Why You Should Visit
An inclusive dance festival on the outdoor stage at Meriken Park, built around the idea that everyone can express themselves and shine. The line-up runs from a live set by ET-KING to kids' cheer teams, a sign-language dance crew and Kobe's mum dancers, ending with a finale where the audience joins in, with comedian Moody Katsuyama as MC. Hands-on programmes run beside the stage, so it is more than a show to watch. Entry is free; seated tickets (¥2,000, with a food voucher) can be bought in advance. A relaxed Sunday afternoon with the harbour as the backdrop.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Meriken Park
- period
- September 6, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 開場 11:30／開演 12:00／終演 17:00／閉場 18:00
- cost
- Free entry. Seated ticket ¥2,000 (includes ¥300 food voucher); seats free for preschool children
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line: Minato Motomachi Stn (Exit 2) approx. 5 min walk
JR / Hanshin: Motomachi Stn (West Exit) approx. 15 min walk
JR: Kobe Stn (South Exit) approx. 15 min walk
Hanshin / Hankyu: Kosoku-Kobe Stn approx. 15 min walk - TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- Buy seated tickets in advance via the Google Form on the official site and show the receipt email at reception on the day
- NOTE
MC
- Moody Katsuyama
Other
- Hands-on programmes alongside the stage
*Held in rain; postponed in severe weather. Go/no-go is posted on the official Instagram at 17:00 the day before
*Enquiries: info.universalfes@gmail.com
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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