Swing Jazz Cruise 2026

Kobe Harborland: Space Theater, Culmeni front plaza and more (Chuo, Kobe)

location
Kobe Harborland: Space Theater, Culmeni front plaza and more (Chuo, Kobe)
period
October 3, 2026 (Sat) - October 4, 2026 (Sun)
Time
・Sat Oct 3: 11:30–18:10
・Sun Oct 4: 10:30–17:45
cost
Free
access
About 5 min walk from JR Kobe Station or Harborland Station (Kobe Municipal Subway). By car, use the paid car parks around Harborland

Why You Should Visit

A free jazz festival at Kobe Harborland, run by a university student committee since 2007. Over two days, live jazz — mostly student bands — plays from morning to early evening at the underground Space Theater and the waterfront plaza in front of Culmeni. You can drop in mid-shopping or mid-stroll, catch just the sets you like and move on. The organizers' motto is to lift up Kobe and jazz through students' own hands, and that energy pairs well with the harbour views. An easy entry point for jazz newcomers and families alike.

Essentials

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Harborland: Space Theater, Culmeni front plaza and more (Chuo, Kobe), 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

Venues

  • Space Theater (B1, Kobe Harborland Center Building)
  • Culmeni front plaza (outdoor, in front of the Kobe Information & Culture Building)
  • metro+ (Metro Kobe central plaza and central corridor) — per the Harborland official event listing

Line-up & timetable

  • Multiple bands, mostly student groups (bands are recruited by open call)
  • Stage-by-stage timetable to be posted on the official site

Rain

  • Only the Culmeni front stage is cancelled in rain
  • Space Theater goes ahead regardless of weather

※Details are subject to change

出典: Swing Jazz Cruise 公式サイト

FAQ

Do I need a ticket?
No. Every stage is free, with no reservations or numbered tickets. Come whenever you like and stay for just the sets you want.
Is it cancelled if it rains?
Only the outdoor Culmeni front stage is cancelled. The underground Space Theater goes ahead regardless of weather, so you can still hear live jazz on a rainy day. Check the official social media for same-day decisions.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It is free with open entry, so you can leave whenever the kids have had enough. The Culmeni front stage is an outdoor plaza next to shopping complexes such as umie and Mosaic, so there are plenty of places to rest or eat nearby.

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