Kobe Ongakusai 2026 (Student Music Festival)

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Why You Should Visit

A free outdoor music festival built around the theme "by students, for students" — everything from planning and operations to live sound and performance is handled by students, with 18 groups from 10 Kansai-area universities set to perform. Now in its second year, the 2026 edition adds an open-air stage and food stalls run by students and local eateries. Held at TOTTEI PARK overlooking Kobe Port, it's a relaxed, energetic event for anyone who wants to enjoy live music by the sea.

Essentials

location: TOTTEI PARK
period: August 21, 2026 (Fri)
Time: 10:00–19:00
cost: Free admission
Links: Official Website
Instagram
Things to do nearby
access: About a 15-min walk from Boeki Center Station (Port Liner), or take a city bus from Sannomiya toward the waterfront.
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NOTE: Lineup: 18 groups from 10 Kansai-area universities are scheduled to perform. Everything — planning, operations, live sound, and performance — is done by students. New this second year: an open-air stage and food stalls run by students and local eateries, with corporate sponsorship. Timetable and the full lineup will be announced on the official Instagram. Check the official Instagram for rain-day arrangements.

出典: totteikobe.jp（神戸公式観光サイト）

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No. Admission is free at this student-run festival.

What time is the event?

10:00–19:00. The set timetable for each group will be posted on the official Instagram (@kobe_ongakusai).

Will there be food?

Food stalls by students and local shops are planned; details will be announced officially.

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