Hula Festa in Kobe 2026

Why You Should Visit

A full day of hula on the stage of the Space Theater, in the basement of Kobe Harborland Center Building. What sets it apart is that every number is danced to live music: four Hawaiian bands — Nobuhide Kawata & MAHANA Sounds, HOENE, Kahealani and PŌLENA — play while hula groups take turns on stage. The hall connects to the underground mall from JR Kobe Station, so you can drop in for an hour between shopping and walking the waterfront.

Essentials

location

Kobe Harborland Space Theater

period

September 13, 2026 (Sun)

Time

11:00〜20:00（予定）

cost

Free to watch

Links

Official Website

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access

About 3 minutes' walk from JR Kobe Station. Directly connected to the underground mall.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Harborland Space Theater, and 5 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Bands: Nobuhide Kawata & MAHANA Sounds / HOENE / Kahealani / PŌLENA.

Enquiries: Hula Festa in Kobe Organizing Committee (c/o Live Space Applause), Tel 078-391-7328, Fax 078-599-7498.

The list of dancing groups and the running order are not published on the official site as of September 7, 2026.

FAQ

Is there a charge to watch?

The event listing from the venue, Kobe Harborland, says watching is free. You can check with the organizing committee on 078-391-7328 if you need confirmation.

Is it held in the rain?

The venue is an indoor space in the basement of Kobe Harborland Center Building, so rain is not an issue. You can walk there from JR Kobe Station through the underground mall.

What kind of music do the dancers perform to?

Every number is live. Hawaiian bands play on stage and the hula groups dance to them.

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