Celebrate Heritage Day at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on August 3 from 9 AM to 5 PM! Immerse yourself in a day filled with Japanese culture, performances, and hands-on experiences in the beautiful garden setting. Admission is $20 per person and includes a drink, cookie, and full event access. Enjoy a vibrant Lion Dance performance […]

Shakespeare in the Garden: King Lear Presented in collaboration with the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society Dates: Thursday, July 16 & Thursday, August 6 Gate Open: 6:15 Showtime: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Prairie Garden, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Weather Backup Location: Bunka Centre Join Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society for an unforgettable evening of outdoor theatre […]

Cat Day Celebration Saturday, August 9 Regular Garden admission applies. Festival rates do not apply. Calling all cat lovers! Join us for a purr-fectly delightful Cat Day Celebration filled with fun, community, and all things feline. Spend the day enjoying cat-themed activities, connecting with fellow cat enthusiasts, and celebrating our beloved furry companions. Whether you're […]

🎶 Experience the Rhythm & Spirit of Japanese Culture! 🥁 Join us for a vibrant and energizing performance by the Nikkei Cultural Society’s Taiko and Minyo groups! 🗓 Saturday, August 15th 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden (admission is required) Feel the powerful beats of Taiko drumming as they […]

🌿 Qigong 🌿 🗓️ Sunday, August 16, 2026 🕕 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM 📍 Bunka Centre – Large Venue Room 🍵 Includes: Green or Chrysanthemum Tea 🌸 Followed by: Optional Garden Walk Discover the ancient art of Qigong – a powerful, meditative movement practice with over 7,000 years of history rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this calming and energizing session, […]

🏮 Toro Nagashi Lantern Festival at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 🏮 Join us for one of Japan’s most meaningful and reflective traditions as Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden hosts our annual Toro Nagashi Lantern Festival on August 23 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Toro Nagashi, meaning “floating lanterns,” is a centuries-old Japanese custom that honours […]

Join us for the next Articulations Art Lecture Series with artist Mayunkiki and interpreter Mio Yachita, Curator at the National Ainu Museum in Japan. Mayunkiki and Yachita will share more about Mayunkiki’s artistic practice and her work across visual art and music, ahead of an exhibition with Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin, in partnership with […]

Aki Matsuri 2026 is coming to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden! Join us for an afternoon celebrating Japanese culture, music, dance, and community at Aki Matsuri! Enjoy a lineup of live performances throughout the afternoon, including: Koto & Guitar Duo with Meimei & Feifei — 12:00–1:00 PM Lion Dance — 1:30–1:45 PM NCS Taiko — 2:00–2:30 […]

📚 An evening of mystery, music, and storytelling at Nikka Yuko! Join us on Friday, September 11 for a special pre-launch event with bestselling Alberta author Will Ferguson, featuring his newest mystery novel, Officer Shimada and the Disappearing Girl, set in Okinawa, Japan. The evening will begin with a traditional koto performance by Meimei, followed […]

Film Screening: 1910 – The Uncovering Join us at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden this September for a special screening of 1910 – The Uncovering, presented in collaboration with the Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research (PTJC) and the Calgary Japanese Community Association (CJCA). The 27-minute documentary explores the tragic 1910 Rogers Pass avalanche, […]