Sacramento is not only the capital of California but also the cultural capital. It is known to house the famous World Music and Dance festival in September or October each year. World over, this event or festival is considered to be a huge platform for one to showcase their talent and art to the rest of, the world. People from all parts of world, come together to exhibit their talent and earn appreciation in return. There are very few places apart from Sacramento that showcase such fusion of art or culture on one platform. The festival also ensures a healthy cultural exchange between various people from different countries.

The festival transforms Old Sacramento into a village full of music, dance, artistry and most importantly, various cultures from all over the world. During the course of the festival, several public shows, street shows, children's theatre, art exhibitions, dance shows and live music performances are organised and the sole aim of these various performances is to spread cultural awareness among the people of Sacramento. This year's performers include - Sacramento Taiko Dan, Yaling Dance Group, Yolo Mambo, Manasa with performers from United States, India, Korea, Bolivia, Japan and many more countries.

If one is an avid dance lover or appreciates music, then the Sacramento World Music & Dance festival also provides one with the opportunity to enrol themselves in various workshops promoting art and culture from world over. Such fusion of music and dance gathered from corners of the globe and assembled in Sacramento is a rare phenomenon.

The mission of the Sacramento World Music and Dance festival is to present various ethnic dance forms from world over to educate and enrich people of all age group who have chosen to be a part of this prestigious festival.

One of the most celebrated and a glamorous event organized by the eminent Sactown magazine is none other than the Sacramento International Film and Music Festival. The star-studded all genre film festival is held with pomp and show at Sacramento, California. Since its inception in 2000 this international and reputable film festival celebrates the contribution and cultural diversity of filmmakers.

This international film is graced by small and overwhelming personalities from the film and music industry. The festival generally opens in August with either a film or a live musical performance by one of the great bands that have carved a niche in the world of music.

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If you reside in Sacramento then you should never miss this international and established film and music festival. The music is unbeatable as the last year (2009) saw the dazzled Crest Theatre alive with popular local numbers from bands like The Dirty Feet, Autumn Sky and so on. The musical acts are mesmerizing and even if you need to buy tickets to attend the show you must do the same.

The festival has gained immense popularity over the years and in fact it has been voted as the best film festival by the viewers and readers of Sacramento news. The upcoming event is going to be the eleventh festival and it will be a true feast for all the music lovers as always.

In the past this event has showcased the talent and won the hearts of many people with its fantastic musical concerts. This event is an easy blend of movies and music. This year more than forty musical shows have been planned to entertain the audiences.

List of Musical shows

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