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

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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The Mahotella Queens, South Africa

After 60 years, still the Indestructible Beat of Soweto! https://youtu.be/5pAvE2KL3Jw?si=VyUDaGZAJZ6gcPVY One of the most iconic names in South African music, the Mahotella Queens have...

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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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Zahatorte, Kyoto

There is magic in this musical trio. Seriously funny! https://youtu.be/sswgfrYLAmw?si=jhJR4hmRGrSR_KHB https://www.zahatorte.com This acoustic trio was formed in 2002 in Kyoto by To...

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Hakodate Minyo Circle, Hakodate

Min'yō melodies connecting past and present The Hakodate Minyo Circle uses vocals, shamisen, taiko drums, and the refined tones of shakuhachi to present the richness and depth of Japan’s tr...

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Polaris – Mongolia fiddle Player Miho, Chiba

Strings and percussion on a cosmic journey of sound https://youtu.be/MG4eWYlWIH0?si=P_34396yZYbYnNC2 https://miho-batokin.com Polaris is a musical duo featuring Miho, a batokin (hor...

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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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