Celebrating the sea and the Port of Kobe, the 18th Minato Matsuri is festival of music, dance, fashion and food.

The festival will take place at Meriken Park on July 14th (Sunday) & 15th (Monday, public holiday). Running from 10am to 8pm both days.

2 stages will show live music, fashion shows, dance performances and will be headlined on the Monday by the pop rock band Monkey Majik

Food trucks, street stalls, a kids area, large icicles and a special “Be Kobe” lantern monument will compliment the stage performances and provide plenty of photo opportunities.

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