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Toyooka Theater Festival 2025 – Festival Areas and First Program Announcement

We are pleased to announce the festival areas and part of the program for Toyooka Theater Festival 2025.

▼ Festival Areas

This year, in addition to the areas that hosted performances last year—Toyooka City, Yabu City, Kami Town, and Asago City—Shinonsen Town joins the lineup, expanding the festival to encompass the entire Tajima region.
One of the great joys of the Toyooka Theater Festival is traveling through these unique areas, each offering its own distinct character, guided by the diverse expressions of the performing arts.
We invite you to enjoy not only the performances but also the stunning nature, cuisine, and culture of the Tajima region.

▼First Program Announcement

rom world premieres debuting at Toyooka Theater Festival to highly anticipated works by acclaimed companies and artists from both Japan and abroad, this year’s lineup offers a rich and exciting selection.
Highlights include a program centered on the geisha culture of Kinosaki, a collaboration between a local citizen-based dance company and a leading Butoh artist, and an open-air performance set along the Takeno Coast.
Other programs emerge from close ties to the region, including interdisciplinary collaborations between researchers and artists.
In addition to works that will meet the expectations of dedicated performing arts fans, the festival will welcome numerous artists from across the globe through international co-productions, emerging companies, and street performances.
The full lineup—including programs in Asago City, Kami Town, and Shinonsen Town, as well as the Fringe program—will be announced on June 17.
Be sure to follow along for the full program reveal and more.

Program Page
https://toyooka-theaterfestival.jp/en/program/