Why You Should Visit
Hosted by Kiss FM KOBE, the Acoustic Festival will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, across central Kobe. Under the concept “Meet the city, meet the people, meet the music,” around 60 artists—from solo performers to bands, major and indie alike—will perform across 11 venues, including newly added locations such as Kobe Kitano Nosta Stella Hall and Ageha Base.
Essentials
- location
- Multiple live music venues in central Kobe (11 venues)
- period
- April 19, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- OPEN 12:00 / START 12:30 / END 20:30 (approx.)
- cost
- Advance ticket: 6,000 JPY (tax included, includes 1 drink)
- NOTE
- Advance ticket holders will receive a neck-strap PASS and drink ticket in advance. Showing the PASS may grant special offers at participating cafes and restaurants. Tickets have sold out for two consecutive years.
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