Ura Matsuri
About Ura Matsuri
Join Ura Matsuri for a fun evening of storytelling, music, comedy, dancing and more!
Legendary joyful Japanese hi jinxers Frank Chickens headline with music, humour & happiness!
Alongside a rare chance to hear live Enka singing from the amazing Akari Mochizuki & traditional Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa. A strange cabaret turn from May Kway, Yoko’s & Le-le’s from Yokoleles, vintage film fun with a rare Benshi film storytelling performance and your hostess for the night Japan-A-Gran!
Ura means ‘other side’ in Japanese and Matsuri is a local community festival – Ura Matsuri has been running annually since 2016, curated by Japanese women artists from the alt pop band Frank Chickens.
It’s a fun, friendly and fantastic night out!
Frank Chickens
The ever-expanding pop combo, John Peel’s favourite!
Tomoko Komura
At the frontier of the Benshi revival
Hibiki Ichikawa ＆ Akari Mochizuki
Japanese folk with shamisen master and Enka queen.
Yokoleles
All Yoko, all leles, with some uke
May Kway
A Bloodthirsty Baubo from Beijing
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Standard – £10.00
Dates & times:
Sunday 04 October 2026 at 7.30pm
About The Old Fire Station
The Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre, exhibitions, music, comedy, and workshops.
It shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists, audiences, and vulnerable communities together, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change.
Discover more about The Old Fire Station, including travel, access and venue information.
