[Sado x Kodo] Earth Celebration 2026 Details Announced! First-ever Mongolian artist invitation and exclusive 'CHUMS' collaboration goods featured as premium area benefits.
Earth Celebration, the historic outdoor festival on Sado Island, celebrates its 39th year from August 21st to 23rd. This year's event features a special collaboration between Kodo and Mongolian group Khusugtun, along with exclusive merchandise for premium ticket holders.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 22:37
Exciting and relaxing: A three-day journey to the sun-drenched Sado Island. The historic outdoor festival 'Earth Celebration (EC),' now in its 39th year, will be held on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, for three days from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd. The taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo will plan and host various music and cultural events. The official website opened on March 21st (Sat), showcasing this year's lineup and attractions.
What makes Earth Celebration unique?
1. Artists and performers from around the world whom Kodo has encountered gather on Sado, offering workshops and free stage performances.
2. Kodo's outdoor stage performances are exclusive to Earth Celebration, offering a sense of openness and expression different from their theater productions.
3. Set on Sado Island, recently recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site, visitors can enjoy local performing arts like Onidaiko and Ogi Okesa alongside nature activities such as sea kayaking and Mumyoi pottery workshops.
4. Markets across three areas offer everything from 'Made in Sado' products to food from across Japan and the world, along with attractive craft goods.
Official Website: https://earthcelebration.jp/
Highlight 1: Diverse lineup for the main Harbor Concerts. For the first time in Earth Celebration history, Mongolian group Khusugtun has been invited as a guest to create a one-of-a-kind performance with Kodo. The Harbor Concerts take place over three nights on a special stage overlooking the sea. Celebrating its 39th year, Earth Celebration continues its mission of being a 'community of empathy' that transcends language. Don't miss the second night's performance, 'Song of the Earth — Kodo x Khusugtun,' which embodies this philosophy of mutual respect and resonance. The first night, 'Matsuri-oto — Summer Special,' will feature the roots of Kodo's 'Miyake' performance.
What makes Earth Celebration unique?
1. Artists and performers from around the world whom Kodo has encountered gather on Sado, offering workshops and free stage performances.
2. Kodo's outdoor stage performances are exclusive to Earth Celebration, offering a sense of openness and expression different from their theater productions.
3. Set on Sado Island, recently recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site, visitors can enjoy local performing arts like Onidaiko and Ogi Okesa alongside nature activities such as sea kayaking and Mumyoi pottery workshops.
4. Markets across three areas offer everything from 'Made in Sado' products to food from across Japan and the world, along with attractive craft goods.
Official Website: https://earthcelebration.jp/
Highlight 1: Diverse lineup for the main Harbor Concerts. For the first time in Earth Celebration history, Mongolian group Khusugtun has been invited as a guest to create a one-of-a-kind performance with Kodo. The Harbor Concerts take place over three nights on a special stage overlooking the sea. Celebrating its 39th year, Earth Celebration continues its mission of being a 'community of empathy' that transcends language. Don't miss the second night's performance, 'Song of the Earth — Kodo x Khusugtun,' which embodies this philosophy of mutual respect and resonance. The first night, 'Matsuri-oto — Summer Special,' will feature the roots of Kodo's 'Miyake' performance.