EVENT
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Kara-gumi – The 75th Production "In the Town of Pictures of Kamishibai"
Friday, April 18, 2025 – Sunday, April 20, 2025 (performance begins at 7 PM)
A masterwork exploding with the vivid world of Kara Jūrō
The Red Tent returns in Minatogawa Park in 2025!
Netherlands–Japan Integrated Dance Performance - “UNUM” & “Iungo”
Sunday, May 25, 2025 (performance begins at 4:00 PM)
An international collaboration on the theme of an inclusive society!
"Kodomo KOBUHO 2025" Kobe Bunka Hall Welcome Jamboree 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (10:00AM – 3:30PM)
A thrilling and exciting day for all—children and adults alike!
Post-Butoh-ha – “The Magic Flute”
Saturday, July 5, 2025 (performance begins at 3 PM)
Mozart's opera reborn as a Butoh performance
Emmanuel Pahud Presents “KOBE International Music Festival 2025 Opening Concert”
Saturday, July 12, 2025 (performance begins at 3 PM)
A star-studded musical event not to be missed
The Unseen and the Heard
Saturday, August 2, 2025 (performance begins at 3 PM) Sunday, August 3, 2025 (performance begins at 11:30 AM)
Into the forest in search of invisible creatures
Kobe City Philharmonic Chorus Autumn Concert Poulenc - Figure humaine“postwar 80th anniversary peaceful prayer concert”
Sunday, September 14, 2025 (performance begins at 3 PM)
Poulenc’s masterful cantata finally comes to Kobe
Ballet Company West Japan
Sunday, November 9, 2025 (time to be announced)
An emerging company bringing fresh energy to the ballet world
Beethoven Double Bill: “Missa Solemnis” & “Symphony No.9”
★★ Day 1: “Missa Solemnis” – Joint Concert by Kobe City Chamber Orchestra and Kobe City Philharmonic Chorus Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025 (performance begins at 3:00 PM) ★★ Day 2: “Symphony No.9” – The 170th Regular Concert of the Kobe City Chamber Orchestra Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025 (performance begins at 3 PM)★ Day 2: “Symphony No.9” – The 170th Regular Concert of the Kobe City Chamber Orchestra Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025 (performance begins at 3 PM)
Two monumental works, two days in a row
Re LIVE THEATER in KOBE – The World of Stage Videos Across Time
Saturday, November 29, 2025 (time to be announced)
A new immersive viewing experience using high-definition fixed-point recordings of stage performances projected on a big screen in the theater.
Sadamatsu-Hamada Ballet Company “The Nutcracker” – Candy Kingdom ver. / Fairytale Kingdom ver.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Sunday, December 21, 2025 (time to be announced)
A beloved winter tradition in Kobe. Sadamatsu-Hamada Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” offers two enchanting journeys
Kobe Bunka Hall Production “Ruruten-ten KOBE 1942–1946”
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Sunday, February 15, 2026 (time to be announced)
Inspired by the short story collection “Kobe / Zoku Kobe” by haiku poet Saitou Sanki, this richly human drama is set in a unique hotel on Tor Road during wartime
Coppélia – A Doll's Love Story
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2 PM
Enjoy the comical movements and folk dances of Dr. Coppélius' dolls. Step into the sweet, romantic world of ballet where you'll encounter dolls and...love!
Crazy Camel
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 3 PM
Dairakudakan returns to Kobe Bunka Hall after 5 years since its first performance of “Paradise” in 2019!
Ichikawa Danjuro XIII, Hakuen Name Succession Tour
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Performance times and prices TBA on the Kobe Bunka Hall website and other media.
Verdi: Opera “Falstaff”
Saturday, December 21, 2024, 2 PM
Kobe Bunka Hall Opera opens with a new production of Verdi's opera “Falstaff!” Experience the best authentic opera brought to life in this innovative new production!
Metamorphosis of a Living Room
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025 *Performance start time TBA
Following its European tour, the highly anticipated “New Music Theatre” production comes to Japan!
Gala Concert
Friday, May 19 18:30 (Doors open at 17:45)
The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Kobe Bunka Hall. In celebration of this anniversary, we present a gala concert featuring two beloved performing groups from Kobe City.
The GREEN TABLE 2017
Saturday, October 21 15:00 (Doors open at 14:30)
Green Table 2017" is a contemporary dance piece newly created in Kobe in 2017.
Haydn: The Creation
Saturday, December 16 14:00 (Doors open at 13:15)
An everlasting masterpiece of vocal and orchestral music describing the great story of mankind and the world.
JAZZ DAIMYO
Sunday, January 7 and Monday, January8 15:00 (Doors open at 14:30)
The great Yasutaka Tsutsui’s master novel, adapted for the stage by Director Mitsunori Fukuhara. A frenzy of music and dance, updated for the modern era!