The first international artist has arrived.
Today, Miriam became the first overseas participant to reach Hakodate for WMDF 019.
Many more journeys are still under way.
We wish everyone safe travels, and look forward to welcoming each new arrival over the coming days.
The Park starts to look a little different.
A truck appears.
A tent goes up.
Someone checks a ground plan.
Soon these quiet spaces will be filled with music, laughter, and conversations from around the world.
And sunshine.
The 019 World Music and Dance Festival begins on Wednesday, August 5, and a Pocket Schedule is now available on our Events Page. View the bilingual daily schedule images or download the full printable PDF. This year’s theme is “wish.” We have magic’ed the Bunda Stage into a new location, so also check out the updated Motomachi Park venue map.
Plan your festival, find your favourite artists, and look out for special extras including WMDF × LOFT SESSION at LOFT HAKODATE on Monday, August 10. As always, schedules may change due to weather or other unavoidable circumstances, so please check the latest online information before coming to the park.
