Latest Events in Nagoya(August Updated)

The Domanaka Festival (abbreviated as Domanaka) is the largest group dance festival in the Chubu-Chubu region of Japan and one of Nagoya's most famous events. The festival, which began in 1999, welcomes various dance styles and invites teams from all over Japan and overseas to participate. The 28th Domanaka Festival will be held from August 28th (Friday) to 30th (Sunday), 2026, at 16 venues in Nagoya City, featuring approximately 200 teams showcasing dances reflecting the unique characteristics of each region. Each team performs with original music and vibrant costumes reflecting local culture, creating a "grand dance" that allows the audience to participate and unites the entire venue in a lively and exciting atmosphere.

The 24th Furusato (All Japan Construction Association) will once again be held this year at Hisaya-Odori Park/Edion Hisaya Plaza/Angel Plaza in the center of Sakae City! This festival, centered around the 39 prefectural associations active in the three prefectures of the Tokai region, conveys the charm of their hometowns through the sale of local specialties, the display of local performing arts, the gathering of mascots, and tourism promotion.