Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Fukuoka Citizens’ Arts Festival—a vibrant gathering where people, community, and the arts unite. Established in 1964 alongside the opening of the Fukuoka Civic Hall, this annual autumn festival offers an impressive line-up of over 100 diverse events throughout the city. The festival serves as a platform for local residents to showcase their artistic and cultural endeavors, as well as an inviting space for everyone to engage with arts and culture.
This milestone year features special premium live performances collaborated on by artists from Kyushu. Additionally, don’t miss the creative performances crafted by contemporary dance companies and workshop participants. Come and immerse yourself in this rich tapestry of arts and culture!
Drama: HAKATA EXPO 2222 – Imaginary Theatre Expo (held last year)
Fukuoka Citizen’s Arts Festival
• 9/16 (Sat.) ~ 12/31 (Sun.)
• Held at various locations in Fukuoka City
• https://fcaf.jp/
• https://www.instagram.com/fukuokacaf/
Event List (as of Sep. 7, 2023)
Music (40) / Fine arts (18) / Drama (13) / Dance (6) / Traditional arts (4) / Literature (7) / Media arts (3) / Life and culture (3) / Others (12)
Premium Live: “Art in the Twilight”
For the 60th opening of the festival, the theme is “The Present Connecting Past and Future.” As evening sets in, attendees can enjoy a performance that brings together humans, nature, and music.
The evening’s acts include an acoustic set from the sibling duo ‘baobab,’ featuring Matsumoto Miku, who also crafts early musical instruments, and Maika. Also on the agenda is ‘Rue de Valse,’ offering waltz rhythms through accordion and guitar. The lineup is rounded out by ‘Rhythm Society,’ a jazz research group from Kyushu University with a membership of 80. The event aims to provide a fulfilling experience through both sound and visuals.
• 9/16 (Sat.)
• 16:00~18:00 (approx)
• Free viewing (first-come-first-served basis *seats are limited)
• 7F Art Cafe, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
• 3-1 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• http://www.ffac.or.jp/news/detail727.html
Create, Dance, and Mesmerize with the Condors: FaN Fun Project
Join the acclaimed contemporary dance troupe, the Condors, for a community art project like no other! Known for their electrifying performances featuring a mix of dance, live music, puppetry, and visual art, the Condors have graced stages in over 30 countries. Now, they’re inviting local residents to participate in a series of workshops where they’ll craft a dance performance over five days, all set in a space filled with various forms of art.
The final presentation of these community-crafted dances will take place in select venues around Fukuoka City, as part of the city’s art-focused “FaN Week” celebrations. Locations include the Fukuoka Art Museum, Artist Cafe Fukuoka, and the Fukuoka Castle Ruins.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the joy of artistic expression through dance, and to showcase your own creative ideas in a performance. Immerse yourself in multiple art genres and let your imagination soar!
Pre-Event – Condors in Action! FaN Fun Prologue “Dance & Talk”
Get hyped for the Condors’ upcoming performance on September 24th with this special pre-event. Set in an open space surrounded by art, the event features an electrifying dance performance and talk show by the Condors. Don’t miss this chance to get an early taste of the group’s dynamic artistry!
• 9/16 (Sat.)
• 16:00~15:30
• Free viewing (first-come-first-served basis *seats are limited)
• 7F Art Cafe, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
• 3-1 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• http://www.ffac.or.jp/news/detail721.html
Create, Dance, Captivate! FaN Fun Performance with the Condors
This event features works created in workshops involving members of the Condors and participants. The performance serves as a presentation of these collaborative efforts.
• 9/24 (Sun.)
• Start at 13:30 (staggered start times) *the event will be held rain or shine, but may be rescheduled or postponed depending on the weather.
• Fukuoka Castle Area (Fukuoka Castle Ruins→Artist Cafe Fukuoka→Fukuoka Art Museum (tentative) *The order of the events may be changed depending on the situation.
• Free viewing (no advance registration required)
• http://www.ffac.or.jp/news/detail716.html
FaN Fun Epilogue + Gospel Live: Video Premiere of Collaborative Works
This event marks the culmination of the FaN Fun Project that began in September. Alongside a chorus group singing an a capella arrangement of the music used in the creation, “Beat Goes On,” the video will showcase the form and essence of the works developed through workshops with the Condors and participants. Additionally, gospel music appropriate for the Christmas season will be performed.
• 12/23 (Sat.)
• 15:00~ (tentitive)
• Free viewing (no advance registration required)
• 7F Art Cafe, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
• 3-1 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Dance: 
Others: Higashi Ward Performing Arts Fureai Association
Music: The 13th regular performance of the Wind Ensemble Progress
Life and culture: Hanami Art Exhibition
