One of the highlights of Omatsuri has always been the wonderful variety of Japanese performance arts and martial arts demonstrations. This year, we are excited to showcase the rich Japanese heritage and traditions by promoting many talented performers.
Our Mainstage Program has been finalized for Saturday, August 12, we hope you will join us for a great day and some wonderful entertainment!
Friday, August 11 – Main Stage Schedule
7:00 pm Gates Open
8:15 pm
- Opening remarks from CJCA
- Land Acknowledgement
- Introduce Yumi Nagashima
8:30 pm Yumi Nagashima
8:45 pm Drag Performance featuring Angelina Starchild, Penny Tense, and Tangerine Dream
9:05 pm Yumi Nagashima
9:15 pm Break
9:25 pm Drag Performance featuring Angelina Starchild, Penny Tense, and Tangerine Dream
9:45 pm Yumi Nagashima
9:55 pm Break
10:05 pm Drag Performance featuring Angelina Starchild, Penny Tense, and Tangerine Dream
Saturday, August 12 – Main Stage Schedule
10:00am Maharlika Diva Dancers
10:20am JKA Karate-Do Empow-Lil Academy
10:45am Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary – Kaede no Kai
11:00am HIBIKIYA
11:45am Omikoshi Parade
12:00pm Opening Ceremony
12:30pm Ka Muso Kai
12:55pm Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge & Area Minyo Dancers
1:10pm Shin Ken Kai Iaido Dojo
1:35pm Himawari Dancers
1:45pm Ina Harris
2:00pm Omikoshi Parade
2:15pm Fake Samurai’z
2:40pm Kaede Cultural Society of Calgary – Kaede no Kai
2:50pm Learn the Calgary Ondo with Yukichi Hattori of H/W School of Ballet
3:15pm Seiyu Karate
3:40pm YOSOCA – Yosakoi Soran Calgary
3:55pm Kurara
4:05pm Midnight Taiko Kai
4:35pm Drum with Midnight Taiko
Have questions? Email entertainment@calgaryjapanesefestival.com