World Music and Dance Festival

From around the globe, music, dance, visual arts,street performers, goods, gourmet and more.
Three co-located festivals. One stunning outdoor venue.
Amaze yourself by meeting new worlds!

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2025, 第018回

Kanamaru-jishi, Okinawa

Centuries of blessing — sacred lion of the Ryukyus https://youtu.be/tWRX96Q9LuQ?si=0iT_cw7q6pGYVLw9 Kanamaru Shishi is a performing arts group preserving and sharing the sacred lion da...

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Bonbangoo, Tokyo

All-in-one human skill magnet. World class solo entertainment! https://twitter.com/bonbangoo Bonbangoo has been performing since childhood, and has appeared in movies and in films in Jap...

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Serbian Folk Ensemble “Boleč”, Serbia

Tradition passed from heart to heart through dance https://youtu.be/mc79g3ItNvE?si=-TrW6J9Z6_E-0MX7 Hailing from Boleč, a town rich with history near the Danube River in Serbia, this e...

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SREINA – Bone Lhamokyap

Ethnic fusion of vibrant Tibetan roots & electronic harmonies https://youtu.be/cEeBI7xPD4s?si=ffsStZLPETuJCQ4j https://sreina-bonelhamokyap.com SREINA is a sonic journey from th...

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Age – handpan & didgeridoo -, Osaka

Timeless rhythm, modern shine — a Japanese sound journey https://youtu.be/UOPH6QT17Os?si=bNbxnsmChVD_ogF5 https://age.localinfo.jp AGE is a world-traveling musician who spent five y...

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3 Gaga Heads, Tokyo

Body tights ambassadors for a global laughter movement! https://www.3gagaheads.com Introducing The 3Gaga Heads, a renowned Japanese comedy group affiliated with the WAHAHA-HOMPO comedy c...

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Calling Artists!

WMDF is seeking performers of all kinds.
Bring your act to Hakodate’s global stage—
a celebration of connection, culture, and time.

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Annual deadline: Oct 20.

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