We’ll release all the details about EC 2023 in May so you can read through the program and make plans. Jot down the performances you want to see and the workshops and events you want to participate in. We also recommend checking out other ways to take part in EC that require an application beforehand.Pro tip: Note the important dates such as ticket sale dates on your calendar so you don’t miss out!

Once you have decided to attend EC, secure your accommodation! Accommodation options in the Ogi area—where the main EC events take place—are limited and usually fill up fast. So we recommend booking early!
Pro tip: Contact Sado Tourism Association for help finding somewhere to stay. They offer assistance in English.

Popular events such as the main stage Harbour Concerts and workshops sell out quickly! We recommend purchasing tickets as soon as they are released.
Pro tip: Harbour Concert tickets are sold in number order and the same number is used for entrance order. To sit closer to the stage, order as early as possible to get priority entrance.

To get to Sado Island, you can take a ferry to either Ogi Port (closest to EC’s main venues, two sailings a day) or Ryotsu Port (one-hour drive from Ogi, several sailings a day). We recommend looking at your transport options and the timetables well in advance. The weather can affect sea conditions, so before departure, be sure to check the service status updates on the Sado Kisen Ferry website.