Friday · 2 October
- Time: 19:30–21:30
Lindy in the Park
Higashi-YuenchiSocial dancing under the stars.
A BIG YEAR FOR SWING DANCE KOBE
Kobe Jazz Street 2026
10 & 11 October 2026
Help us fill the dance floor.
For the first time, Kobe Jazz Street Festival is giving us a dedicated venue for dancers. Let’s show that music and dance belong together! Bring your friends — dancers and non-dancers alike — and help make this an unforgettable year for Swing Dance Kobe.
Dancers’ agenda
Check the latest updates on social media.
Saturday · 3 October
- Time: 17:30–20:00
Autumn Swing Jazz Night
Sannomiya PlatzLive music with Metro Band and free dance lessons with Roger (Switzerland) & Lucy (Japan).
Friday · 9 October
- Time: 19:30–21:30
Lindy in the Park
Higashi-YuenchiParade dance practice and social dancing under the stars.
Saturday · 10 October
- Time: 11:00
Traditional Street Parade
Mountain side of Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya StationSailor theme for the dancers — come dressed for the occasion!
- Time: 12:00–16:40
Social Dance Floor with Live Bands and Dance Lessons
Kitano Nosta
Sunday · 11 October
- Time: 11:00
Traditional Street Parade
Mountain side of Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya StationSailor theme for the dancers — come dressed for the occasion!
- Time: 12:00–16:40
Social Dance Floor with Live Bands and Dance Lessons
Kitano Nosta
Band timetables
These are the bands playing for us dancers at our dedicated swing dance venue. For the full festival programme, visit the organisers’ timetable. View The Full Festival Schedule
Free mini dance lessons with Roger (Switzerland) & Lucy (Japan) during every band break.
Saturday · 10 October
Kitano NostaView map
| Time | Band / musicians |
|---|---|
| 12:00–12:40 | Sayaka, Kenji Goshima & fellow musician |
| 13:00–13:40 | Soul i Jazz Band |
| 14:00–14:40 | Eiji Hanaoka Family & Kenji Goshima |
| 15:00–15:40 | Clap Stomp Swingin’ |
| 16:00–16:40 | Yuko Mita, Takeshi Goto, and Ken Kawase trio |
Sunday · 11 October
Kitano NostaView map
| Time | Band / musicians |
|---|---|
| 12:00–12:40 | Yuko Mita, Kenji Goshima, Sei Nakayama, Takeshi Goto & Ken Kawase Trio |
| 13:00–13:40 | Soul i Jazz Band |
| 14:00–14:40 | Clap Stomp Swingin’ |
| 15:00–15:40 | Sayaka & fellow musician |
| 16:00–16:40 | Eiji Hanaoka Septet |