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UPCOMINGMatsuri· Annual
Earth Celebration
アース・セレブレーション
Niigata · Chubu
The Kodo taiko-drum ensemble's international music and arts festival on Sado Island — Japan's longest-running music festival, held at Ogi since 1988.
- Dates
- August 20–22, 2026
- Start time
- 18:30
- Location
- Niigata · Chubu
- Nearest station
- Ogi Port
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- earthcelebration.jp
Happens every year
What to expect
Three days of world-class drumming, global guest acts, fringe gigs and food stalls around the port town of Ogi.
Best viewing tips
Buy Harbour Market concert tickets early; Fringe stage and town events are free.
How to get there
Ferry to Ogi (from Naoetsu) or Ryotsu (from Niigata), then bus
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