[Sado x Kodo] Earth Celebration 2026 Details Announced! First-ever Mongolian Artist Invitation & Exclusive 'CHUMS' Collaboration Goods as Premium Area Perks
Earth Celebration, the historic 39th annual outdoor festival on Sado Island, returns from August 21st to 23rd. This year features the first-ever performance by Mongolian group Khusugtun alongside Kodo, plus exclusive collaboration merchandise with CHUMS for premium ticket holders.
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Exciting and relaxing: A three-day journey to Sado, overflowing with summer light. The 'Earth Celebration (EC),' a historic outdoor festival entering 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 is planning and hosting various music and cultural events. The official website opened on March 21st (Sat), and we are pleased to introduce this year's lineup and attractions.
What makes Earth Celebration unique?
1. Artists and performers from around the world whom Kodo has encountered gather in 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 'Ondeko' 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, we are inviting the Mongolian group 'Khusugtun' to create a one-of-a-kind performance with Kodo. The Harbor Concerts, held on a special stage in a park overlooking the sea, feature three consecutive nights of performances by Kodo and international artists. 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, 'Earth Song — Kodo x Khusugtun,' which embodies this philosophy of respecting and resonating with our differences. The first night, 'Matsuri-oto — Summer Special,' will feature the roots of Kodo's 'Miyake' performance, known as the 'Miyake-jima Performing Arts...'
What makes Earth Celebration unique?
1. Artists and performers from around the world whom Kodo has encountered gather in 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 'Ondeko' 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, we are inviting the Mongolian group 'Khusugtun' to create a one-of-a-kind performance with Kodo. The Harbor Concerts, held on a special stage in a park overlooking the sea, feature three consecutive nights of performances by Kodo and international artists. 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, 'Earth Song — Kodo x Khusugtun,' which embodies this philosophy of respecting and resonating with our differences. The first night, 'Matsuri-oto — Summer Special,' will feature the roots of Kodo's 'Miyake' performance, known as the 'Miyake-jima Performing Arts...'