Event Calendar
BCI conventions, workshops, and tours worldwide
The BCI Event Calendar highlights bonsai and viewing stone events from around the world, hosted by clubs, organizations, museums, gardens, and regional associations. From local workshops and exhibitions to major conventions and international tours, these gatherings celebrate the art, education, and community that connect enthusiasts worldwide.
Whether you are attending your first club show or traveling abroad for a convention, we invite you to explore upcoming events, discover new organizations, and connect with fellow enthusiasts across the global bonsai community.
Browse upcoming events below.
10th World Bonsai Convention 2026 — "Unity In Diversity"
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Kuala Lumpur, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The premier global bonsai event, held every 4 years. 1,000+ delegates expected. Includes exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, gala dinners, and city tours.
Crafting unique cement and Rock bonsai containers
Organizer: Bonsai Study Group of the Indo-Japanese Association
Zenith Garden Studio , Mahalaxmi Mumbai
Vited artist is Mr. Ajaysinha Doke a bonsai and penjing artist who specializes rock compositions and evocative landscape creations.
ABS Learning Seminars 2026 — "Bonsai in the Blue Ridge"
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Asheville, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, North Carolina
American Bonsai Society convention with 7 renowned artists including Bjorn Bjorholm, Andrew Robson, and Kaya Mooney.
Midwest Bonsai Society May Exhibition 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Chicago, Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Illinois
Annual spring exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Mistral Bonsai Days 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Tarragona, Mistral Bonsai, Camarles, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
International exhibition and live demonstrations by Robert Steven (Indonesia), Peter Chan (UK), and more.
27th FFB National Congress 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Loire, Centre des Congrès Les Foreziales, Montrond-les-Bains, Loire, France
27th edition of France's national bonsai congress. Gala dinner Saturday evening.
MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Spring Festival 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Grantville, Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey, 604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA 17028
Annual spring festival. Headliners: Peter Warren (UK), Jonas Dupuich (USA), Kaya Mooney (Japan).
Expo Bonsai UK 2026 (7th Edition)
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Crawley, K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, West Sussex, UK
International exhibition. Includes the UK Bonsai Ceramics Contest (EBPC).
European Bonsai Convention 2026 (EBA)
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Banská Bystrica, Freedom Square and SNP Park, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Major European convention co-organized by EBA and ESA. First time in Slovakia. Includes 23rd Slovak national exhibition and international suiseki exhibition.
Bonsai-Fest 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Newark, Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK
Annual UK bonsai festival. £12 admission, under 16 free. Larger space than previous years.
Bonsai Shohin Festival 9th Edition
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Milan, Crespi Bonsai Museum, Parabiago, Milan, Italy
International shohin festival curated by Japanese master Hiroki Miura. Courses, workshops, demos. Free entry.
Huntington Bonsai Celebration 2026 (Bonsai-A-Thon)
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
San Marino, Brody Botanical Center, The Huntington, San Marino, California
Annual celebration with exhibitions, demos, bonsai marketplace, live auction. Free with general admission.
The Trophy 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Genk, Jaarbeurslaan 6, 3600 Genk, Belgium
International bonsai exhibition. Theme: Chokkan (formal upright). Live demos by Shinji & Hiroaki Suzuki (Japan). Hosts European Bonsai Pottery Contest.
100th Kokufu-ten — Centennial Edition
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
The landmark 100th edition of Japan's most prestigious bonsai exhibition, first held in 1934. A historic milestone.
VII UBE Bonsái Convention 2026
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Madrid, Centro Cultural Isabel de Farnesio, Aranjuez, Madrid, Spain
7th national convention with 150+ bonsai, 60+ vendor stands. Special: Beech Forest bonsai on loan from King Felipe VI of Spain.
51st Gafu-ten — Shohin Bonsai Exhibition
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Kyoto, Miyako Messe Convention Center, Kyoto, Japan
Annual shohin bonsai exhibition at Miyako Messe, Kyoto. 51st edition.
45th Japan Bonsai Taikan Exhibition
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Kyoto, Miyako Messe, Kyoto International Exhibition Hall, Kyoto, Japan
Japan's largest indoor bonsai exhibition by scale and display. National-level exhibition featuring top-tier bonsai.
FFB National Congress 2025
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Toulouse, Castanet-Tolosan, Toulouse, France
National congress featuring bonsai from all 10 regions of the French Bonsai Federation. Demonstrations, lectures, and competitions.
AKI TEN 5.0 — South Tyrol Bonsai Exhibition
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
South Tyrol, Brixen (Bressanone), South Tyrol, Italy
Biennial autumn bonsai exhibition. Theme: Tenpai and Kusamono. Features modern and classic bonsai ceramics.
ABFF Bonsai Exhibition 2025
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Yeosu, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Regional Asia Pacific Bonsai Friendship Federation exhibition in South Korea.
Four Seasons: An Exhibition of Deciduous Bonsai
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Fresno, Shinzen Garden, Woodward Park, Fresno, California
Indoor seasonal deciduous bonsai exhibition spanning the winter months. November 2025 through March 2026.
GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2025
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Santa Nella, Hotel Mission De Oro, Santa Nella, California
Annual Golden State gathering with BYOT workshops, 23 vendors, seminars, and live/silent auctions. Headliners: Suthin Sukosolvisit and Mauro Stemberger.
WBFF 10th WBC Warming-Up Event / 30th Hwa Fong National Show
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Changhua, Xizhou Park, Changhua County, Taiwan
Official warm-up event for the 10th World Bonsai Convention 2026. Coincides with Taiwan's most prestigious annual bonsai exhibition.
9th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition
Organizer: Bonsai Clubs International
Rochester, Total Sports Experience Arena, 435 W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445
Major national biennial exhibition. 220 trees displayed, 1,000+ attendees. International judges from Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico.
