Kobe Motomachi Music Week (27th)

Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (1-bangai to 6-chome) and nearby halls

location
Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (1-bangai to 6-chome) and nearby halls
period
October 3, 2026 (Sat) - October 11, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Street concerts Oct 3 (Sat) & Oct 11 (Sun), approx. 12:45–17:20 (varies by stage). Hall concerts at each venue's times
cost
Street concerts, sing-along sessions, pop-up concerts and Marutaya 2F gallery are free (food/drink at pop-ups is paid). Hall concerts ¥1,000–3,500
access
Right outside Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin). The arcade stretches about 1.2 km west from the station.

Why You Should Visit

Running since 1998 under the motto "the town is the stage," this classical-leaning music week fills Motomachi Shopping Street with sound. On the first and last days, five stages inside the arcade host free 30-minute street concerts from midday to early evening — gospel choirs, classical guitar, jazz, Okinawan folk and more. In between, there are free sing-along sessions at Kobe Machizukuri Kaikan, pop-up concerts in cafés and boutiques, and hall concerts (some ticketed) at Classic Salon Amadeus, Marutaya, BASS ON TOP and Estación de Kobe. You can simply wander in while shopping.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Essentials

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street (1-bangai to 6-chome) and nearby halls, and 1 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.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
No booking for street concerts. Tickets for paid hall concerts are sold at Marutaya (1-bangai). Sing-along sessions: participation tickets handed out from 12:00 on the day at Kobe Machizukuri Kaikan 2F (first 60 per session); the preschool parent-and-child session requires advance booking (first 25 pairs, 078-262-6676, weekdays 9:00–17:00).
NOTE

Street concert stages (Oct 3 & 11)

  • 6-chome West Entrance / 5-chome Starship west / 4-chome Akakabe east / 3-chome Kobe Plaza Hotel east / 1-bangai VEGA
  • 25 min per act, 7 acts per stage; see the programme list for the timetable

Hall venues

  • Kobe Machizukuri Kaikan (4-chome) / Classic Salon Amadeus / Marutaya 2F Gallery Hibiki (1-bangai) / BASS ON TOP / Estación de Kobe
  • Book Amadeus and BASS ON TOP shows directly with each venue

※Line-up and venues may change; see the official pamphlet (PDF)

出典: 神戸元町商店街 公式サイト・第27回総合パンフレット(PDF)

FAQ

Which parts are free?
Street concerts on Oct 3 and 11, the sing-along sessions, pop-up concerts (food is paid) and Marutaya 2F gallery shows are free.
Do street concerts go ahead in rain?
Yes — all stages are under the shopping-street arcade.
Where can I buy tickets for the paid concerts?
At Marutaya in Motomachi 1-bangai. For Amadeus and BASS ON TOP shows, book directly with each venue.
Is there an eve event?
Yes: "Wine no Yuube" on Oct 2 (Fri) from 18:15 in front of Palparole, Motomachi 3-chome, with wine and a live set by STAYG.

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