"Stage of Mastery - Yubiri" "Stage of Dreams - Matsuribi"

"Stage of Mastery - Yubiri" "Stage of Dreams - Matsuribi"

Event Overview

The first day will feature "Master's Stage: Yubiri." A spectacular performance by approximately 600 selected dancers from the Awa Odori Promotion Association and the Tokushima Prefecture Awa Odori Association. The breathtaking beauty of the dancers, their fiery passion, and the daily inheritance of tradition come together with dance, musical instruments, and lighting to deliver the emotional experience of "this is Awa Odori" on the master's stage. From the second day until the final day, "Dream Stage: Matsuribi" will be held. The fiery emotions and life-risking beauty of each group selected to represent their associations will captivate the audience with their "passionate performances," creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Image provided by the Awa Odori Future Connection Executive Committee Office.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Master's Stage: Yubiri (Asti Tokushima), Dream Stage: Matsuribi (Awagin Hall)
  • Address:   
  • 1 Higashihama, Yamashiro-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture (Asti Tokushima), 2-14 Aibacho (Awagin Hall)
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Tokushima Station → 8 minutes on foot (Awagin Hall); or temporary bus 15 minutes, Asti Tokushima ride, 4 minutes on foot (Asti Tokushima)
  • Car Access:   
30 minutes (7.2 km) via National Route 11 from Tokushima IC on the Tokushima Expressway (Asti Tokushima). Alternatively, 25 minutes (5.7 km) via National Route 11 from Tokushima IC on the Tokushima Expressway (Awagin Hall)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 088-678-5181 (Awa Odori Future Connecting Executive Committee Secretariat)
  • Parking Number:   
There is a temporary parking lot and parking around the venue

Event Period

  • August 11 (Tue, holiday) - August 15 (Sat), 2026

Price

Master's Stage: Yubiri: Special reserved seat 5000 yen, S seat 3800 yen, A seat 2800 yen; Dream Stage: Matsuribi: SS seat 4500 yen, S seat 3500 yen, A seat 2800 yen; same-day tickets are an additional 500 yen (plus a ticket issuance fee of 165 yen per ticket)

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances


"Master's Stage: Yubiri" Finale
Awa Odori Future Connection Executive Committee Office

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