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KOKUYOSA 2026

North American International Yosakoi Festival

Bringing Yosakoi to the world stage

📅 Sep 19–20, 2026 | 📍 Lethbridge, Alberta | Free general admission
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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge

Dates

Sat–Sun, September 19–20, 2026. Performances all day, both days.

Location

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Admission

General admission is free — everyone welcome.

Getting here

About 2 hrs south of Calgary. Parking and transit info on the Visit page.

SCHEDULE

Schedule

9:00
Assembly & warm-up
10:00
Parade performance (all teams)
10:30
Opening ceremony
11:15
Flag performance — “Kaede”
11:20
Contest begins (judging & performances)
12:40
Sō-odori — all dancers
12:50
Lunch
13:00
Local artists
13:45
Parade performance (all teams)
14:00
Partnership performances
14:30
Guest — Eisa
14:45
Guest — Awa Odori
15:00
Workshop — Chika Tamura
15:25
Showcase performances
18:00
Award & closing ceremony
18:30
Final sō-odori — “Kaede / Yocchore”

Times are tentative and subject to change.

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Goal: $20,000 CAD · FundRazr campaign 2026

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