At Harbour Concerts, the audience is divided into four sections: Premium Area (front rows), Area SS (front), Area S (middle) and Area A (back), with different ticketing prices respectively. If you wish to sit near the stage, please purchase Premium Area, or Area SS tickets.

At Harbour Concerts, Premium Area (front rows), Area SS (front) and S ticket (middle) holders will be seated on the lawn and Area A (back) ticket holders will be seated on chairs. Premium Area is reserved seating. Area SS, S and A have free seating within each designated area. *In Premium Area, Area SS and S, please bring a picnic mat or similar to sit on. Chairs are not permitted in this area. *In Area A, chairs will be provided. Please refrain from bringing your own folding chair. *Please let us know in advance if you will attend in a wheelchair or if you have any mobility issues.

Premium Area has all reserved seating spaces, so ticket holders can enter at any time after the venue opens at 17:00. Area SS, S, and A ticket holders will enter the venue in numerical order, according to the number printed on each ticket. Numbers will be allocated in order of purchase. Please meet at the concert venue entrance at the designated time (TBA) for your ticket number. Please Note: ・If you arrive after your allocated meeting time, you will generally be admitted to the concert venue as soon as you reach the entrance. If staff need you to wait to enter for any reason, please join the queue as directed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ・1-Concert Passes and 3-Concert Passes will be numbered separately, starting from 1. ・Your ticket will show the designated meeting time for your seating area. ・If you wish to enter at the same time as someone, but your tickets are not numbered together, please enter with the person who has the higher (later) number.

The following EC Charter and Shuttle buses will depart from Ogi after each Harbour Market Concert: ・EC Charter Buses from to Ryotsu/Aikawa ・EC Shuttle Bus from Ogi to Sobama Bus timetables will be added to the Transport on Sado Island page in May.

Yes, preschoolers are welcome to attend with their parents/guardians. Children ages 0–5 do not require a ticket.

Yes, there will be a 20 minute intermission during each concert this year.

There will be refreshment stalls set up near the audience area. You can bring your own food and drinks to the concert, but for safety reasons, fragile items such as bottles or glass/ceramic cups and containers are prohibited. Also, please kindly refrain from drinking and eating while moving about the venue or dancing. We ask that all food and drink is consumed while you are in your seat. Trash cans and recycling bins are limited, so if possible, please take all your trash/recycling home with you. Thank you for your cooperation. If you use the trash cans inside the venues, please be sure to separate all of your trash into burnable, non-burnable, and the various types of recyclables.

Outdoor events (including the main stage Harbour Concerts) will proceed rain or shine. However, if the presenter deems a particular event cannot be held due to foreseeable danger or possible safety concerns due to the weather conditions, the event may be canceled or postponed. We appreciate your understanding in regards to any unexpected changes due to the above reasons. Please Note: Umbrellas are prohibited during the concerts because they obstruct the view of others.

Harbour Concerts In Premium Area, Area SS and Area S, the audience will be seated directly on the lawn to watch the concert. The lawn can get damp from dew or rain, so it is a good idea to bring a picnic mat or similar to sit upon. In Area A, chairs will be provided. Please refrain from bringing your own folding chair. Although it is mid-summer, it can get quite cold in the evenings on Sado so we recommend bringing long-sleeved clothing or a shawl. *You can bring your own food and drinks to the concert, but for safety reasons, fragile items such as bottles or glass/ceramic cups and containers are prohibited.

Outdoor Events (including Harbour Concerts) We also recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, water/beverage to keep you hydrated, insect repellent and a raincoat (because umbrellas are prohibited during the concerts as they obstruct the view of others).

Outdoor Events (excluding Harbour Concerts) Folding chairs may be used, but please be considerate to those behind you not to obstruct their view. Please note that staff may ask you to move your chair to a different location to help others see or move around easily.

There will be approximately 200 free event parking spaces near the main venue. Please feel free to drive to EC as there is plenty of parking.

Earth Celebration (EC) is made possible thanks to the cooperation and understanding of countless people in the local community. We want to make sure everyone can enjoy a comfortable, accident-free festival, so please follow the guidelines outlined below to help us achieve that goal. The consumption of alcohol and tobacco by anyone under the age of 20 is forbidden by law, as is the consumption of alcohol by anyone operating a motor vehicle. The possession of illegal substances is not tolerated at EC. Also, please refrain from illegal parking. Please refrain from playing drums and other instruments late at night in Harbour Market, campgrounds, and in parks and public spaces around town. Please avoid having large parties in public spaces, drinking in excess, and engaging in any activity that might otherwise disturb those around you. At Harbour Concerts, you and your party may be asked to leave the venue if your behavior becomes disruptive to others. Please understand that the EC Committee cannot be held responsible for any accidents, damage to property, or theft that occurs at any of the EC event sites. Please look after your personal belongings and always keep valuables with you. Please help us keep Ogi Town and each EC venue clean and tidy. We ask that you properly dispose of all trash, and separate burnable, non-burnable and recyclable trash.The number of trash receptacles at the EC venues and other EC events is limited, so please take your trash home with you where possible. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Earth Celebration Committee Kodo Village, 148-1 Ogi Kanetashinden, Sado Island, Niigata 952-0611, Japan Tel. 0259-81-4100 (Mon–Fri, 9:30–17:00) EC Inquiries Form