YPAM Fringe Society
The YPAM Fringe Society was launched during YPAM2023 as a support organization for the YPAM Fringe and has been active since. It brings together those who run potential Fringe venues, such as theaters, galleries and cafes, as well as artists, audiences, and anyone interested in the performing arts. Throughout the year, the Society holds regular meetings and gatherings, creating opportunities for exchange and dialogue that sustain Yokohama’s open-call performing arts festival.
Photo by Hideto Maezawa
How to Join Us
Membership registration is open year-round. The 2026–27 annual membership is valid from the date of registration until Sunday 14 Feburuary 2027 (the last day of YPAM2027). To register, please complete the online form and pay the annual fee of 500 JPY.
Regular Meetings
Regular meetings are held throughout the year for members to exchange ideas and share information. Those interested in membership or considering joining are also welcome to attend. If you wish to attend one of our meetings, please contact us at fringe@ypam.jp.
1st
Friday 30 January 30 2026, 18:00–19:00
Kogane Studio
1-2 Koganecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0066, Japan
2nd
Thursday 12 March 2026, 11:00–12:00
THE HALL YOKOHAMA
2F, 112-11 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan
3rd
July 2026
4th
September 2026
5th
November 2026
We look forward to your participation in sustaining this accessible contemporary performing arts festival!