“SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026” to be held during Golden Week. Notable works focusing on community, body, history, and gender.
The SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026 will take place from April 25 to May 6, featuring diverse works under director Natsuki Ishigami.Summary
The SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from April 25 to May 6 at venues including the Shizuoka Performing Arts Theatre and Sumpu Castle Park. Marking its 27th edition, the festival welcomes Natsuki Ishigami as artistic director, aiming to create a celebratory space where Shizuoka and the world connect.
Ishigami’s new work, "Eel Migration," is a narrative developed through over a year of research and dialogue with residents of Shizuoka who have Brazilian roots. The festival features a diverse lineup of international and domestic works that explore themes such as society, the body, and history, encouraging dialogue among audiences.
Additionally, the festival marks the launch of "BIOTOPE," a three-year joint project with the Japan Foundation, which will host talk events and workshops to foster networks among artists in the Asian region.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)