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!

ARTISTS

2025, 第018回

Sanjh International Folk Academy, India

High-flying Bhangra spirit―every beat calls for celebration! https://youtu.be/NCaOVXl7rY8?si=lHheMmdSJiokEP1P https://sifa.in Sanjh International Folk Academy (SIFA) explodes onto t...

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Mizuguchi Hakaru, Hakodate

The fragility and beauty of the world, expressed in glass In 1970s Japan, skyscrapers started emerging in Shinjuku and working in glass caught the interest of a modernising nation. Hakaru M...

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Choice-chan, Osaka

Ragtime songs delivered with rhythm and pathos https://youtu.be/0Eht3qfpZW4?si=hEfo-J28OU37fXQp https://choicechan.com Veterans of past festivals in Motomachi Park and our events du...

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Donné Roberts, Canada & Madagascar

Madagascar grooves & melody lines for smiles and happiness https://youtu.be/DH9EPLCdTtA?si=9P5TaUEIrnRjmnnU https://www.donneroberts.ca Donné Roberts, a Toronto-based artist wit...

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Afro Begue, Senegal & Tokyo

An Afrobeat for the country to dance to! https://youtu.be/r2da4WaOLWo?si=882T0dlsZjxnt-VO https://afro-begue.com We invite you to experience this Senegalese-Japanese Afro Beat, insp...

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Miwa Toshi Tessin, Kansai

Voices and pipes entwine — Celtic grooves from Japan https://youtu.be/D7HQL9FnI_4?si=10pn3moV5j10OyCB https://miwatoshitessin.amebaownd.com Miwa Toshi Tessin is a Celtic trio based ...

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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.

Apply anytime.
Annual deadline: Oct 20.

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