Africa Month in Kobe Grand Finale & Sapeur Fashion Show 2026

Dates & time: November 29, 2026 (Sun) 11:00〜19:00
Price & booking: Free admission No registration required
Venue & access: Kobe Harborland Space Theater About 3 minutes' walk from JR Kobe Station. Directly connected to the underground mall.

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Why You Should Visit

The closing day of Africa Month in Kobe × AFRIKA meets KANSAI 2026, a month of events run by the City of Kobe and AFRIKA meets KANSAI since 31 October. It takes place at the Space Theater in Kobe Harborland. The highlight is a fashion show and contest by sapeurs — followers of a Congolese style culture that prizes elegant dress and a peaceful, dignified way of life. There is also African dance, live music and talk shows, plus a market selling clothes and goods made from colorful African fabrics. Entry is free with no registration, so it is easy to drop by while shopping at Harborland and get a taste of African fashion and music.

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What's on

Grand finale ceremony
Sapeur fashion show and contest
African dance, live African music and talk shows
Sale of African-fabric clothing and goods

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FAQ

Is there an entry fee or registration?

No. Entry is free and no registration is needed.

What is a sapeur?

Sapeurs follow a fashion culture born in Congo that values elegant dress and a peaceful, dignified way of life. On the day there is a fashion show and a contest.

Can I buy African-fabric goods?

Yes. There is a market selling fashion and goods made from colorful African fabrics.

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