5th Wellness Teens Concert 2026｜10/4(Sun) Access & Fees

Why You Should Visit

Once a year, high school wind bands from across the Kakogawa area fill the main hall of Kakogawa Civic Hall for a joint concert. It is part of the city's "town of music" programme, and the students themselves form the organising committee, choosing the theme and handling the MC work and stage changes. This fifth edition brings together nine high schools plus three local junior high bands as invited performers. Masanori Shibata, deputy leader of the JGSDF Central Band, produces the show, and professional saxophone and euphonium players join a select student band on stage. Free admission with no booking needed, so it is an easy drop-in for families and anyone who loves brass band music.

Essentials

location

SHOWA Group Civic Hall (Kakogawa Civic Hall), Main Hall

period

October 4, 2026 (Sun)

Time

Doors 12:30 / Start 13:00

cost

Free admission (no advance booking)

Links

Official Website

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access

About a 15-minute walk from JR Kakogawa Station, or a 5-minute Shinki Bus ride from stop 3 on the south side to Shiyakusho-mae. By car, use the adjacent Car Park Tsutsuji (463 spaces).

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of SHOWA Group Civic Hall (Kakogawa Civic Hall), Main Hall, and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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NOTE

Guests

Producer: Masanori Shibata (Kakogawa tourism ambassador, deputy leader and conductor of the JGSDF Central Band)
Wataru Hirai (saxophone)
Rei Kimura (euphonium)

* They perform with the select "High School Leaders Band"

High schools scheduled to perform (9)

Kakogawa Higashi
Kakogawa Nishi
Kakogawa Kita
Higashi-Harima
Hyogo Prefectural Agricultural
Kakogawa Minami
Takasago Minami
Toban Technical
Shoyo

Invited junior high bands (3)

Ryonan
Kakogawa
Higaoka

Organisation

A student committee from the performing schools sets the theme, picks the poster and runs the MC, stage changes and crowd guidance on the day
Organiser: Kakogawa City / Operated by Kakogawa City Wellness Association

* Running order and pieces follow the programme announced on the day

FAQ

Do I need a ticket or advance booking?

No. Admission is free and you can just turn up on the day. Seating is first come, first served.

Can I bring children?

Yes. It is a community concert featuring local students, so plenty of families attend. Audiences are expected to stay quiet during performances, so plan lobby breaks for small children.

Can I drive there?

Yes. Car Park Tsutsuji (463 spaces) next to the hall is available. It gets busy around opening time, so walking or taking the bus from JR Kakogawa Station is also worth considering.

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