ABOUT / WAKAYAMA
About the festival
A meeting place through music
Archived website material · 22 September 2026. This is not a current programme or faculty announcement.
Competition, performance, learning and cultural exchange come together in one city.
The Wakayama International Music Festival brings competition and international performance together, giving participants opportunities to share their talent, listen to one another and exchange experiences. Solo musicians and ensembles inspire one another on a shared stage.
The programme encompasses competitions, performance exchange and master classes. Eligibility, repertoire, fees and schedules will be specified in confirmed event announcements.
Discover Wakayama beyond the stage
Archived website material · 22 September 2026. This is not a current programme or faculty announcement.
Castles, coastline and gardens add another rhythm to the journey.
Alongside musical exchange, discover the city itself. Wakayama Castle, Wakaura, Kuroshio Market and Yosuien Garden are local places featured on the original website.
These images and descriptions provide cultural context, rather than transport, accommodation or package bookings. Please plan your visit around confirmed event announcements.