The 25th Dream Yosacoy Matsuri (Dance Festival), co-hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is set to take place on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, at venues in Odaiba and Marunouchi (Marunouchi on November 8 only). Around 6,000 dancers from across Japan will gather for what is billed as one of Tokyo's largest festivals in both scale and quality. In recent years the festival has drawn an audience of around 1 million, and it has also been held in countries around the world, including New York.
The festival is organized by the Dream Yosacoy Matsuri Global Promotion Foundation (一般財団法人ドリーム夜さ来い祭りグローバル振興財団).
As in past years, viewing is free, and a free drop-in lesson and experience session for the authentic Yosakoi Naruko dance (正調よさこい鳴子踊り) is available. Paid tiered seating and viewing seats, including "VIP Photography Special Seats," are also set up. For details, see the poster below.
Credit: Dream Yosacoy Matsuri Global Promotion Foundation
Paid Viewing Seats (Advance Tickets)
Paid tiered seating is available at the Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue (お台場 自由の女神会場), in front of Yurikamome Daiba Station.
Show Schedule
| Date | 1st Show | 2nd Show |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 3:10 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
- For the 1st show on November 7, guests with VIP Photography Special Seats and Reserved General Seats will be guided to their seats right after the opening ceremony ends. There may be a short wait.
- The 2nd shows on both November 7 and 8 include viewing of a digital parade with projection mapping effects.
- For the 2nd show on November 7, a collaborative all-dance with Tokyo Aqua Symphony (東京アクアシンフォニー) takes place right after the team performances. For the 2nd show on November 8, special programs such as a collaborative all-dance with Tokyo Aqua Symphony take place right after the team performances, and the awards ceremony of the "Dream Yosacoy Award," a team performance contest commemorating the festival's 25th anniversary, can also be viewed.
- Doors open 15 minutes before each show.
Ticket Sales
Advance sales began on Monday, October 5, 2026, and tickets are currently on sale. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
- Ticket details and purchase: http://confetti-web.com/@/dreamyosacoy2026
- Phone reservations: 050-3092-0051 (weekdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, operator-assisted)
The venue, including the seating area, is outdoors, and the event is held rain or shine.
Ticket Prices
| Seat | Price (tax included) | Price (excluding tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Photography Special Seat | ¥10,000 | ¥9,091 | Top row of the tiered stands, with space for photography and luggage around the seat. Available for the 1st and 2nd shows on November 7 and 8 |
| Reserved General Seat | ¥4,000 | ¥3,637 | Available for the 1st and 2nd shows on November 7 and 8 |
Seat perks
- VIP Photography Special Seat: an authentic Yosakoi Naruko dance lesson and experience session at the same venue, plus the collaborative all-dance with Tokyo Aqua Symphony (around 5:25 PM on November 7, around 4:00 PM on November 8), plus a drink.
- Reserved General Seat: an authentic Yosakoi Naruko dance lesson and experience session at the same venue, plus the collaborative all-dance with Tokyo Aqua Symphony (around 5:25 PM on November 7, around 4:00 PM on November 8).
Notes
- Tickets are required for children aged 3 and over. A child aged 2 or under who does not need a seat can watch on a guardian's lap, one child per guardian. A child aged 2 or under who needs a seat requires one ticket per child.
- Wearing a mask is left to each person's judgment.
- All seats are non-smoking. In VIP Photography Special Seats, food, alcohol and soft drinks are allowed. In Reserved General Seats, food and alcohol are prohibited, but soft drinks are fine. Standing in the aisles or at seats is prohibited.
- Tripods, selfie sticks and drones are prohibited for filming, and live streaming is also prohibited. However, VIP Photography Special Seat and Reserved General Seat holders may use monopods and selfie sticks if they follow these rules: use them only while seated in their own seat, do not extend them above their own head or beyond the range of their body, and take care not to disturb the people seated next to them.
- In rainy weather, VIP Photography Special Seat and Reserved General Seat holders are encouraged to wear raincoats. Umbrellas cannot be used in any seat.
- Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged, except when the event is canceled due to a natural disaster, an accident or similar causes.
- The timetable may change due to unforeseen circumstances on the day, and the seating layout may change without notice.
