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

Saito Retsu, Atsuma

The Japanese art of kendama from a professional educator As you see in the photo, “Kendama Ken-chan” often sports a kendama around his neck. As both a kendama master and an educator, h...

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Komatan, Tokyo

https://www.instagram.com/komatan3351 Spinning tradition into motion Komatan is a professional spinning-top performer who brings together everyday string-wound toy tops, traditional Edo ...

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Garage Chanson Show, Tokyo

Theatrical vocals, bold accordion, avant-garde chanson energy! Now becoming familiar, though never ordinary, faces at WMDF, Garage Chanson Show is a captivating duo that redefines the bound...

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“Toozalii” Community Arts International Artists, UK

Photo by H.EMOTO Bridging cultures with flags and artful fun Many festivals have flags. Not so many have flags that were drawn in pencil by audience members, taken to the other side of the w...

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Bald Yamada, Tokyo

Photo by H.EMOTO https://twitter.com/baldyamada Flesh or stone? Try to call the statues in Motomachi Park From whatever angle you look, what you appear to see is a genuine, and mysterious...

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Zubek & Pentz Piazzolla Duo, Poland & Argentina

A New Generation of Tango Legend Formed during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zubek & Pentz’s Piazzolla Duo project emerged from a shared need to remain creative during uncerta...

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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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