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

2026, 第019回

SUKE3&SYU, Tokyo

https://twitter.com/Suke3Syu Acrobatic circus duo defy gravity for your entertainment Winners of the All-Japan Sports Acrobatics Championships Men's Pair, this dynamic duo returns to WMD...

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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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Clown Monomaru, Tokyo

Tap-dancing clown magic with hats, tricks, and heart Clown Monomaru is a tall, slender clown known for wordless variety shows full of tap dance, hat juggling, kendama, magic, balloons, and ...

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Non see sin E-San, Thailand

Youthful Thai spirit in music, dance, and colour Formed through a shared love of Thai folk music, Non see sin E-San (“the spirit of Isaan”) is dedicated to preserving and sharing the musica...

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Seppuku Pistols, Future of “Edo”

Japanese folk frenzy for streets, festivals, and beyond A wildly energetic Japanese folk ensemble known for sudden street performances and explosive festival atmosphere, Seppuku Pistols blu...

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Kiccories, Sapporo

Voice, Strings, and an Unexpected Edge Kiccories return to WMDF from Sapporo for their second visit to the festival. Formed in 2003, the group has a rare and charming line-up: Ikeda Yasushi...

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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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