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Calgary Japanese Festival Omatsuri

Thursday, 10 August 2023 - This year our festival will begin on Friday August 11 from 7pm-11pm with a special performance by Japanese Comedian Yumi Nagashima and 3 Queens ; Angelina Starchild, Tangerine Dream, and Penny Tense with a Japanese inspired drag show and will also include a Mini Japanese Night Market, Sake and Beer Gardens. The traditional Saturday Festival, from 10am-5pm, will include a Japanese Market, Japanese food, Sake and beer, loads of Music, Arts, Entertainment and Cultural demonstrations all around the theme of sharing Japanese culture Tickets are $10 per person per day (6 and under Free of charge). If you are planning to attend both days, you’ll need to purchase each ticket separately. Please Note: Friday, August 11th tickets are available online only. No tickets for Friday’s event will be sold at the gate. - Event Details