It looks like “ASHIYA BLUES CARNIVAL SEASON 2” will be held at venues throughout Ashiya on Monday, October 12 (public holiday).
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ASHIYA BLUES CARNIVAL SEASON 2
When is it?
Monday, October 12, 2026 (public holiday)
Approximately 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (the schedule varies by venue)
Where is it?
The event will take place at eight venues across Ashiya, including the Main Hall at Luna Hall.
- Renaissance Classics Ashiya Luna Hall – Main Hall (8-24 Narihira-cho)
- Ashiya Catholic Church (5-15 Kinmitsu-cho)
- Multipurpose Hall (same address)
- COTTON FIELDS with ASHIYA CITY COFFEE (1F, 23-21 Nishiyama-cho)
- KARAOKE & LIVE CAFE ej (2F, 1-1-203 Chayanomachi)
- Le Coin (ルコワン) (1-1 Nishiyama-cho)
- TBDB (8-15 Tsukiwaka-cho)
- 創作和食×JAZZ 芦屋SATSUMAFUJI (5F, Ashiya Yamashita Building, 11-5 Kinmitsu-cho)
Here is the map for Luna Hall, the largest venue ↓
The address is 8-24 Narihira-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
What can you expect?
- Live performances starting with blues and spanning a wide range of genres, including jazz, rock, funk, soul, and bossa nova 🎸
- Nearly 100 bands are set to perform 🎤
- There will also be dance performances 💃
- Performers can be professional or amateur. The concept is “Everyone is the star,” bringing people together across generations and nationalities 🌈
- You can support the event by purchasing official merchandise or making a donation. Volunteers are also being recruited 🙋
How much is admission?
Admission is free (some venues require the purchase of one drink).
How to apply
Applications to perform and volunteer on the day of the event can each be submitted through forms on the official website.
For volunteer details and applications: https://platform.a-b-c.lol/volunteer
For the list of performers, venues, and timetable: https://platform.a-b-c.lol/schedule
※Click an artist’s name on the timetable to view their profile. More information is expected to be added gradually leading up to the event.
For event details, click → here
In Closing
Nearly 100 acts across eight venues—it sounds like the whole city will turn into one big festival! Hearing blues inside a church or a stately Western-style building may be a sight you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere outside Ashiya. It also sounds like fun to check the timetable for artists who catch your interest and stroll from one venue to the next.
