UNIVER Festival (16th) 2026｜8/15(Sat) Access & Fees

Dates & time: August 15, 2026 (Sat) 17:00–20:00（開場16:00）
cost: Free admission (some paid attractions)
Venue & access: Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe Sports Park A short walk from Sogo-Undo-Koen Station on the municipal subway (about 20 min from Sannomiya). About 25 min by car from Sannomiya; 1,600 parking spaces (¥700/day).

There are 8 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Universiade Memorial Stadium, Kobe Sports Park, and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A summer festival held at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in Kobe Sports Park. From late afternoon into the evening, enjoy stage acts like taiko drumming, dance and hero shows, classic festival game booths, and the "Night Park Marché" lined with food trucks. Local top teams — Kobelco Kobe Steelers, INAC Kobe and Deusão Kobe — run hands-on sports experiences. The night ends with fireworks launched right over the stadium field. Free admission and family-friendly.

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[Stage] Taiko drumming, dance performances and hero shows.

[Sports experience] Hands-on booths by top Kobe teams — Kobelco Kobe Steelers, INAC Kobe, Deusão Kobe and others.

[Festival booths] Target games, lottery, ball toss and more.

[Night Park Marché] Food trucks and stalls (set up outside the venue).

[Fireworks] Finale fireworks around 19:40, viewable from the stadium field.

[Notes] Wear sneakers to protect the turf; no eating/drinking on the field (water only); tents, tripods, chairs, pets and ball play are not allowed.

*Program subject to change. Postponed to Sun, Aug 16 in bad weather.

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Some booths and food trucks charge a fee.

What time are the fireworks?

The finale fireworks are scheduled for around 19:40, viewable from the stadium field.

What happens if it rains?

In bad weather the event is postponed to the next day, Sunday, August 16.

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