Written by Patrick Balfe
Central Music & Entertainment Festival will once again take over Yokohama this year.
What to expect
After a successful inaugural showing in 2025, Central Music & Entertainment Festival, or “Central,” returns to Yokohama with over 30 acts performing across 4 major venues this year. Major established artists such as Yoasobi, Awich, Fruitz Zipper, and Band-Maid will join a slew of emerging artists at major venues, including Yokohama K-Arena, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, KT Zepp Yokohama, and Rinko Park over three days.
The festival is a celebration of Yokohama’s music and creative culture, and, in addition to the main stages, pop-up stages, street activations, and other activities will be taking place across the city — the Rinko Park stage is even free to enter.
Schedule
Central takes place from Friday, April 3, to Sunday, April 5. Opening times and days differ between stages, check the official website for more info.
Entry and tickets
Ticket prices differ between venues. For K-Arena and Red Brick Warehouse performances, tickets are ¥1,200 per venue, per day. For Zepp, tickets are ¥7,800 or ¥8,300 per day, depending on the day and seat type.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
