Ura Matsuri brings an alternative Japanese community-festival spirit to Oxford for an evening of live music, comedy, dance, cabaret and storytelling. Frank Chickens headline, with Enka singer Akari Mochizuki and shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa, Benshi film storyteller Tomoko Komura, Yokoleles, May Kway and host Japan-A-Gran.
Tickets and timing
Doors open at 19:00 on Sunday 4 October and the live performance begins at 19:30. The organiser has not published a finish time. Standard tickets are £10 through the Old Fire Station event page. Age guidance, last entry, bag rules, food and drink arrangements are not published.
Access and travel
Use the step-free George Street entrance for shows. The main Theatre is step-free and has wheelchair spaces, an accessible toilet, a hearing-assistance system and assistance-dog access. Disabled patrons can request one free companion ticket by contacting the ticket office. Blue Badge spaces are available on Beaumont Street, New Inn Hall Street and St Giles; Gloucester Green is the nearest public car park.
Check the official page before setting out because this listing was published on the day of the event.
Cover image
Original AI-generated thematic illustration. It does not depict Ura Matsuri, its performers, organisers or venue.