For ticket inquiries, contact Ito Norihisa Office (イトーノリヒサ OFFICE) at 03-6908-2182 (weekdays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM). More details are also available on the official website: https://www.dreamyosacoy.jp
Event Overview
- Dates and hours:
- Saturday, November 7, 2026: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sunday, November 8, 2026: 9:20 AM to 9:00 PM
- Venues:
- Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue (お台場 自由の女神会場), in front of Yurikamome Daiba Station
- Fuji Television Venue (フジテレビ会場)
- Odaiba Central Parade Venue (お台場 セントラルパレード会場)
- Ishi to Hikari no Hiroba Venue (石と光の広場会場)
- Marunouchi Venue (丸の内会場), on Gyoko-dori Avenue in front of Tokyo Station, between the Marunouchi Building and the Shin-Marunouchi Building. Held on November 8 only, and also serves as the live stream venue
- How to watch: in person (free viewing plus paid tiered seats and viewing seats) or virtually (free YouTube live stream)
- Organizer: Dream Yosacoy Matsuri Global Promotion Foundation (一般財団法人ドリーム夜さ来い祭りグローバル振興財団)
- Co-organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Rinkai Fukutoshin Machizukuri Kyogikai (一般社団法人東京臨海副都心まちづくり協議会), Fuji Television Network (株式会社フジテレビジョン)
- Special cooperation: Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., NTT East, SEKAIKAN (株式会社 SEKAIKAN)
- Support: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kochi Prefecture and others
- Other: Held rain or shine. The program may be changed or canceled depending on severe weather, disasters, new infectious diseases or other circumstances.
In-Person Viewing by Venue
- Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue: free viewing plus paid tiered seats (VIP Photography Special Seats and Reserved General Seats)
- Fuji Television Venue: Orange Ribbon support paid viewing seats, sold on the day
- Odaiba Central Parade Venue: free viewing
- Ishi to Hikari no Hiroba Venue: free viewing
- Marunouchi Venue: free viewing (some limited paid viewing seats; live stream venue)
Virtual Viewing
The festival's official YouTube channel streams live on Sunday, November 8, from 9:20 AM to 2:00 PM, free of charge. The times are tentative. Details are on the official website: https://www.dreamyosacoy.jp
Festival Highlights
Live Viewing in Odaiba and Marunouchi
In recent years, the festival has been held as a representative event of a sustainable Tokyo, with diverse viewing formats suited to the times, such as live streaming and VR 360° streaming. This year, a cumulative total of about 100 teams and 6,000 dancers from across Japan will perform.
Scenes from last year's festival. Credit: Dream Yosacoy Matsuri Global Promotion Foundation
Special Program 1: Odaiba Dream Projection Mapping
"Odaiba Dream Projection Mapping featuring the 25th Dream Yosacoy Matsuri" will be held at the Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue.
Image of a collaboration between "Odaiba Dream Projection Mapping" and Yosakoi performances, for illustration purposes. Credit: Dream Yosacoy Matsuri Global Promotion Foundation
Special Program 2: A First-Ever All-Dance with a Fountain, Festival and Projection Mapping
In a first-ever collaboration, an all-dance will be held at the Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue that combines the festival and projection mapping with Tokyo Aqua Symphony, a fountain billed as one of the world's largest.
- Saturday, November 7: from 5:50 PM and from 8:10 PM
- Sunday, November 8: from 4:25 PM and from 7:10 PM
Special Program 3: Tsunaguruma, a Float of the Future
Tsunaguruma (ツナグルマ), a "float of the future" that fuses Japan's traditional crafts with the latest technology, will make a special appearance as the MC stage for the teams at the Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue. Its appearance may be canceled in rainy weather.
Free Live Streaming on the Official YouTube Channel
The festival's official YouTube channel offers free live viewing, including a live stream from the Marunouchi Venue on Gyoko-dori Avenue in front of Tokyo Station.
Scene from last year's live stream
VTuber 藁焼とさち, MC of the YouTube live stream at the Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue
SDGs Initiatives
Since 2019, the festival has worked on SDGs initiatives, such as collaborating with the Child Abuse Prevention Orange Ribbon Campaign, ahead of other festivals across Japan. The theme is "Peace and Justice for All – Ending Violence Against Children."
25th Anniversary: Dream Yosacoy Award 2026
To mark the festival's 25th anniversary, an awards ceremony for the one-time-only team performance contest, the Dream Yosacoy Award 2026, will be held.
- Date: Sunday, November 8, in the latter half of the 7 PM hour
- Venue: Odaiba Statue of Liberty Venue
Special Report: Dream Yosacoy Matsuri in Paris
Preparations are also underway for "Dream Yosacoy Matsuri in Paris" in fiscal 2027, the first-ever standalone festival in Paris.
Image for illustration purposes
Concurrent Event: Minna no Marche
The official event "Minna no Marche" (みんなのマルシェ), popular year after year, will be held at the same time. For details, see the image below.
