Japanese title: 東京佼成ウインドオーケストラ ファンタスティック☆クリスマス2026 吹奏楽で聴く「第九」

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A Christmas concert in which the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 'Choral' in Hiroshi Hoshina's wind band arrangement, conducted by principal conductor Takeshi Oi, with soloists Ena Miyaji, Mutsumi Taniguchi, Kohei Yamamoto and Takaoki Onishi and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo. It opens with N. Hess's 'Christmas Overture'. A saxophone quartet pre-concert starts at 18:30. Preschool children are not admitted.

Date

Dec 22 (Tue)

Time

19:00 start

Price

S ¥8,000 / A ¥6,000 / B ¥4,500 / U25 ¥3,000 / S pair ¥13,000

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall

Nearest station

Ikebukuro Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Dec 22 (Tue), also nearby

Open Dec 22 (Tue), within walking distance

Food eventsChristmas Buffet at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro (Cross Dine)Ikebukuro · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · 11:30–21:00

Pop-upsHorimiya Cafe: Katagiri High School Festival (motto cafe Ikebukuro)Ikebukuro · 0.4 km, about 7 min on foot from here · 11:00–19:40

Pop-upsTV anime "Ouran High School Host Club" in NAMJATOWNHigashi-ikebukuro · 0.9 km, about 15 min on foot from here · 10:00–20:00

Art exhibitionsUmamusume: Cinderella Gray Original Art ExhibitionHigashi-ikebukuro · 0.9 km, about 15 min on foot from here · 10:00–19:00

Distance from major stations

From Ikebukuro

0.2 km, about 3 min on foot

From Higashi-ikebukuro

0.9 km, about 15 min on foot

From Mejiro

1.0 km, about 16 min on foot

From Kanamecho

1.1 km, about 17 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro Christmas Tree and Illumination 2026Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro 1F lobby and entrances (Ikebukuro Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 27 (Sun)
• Christmas Buffet at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro (Cross Dine)Hotel Metropolitan 1F All-Day Dining Cross Dine (Ikebukuro Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• Christmas Night Concert (Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro lobby)Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro, 1F Lobby (Ikebukuro Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• GIRLS BAND CRY Special ExhibitionAnime Tokyo Station (Ikebukuro Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun)
• Horimiya Cafe: Katagiri High School Festival (motto cafe Ikebukuro)motto cafe Ikebukuro (Ikebukuro Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 7 min on foot from here · Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 27 (Sun)
• Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Collab Cafe (emo cafe Ikebukuro)emo cafe Ikebukuro (Stack Bldg. 8F) (Ikebukuro Sta.) · 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot from here · Dec 16 (Wed) – Feb 7 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• 寛永堂Featured on Jun Sanpo (Oct 24, 2025) · about 14 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

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FAQ

When is Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra: Fantastic Christmas 2026, Beethoven's Ninth for wind band?

Dec 22 (Tue)

What are the opening hours of Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra: Fantastic Christmas 2026, Beethoven's Ninth for wind band?

19:00 start Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra: Fantastic Christmas 2026, Beethoven's Ninth for wind band cost?

S ¥8,000 / A ¥6,000 / B ¥4,500 / U25 ¥3,000 / S pair ¥13,000

Where is Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra: Fantastic Christmas 2026, Beethoven's Ninth for wind band and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The nearest station is Ikebukuro Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.