Earth Celebration on Sado Island 2026
World-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/08/21 08:00 – 2026/08/23
- Where
- Ogi area, Sado Island（Ogimachi, Sado, Niigata 952-0604）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Ferry from Naoetsu/Niigata to Sado, then bus to Ogi
- Price
- Harbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
- Organizer
- Kodo Cultural Foundation
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Ferry from Naoetsu/Niigata to Sado, then bus to Ogi Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Harbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- music fans, culture seekers, groups of friends
Highlights
- Open-air Harbour Concerts by Kodo each evening
- Workshops, fringe stages and an island market
- A remote-island setting away from the crowds
Background & story
Founded in 1988 by Kodo, Earth Celebration is Japan's longest-running international arts festival built around taiko, drawing artists and audiences from around the world.
Good to know
Ferries and island lodging fill up — book your Sado travel and stay well in advance.