The 57th Towada Citizens Cultural Festival

About this event

Over two days on November 14 and 15, 2026, the 57th Towada Citizens Cultural Festival will be held at Towada Citizen Cultural Center in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. At this event, cultural groups active in Towada City showcase the results of their regular activities. Stage presentations feature a diverse range of genres including dance, choir, orchestra, theater, rakugo, ginei, and utai/shimai. In particular, Saturday, November 14 is themed 'Dance and Dynamic Motion,' featuring various dance groups, theater, and rakugo, while Sunday, November 15 presents an 'Autumn Special Concert' with a wide range of music from traditional Japanese music to orchestral works. In addition, exhibitions across many fields will be held inside the venue, including paintings, calligraphy, photography, ceramics, ikebana flower arrangement, bonsai, quilts, tanka, haiku, and senryu. Furthermore, on Saturday, November 14, a tea ceremony experience class will be held by the Towada City Tea Ceremony Association, open to the first 150 participants. A clothing and small home appliance recycling booth will also be set up as an initiative toward a sustainable society. It will be two days to experience the fruits of cultural activities and savor Towada City's rich culture.

Venue

Towada Citizen Cultural Center

2-1 Nishisanbancho, Towada, Aomori 034-0083