Dance & FestivalUpcoming
Awa Odori
Tokushima’s four-night dance festival fills the city with neighborhood dance groups, live hayashi music, choreographed stands and open street participation.
2026 dates
- Venue
- Outdoor dance grounds and stages across Tokushima City
- Where to plan around
- Aibahama, Minamiuchimachi, Konyamachi and central Tokushima
- Access
- Street dancing includes public areas, while the principal outdoor stands and theatre programmes require separate tickets.
- Official information
- Visit The Awaodori ↗
Why it is here
Awa Odori is living hospitality expressed through movement: disciplined groups, distinctive dress and music, and a city that temporarily reorganizes itself around collective participation. It gives ritual and performance the same seriousness the calendar gives fairs and salons.
Plan it well
Book Tokushima accommodation before selecting performance tickets; rooms disappear faster than many reserved seats. Paid stands provide a clear view of established groups, while open street areas preserve the festival’s participatory character.