Eisa Night 2025 Is Coming! First Event: June 15

If you’ve never had your rib cage rattled by a hundred synchronized taiko drums under the Okinawan night sky… well, you’re missing out. Good news though—Eisa Night 2025 is happening, and it’s bringing the noise (literally) across three summer nights in Okinawa!

This is your yearly chance to catch Okinawa City’s youth Eisa groups doing what they do best: slamming those drums, dancing like their sandals are on fire, and proudly repping their neighborhoods. These performances are normally reserved for Obon season, but thanks to Okinawa City’s declaration as the “City of Eisa” (yes, that’s a real thing they did in 2007), you get to catch the magic early—and in public parks, no less.

Let’s break it down so you know when to go, where to go, and how much cash (if any) you need to bring.

🎉 Eisa Night 2025 Schedule

📍June 15 (Sun) – Okinawa Suntory Arena

This is the first night of the series, and it’s 100% free. That’s right, no ticket, no charge, no excuse.

Location: Okinawa Suntory Arena
Doors open: 17:00
Show starts: 19:00
Performing Groups:
Okinawa City Higashi Youth Association
Okinawa City Kubota Youth Association
Okinawa City Minami-Tomobaru Youth Association
Okinawa City Yamazato Youth Association
Okinawa City Nakanomachi Youth Association
Admission: Free! (Yes, really!)

🌴 July 6 (Sun) – Southeast Botanical Gardens

Eisa in a botanical garden? Now we’re talking summer vibes. You’ll need to pay the park entry, but it’s worth it for a drum concert surrounded by palm trees and exotic plants.

Location: Southeast Botanical Gardens
Doors open: 17:00
Show starts: 19:00
Performing Groups:
Sonoda Youth Association
Kamara Youth Association
Noborikawa Youth Association
Misato Youth Association
Goya Youth Association
Ikehara Youth Association
Admission:
Adults (18+) – ¥2,300
Teens (13–17) – ¥1,350
Kids (4–12) – ¥800
Toddlers (3 and under) – Free!
(Prices apply after 5pm entry)

🏟️ August 10 (Sun) – Prefectural Athletic Park

Final round! This one’s outside at the athletic stadium plaza, and like the first event, it’s completely free. So show up, bring a friend, and prepare to feel the bass in your bones.

Location: Okinawa Prefectural Comprehensive Athletic Park
Time: 19:00
Performing Groups:
Awase 3rd Youth Association
Moromizato Youth Association
Kubota Youth Association
Goya Youth Association
Matsumoto Youth Association
Admission: Also free! 🎉

🗓️ In Summary (For People Who Skip to the Bottom)

Eisa Night 2025 is not just a show—it’s a full-body experience. The drumming, the dancing, the community energy—chef’s kiss. Three events, three venues, and a whole lot of “don don DON” echoing through the island.

Want to impress your friends or give your visitors a real taste of Okinawan culture? Just say:
“Hey, let’s go hear some drums shake the sky this weekend.” 🥁🌌

No reservations, no excuses—unless your flip-flops break. Then okay, maybe stay home.

Disclaimer

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