EVENT:
Yokohama Festival
Main Stage
date:
November 14, 2026
TIME:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION:
Balboa Park
House of Pacific Relations
International Cottages
The Heartbeat of the Yokohama Festival
The Main Stage brings the Yokohama Festival to life with an afternoon of Japanese and Japanese American music, dance, culture and community.
From the powerful rhythms of taiko and the shared tradition of Bon Odori to sumo, cultural showcases and special performances, the stage celebrates the people and traditions connecting San Diego and Yokohama across 70 years of friendship.
Experience the Main Stage
Throughout the afternoon, the Main Stage will move between performance, tradition and audience participation, creating a festival experience for all ages.
TAIKO
Feel the energy and thunder of Japanese drums.BON ODORI
Experience one of Japan’s great community festival traditions and join the dance.SUMO
See the Honu Sumo Showdown bring the excitement and tradition of sumo to Balboa Park.CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
Discover music, dance and cultural presentations from community organizations and special guests.- HOUSE OF JAPAN
Celebrate the return of the House of Japan and its place in the story of Japanese culture and friendship in Balboa Park.
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM