Obon Festival 2026

Saturday, July 18th, 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Sunday, July 19th, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Taiko @ 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM

Bon Odori Dancing @ 6:30 PM

Join us for this Public Event!

Free parking w/ shuttle service

Western High School 501 S Western Ave. Anaheim (Enter parking lot from Orange Ave.)

1:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Obon (Gathering of Joy or "Kangi-e") is a day to remember the deceased, who made it possible for us to exist and to encounter the Dharma. Shin Buddhists partake in outdoor folk dancing (bon odori) in gratitude to those who have gone before us.

Obon Odori Practice Schedule

*all practices begin at 7:00 PM in the Dale Parking Lot

• June 29th & July 1st

• July 6th & July 8th

• July 13th & July 15th