Photo of Chicken George THE LIVE HOUSE
KobeArenaCapacity 500

Chicken George THE LIVE HOUSE

© Kanko3131 · CC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons ↗

About the Venue

Chicken George (THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE) is a live music venue located in Shimo-Yamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe. Situated in the city center, it is easily accessible from major transport hubs like JR Sannomiya Station. As a dedicated live house, the venue features an intimate, single-room layout designed for close proximity between performers and the audience. With a capacity of approximately 500 people, it primarily operates as a standing-room venue, though limited seating may be arranged for certain events. Since its establishment in the 1980s, Chicken George has built a reputation as a legendary spot in Kobe's music scene, hosting a wide array of domestic and international artists across various genres. The venue is noted for its quality sound system and adaptable stage setup. While not large in scale, its focused acoustics and immersive atmosphere make it a favored destination for experiencing live music up close.

Venue snapshot

Chicken George THE LIVE HOUSE ticket and visit notes

Use the venue profile, event calendar, and related city links together before comparing sessions.

Confirmed basics

Venue
Chicken George THE LIVE HOUSE
City
Kobe
Country
Japan
Type
Arena
Capacity
Capacity 500
Address
2-17-2 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Coordinates
34.6905, 135.1941

City and transport notes

  • Plan around Kobe first, then confirm the final route to 2-17-2 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan close to the event date.
  • Map coordinates are recorded as 34.6905, 135.1941; use them as a reference, not as the final entry gate.

Location & Access

Address2-17-2 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Coordinates34.6905, 135.1941
Open in Google Maps ↗

Venue History

Chicken George THE LIVE HOUSE has hosted over 2 tracked shows. Artists who have performed here include: