Pricing information

Although the cost of staging a ESS Summer Schools varies from year to year, we always work hard to have affordable workhop access, a varied and exciting programme through out invited guests, and ensuring that the experience is full of new connections and inspiration for everyone attending.

If you have any questions about the fees or the registration process, contact us on: info@shakuhachisociety.eu

Below you will find all the details and information about pricing.

ESS Members/Non-Members

ESS events are open to everybody and welcome people of all playing levels including people who want to start up. There is no requirement to be an ESS member either. But ESS members will receive discounts at registration.

If you are interested to join the ESS as a member and support shakuhachi activities in Europe please visit the members page here:
https://shakuhachisociety.eu/about-the-ess/ess-membership/

Summer School Participation Fees

You can select how you want to participate in this year’s summer school. These passes give you access to all workshops, talks and concerts for all the days of the summer school (23. July – 26. July inclusive).

The Early Bird rate is for ESS members and only available until 30. April 2026.

* Concessions. Full-time students and unemployed.
Please provide evidence if you select this fee option. Thank you.

ESS Member
Early Bird Rate

€ 250

Book before 30. April 2026 for the Early Bird discount

ESS Member
Standard Rate

€ 290

Concessions* Rate
for Non-ESS Members

Non-ESS Member
Regular Rate

€ 330

If you are not an ESS Member you can register at the regular rate

Day Passes

Day Passes

We want to make the summer school as accessible as possible to everyone, so we also offer some more flexible options for anyone who prefers to make alternative arrangements. In the online registration form you will have the option to indicate what dates you are planning to join us. All day-pass payments will be handled at the venue on the day of your participation.

Day Passes are available for Thursday 23.7, Friday 24.7 and Saturday 25.7. Note: On Sunday 26.7 teaching is morning only and in the afternoon is the participants’ concert.

Day Pass – 1 day

Day Pass Only

€ 80

Access all workshops

Day Pass – 2 days

2x Day Pass Only

€ 150

Access all workshops for 2 days

Day Pass – 1/2 day (Sunday morning only)

Day Pass Only

€ 50

Access all workshops

How to Book

Once you know what you want to choose, please visit our registration page to fill in our registration form, and then proceed to make the payment so all is done and dusted for you. We accept payment by Bank Transfer and by PayPal. We are looking forward to meet you!