Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, the event scheduled for Saturday, August 31, has been canceled.The event on Sunday, September 1, will proceed as planned.
Additionally, due to a cancellation at Nokonoshima Camp Village, a pre-event will be held on August 31 at the Tiempo Hall in Daimyo. For more details and ticket information, please check the official website.
Isla de Salsa, Fukuoka’s largest cultural exchange outdoor festival, will once again be held on Nokonoshima Island this year. Organized by the Latin Cultural Center Tiempo since its establishment in 1997, this annual summer international event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Attendees can enjoy a wealth of music, dance, multicultural cuisine, and cross-cultural exchange on this resort island, accessible by ferry from the urban area of Fukuoka.
The two-day live stage, set in an open-air venue with impressive acoustics, features a diverse lineup of musicians and dancers from both Japan and abroad. Headlining the event is the world-renowned salsa orchestra “Orquesta De La Luz,” celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Making their debut in Japan is “Salsangroove,” an electronic salsa band from Colombia. Also performing are “Chris Combette” from French Guiana, known for their harmonious blend of diverse races; “jizue,” a popular band mixing jazz swing and rock; and “HABANA,” an ethnic trance band famed for their unique performances. The stages will feature a wide range of music, from danceable and powerful numbers to slow tunes perfect for relaxing on the beach.
The venue, situated right next to the beach, will host numerous food booths offering international gourmet delights, including Isla de Salsa’s famous giant paella, Argentine-style BBQ, and various Latin food stands.
• 8/31 (Sat.) CANCELED due to typhoon
• 9/1 (Sun.) 12:00~20:00 (start at 13:30)
• Adv. tickets: 1-day ¥5,500, 2-day ¥9,000, free admission for JHS and under (children must be accompanied by a legally responsible/guardian.)
• Discount tickets: foreigners ¥3,500, U19 ¥1,500, U25 / people with a disability ¥2,500
*Tickets are available on Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket, NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano.
• Nokonoshima Camp Ground
• Nokonoshima, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
• Access: take a ferry from Nokonoshima ferry port (adult one-way ¥230), free shuttle bus service from Nokonoshima ferry port to the venue.
• https://isladesalsa.com/en/
• https://www.instagram.com/isladesalsa/
