The Tamba Sasayama City Art and Culture Festival will be held in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, from Tuesday, November 17 to Monday, November 23, 2026 (a national holiday). The festival brings together two events that had been held separately until now: the Tamba Sasayama City Art Exhibition and the Tamba Sasayama Citizens' Cultural Festival.
Background
At the Tamba Sasayama City Art Exhibition, people who devote themselves to creative work in their daily lives have presented pieces made with skill and sensibility, and the exhibition has served as a place for participants to sharpen their craft together, producing many outstanding works.
The Tamba Sasayama Citizens' Cultural Festival, meanwhile, has been a place where residents become familiar with the arts through a wide range of cultural activities, including stage performances, fine arts, and crafts.
By combining the two events into one, the organizers aim to value the activities of everyone who has taken part so far while creating opportunities for people of a wider range of generations to experience and enjoy the arts.
The exhibition features a variety of works, including paintings, calligraphy, photographs, ceramics, and crafts, born from everyday creative activities in districts across the city. Because works are also solicited from the public, visitors can see not only pieces by people active in the city but also artworks submitted from both inside and outside the city.
The festival also includes performances of music and dance, so visitors can enjoy the arts by watching or listening, whichever they prefer.
Art Exhibition
Creative work from everyday life, gathered in one place
Dates: Tuesday, November 17 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- On the final day, the exhibition runs from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
- The Special Division is on view only from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- An awards ceremony for the winners is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM on Sunday, November 22.
Venue: Tamba Sasayama Civic Center (丹波篠山市民センター), 191 Kurooka, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture
Submitting Works
Applications to exhibit works are explained on the Tamba Sasayama City website, which has details on the call for entries and how to submit.
Performing Arts Showcase
A variety of stage performances, including music and dance
Groups active in music, dance, and other performing arts in their daily lives will present a variety of stage performances.
Performing Groups
- 丹波篠山演歌の花道 (popular songs)
- 楽扇会 (dance)
- いぬい座 (popular songs)
- 藤郁会 (Japanese dance)
- 丹波篠山市身体障害者カラオケクラブ (popular songs)
- ひかる会 (dance)
- ホオナネア フラスタジオ (hula)
- 県多紀's (folk songs)
- 吟道哲山流興風吟詠会 篠山地区 (shigin, chanted poetry)
- 結の会 (dance)
- 民謡丹山会 (min'yo, traditional Japanese folk songs)
- cotonova studio (dance)
Dates: Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday), 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
- Reception opens at 12:00 PM.
Venue: Tamba Sasayama City Den-en Symphony Hall (丹波篠山市立田園交響ホール), 41 Kitashinmachi, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture
Event Overview
Event name: Tamba Sasayama City Art and Culture Festival
Dates: Tuesday, November 17 to Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday)
Program: Art exhibition and performing arts showcase
Art exhibition venue: Tamba Sasayama Civic Center (191 Kurooka, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Performing arts venue: Tamba Sasayama City Den-en Symphony Hall (41 Kitashinmachi, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture)
