Live music & concerts in Tokyo
196 live music & concerts in Tokyo, on now or this week, with dates, hours, prices and nearest stations in English. 36 of them are free.
Oct 19 (Mon) – Oct 21 (Wed) 19:00 start
A three-night series with a different lineup each night, opening with taiko drums, shinobue flute and violin; end time not announced.
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Enraku V School Young Rakugo Show (Oct 21, special guest Sanyutei Koraku)
Hirai Enzotei (Hirai Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) 14:00 start
A rakugo show by young performers of the fifth Enraku school. On Oct 21 Sanyutei Kensaku closes the show, with special guest Sanyutei Koraku. Doors open 30 minutes before.
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Inner Journey presents “Umi-yobi no Yoru ni” Acoustic Free Live
Shimokita Senrogai Akichi (open lot) (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) 19:00 start
A free acoustic set. Doors open at 18:30. The announcement gives no end time.
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TAMTAM × タコ足イヤホンズ × 東京塩麹 (Tokyo Shiokouji)
Aoyama Tsukimiru Kimi Omou (Moon Romantic) (Gaiemmae Sta.)
Oct 21 (Wed) 19:00 start
A three-band bill with TAMTAM, タコ足イヤホンズ and 東京塩麹. Doors 18:30.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 21 (Wed) 19:30 start
Saxophonist 峰厚介 and pianist 小島良喜 play a duo set; end time not announced.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 20 (Tue) – Oct 22 (Thu) 18:00 start
Saxophonist Joshua Redman and his quartet. Two shows a day, starting at 18:00 and 20:30.
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Arakawa Culture Festival: Yokyoku (Noh Chanting) Recital
Suwadai Hiroba-kan (Nishi-Nippori Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 10:30 start
Part of the Arakawa City Culture Festival: a day of yokyoku, the chanting of Noh texts. Organized by Arakawa City and its federation of cultural groups. Times are tentative.
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Lap-Sit Picture Book Class (Tsunohazu Library)
Tsunohazu Library (Nishi-shinjuku-gochome Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 11:00 start
Parents and children learn how to choose and read picture books from age 0. For infants with parents, and expectant families.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 24 (Sat) 12:30 start
Koenji Fes daytime showcase with five local bands on the JIROKICHI stage.
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Owl Storytime Special
Higashi-Kasai Community Hall, meeting rooms 1–2 (2F) (Kasai Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 14:30 start
A special edition of the monthly Owl Storytime, with oral storytelling for children and adults in two sessions. Just come along; 20 per session.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 24 (Sat) 14:30 start
Picture-book readings and finger plays by volunteer storytellers. No reservation; first come, first served. Doors open 13:30. No parking.
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Katsushika Trio COBALT EXPRESS TOUR 2026
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 17:00 start
The 2026 tour of the fusion trio 'Katsushika Trio': Tetsuo Sakurai (bass), Akira Jimbo (drums) and Minoru Mukaiya (keyboards). The Katsushika show starts at 17:00.
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Koenji Fes 2026 Talk: Jun Miura x Scha Dara Parr
Za-Koenji Theatre 2 (Koenji Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 18:00 start
Jun Miura and Scha Dara Parr headline Koenji Fes's annual talk show; end time not announced.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 24 (Sat) 19:30 start
Tokyo Local Honk headlines a solo show at JIROKICHI; end time not announced.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 18 (Sun) – Oct 25 (Sun) 13:00 start
Hear the koto at Yamamotei, a Taisho-era house blending Japanese and Western styles with a fine garden. Ikuta-school ensembles play on the 18th and 25th.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 22 (Thu) – Oct 25 (Sun) 19:00 start
Contemporary dance festival of Asian choreographers: a showcase and two programs of about 2 hours each.
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TACHIKAWA JAZZ NIGHT 2026 Final
GREEN SPRINGS 2F Public Square, Tachikawa (Tachikawa Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) 15:00 start
Open-air jazz on the Public Square (about 40 min per set): Oct 23 at 17:00 and 19:00, Oct 24-25 at 15:00 and 17:00, with yaon sessions in between. Pets allowed at GREEN SPRINGS on a leash or in a carrier/stroller (not on the lawn).
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Vessel: A Space Journey
Setagaya Egret Hall (Setagaya Civic Hall) (Setagaya Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) 19:30 start
A Swedish contemporary circus company's first Japan visit: tightrope, juggling and Cyr wheel set to live guitar. Preschoolers admitted on the 25th.
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Shimotaka Music Festival
Shimo-Takaido Shopping Street and Matsuzawa Elementary School (Shimo-Takaido Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 13:30 start
A music festival in the Shimo-Takaido shopping street area, Oct 24-25, 13:30-20:00, at Shimo-Takaido Shopping Street and Matsuzawa Elementary School. No registration needed.
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First Orchestra from Age 0: Animal Parade (Meguro Persimmon Hall)
Meguro Persimmon Hall, Small Hall (Toritsu-daigaku Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00 start
An interactive concert by Salon Orchestra Japan playing animal-themed classics, with a waltz dance corner. Before the show, kids can play toy instruments and try the violin. Nursing room available.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00 start
A neighborhood outdoor music festival in Takasago Kita Park, with bands and singers from 10:00, a Future Stage for performers 18 and under, and a flea market.
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Puppet Show (Ishihama Library)
Taito City Industrial Training Center, 3F (Minami-Senju Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00 start
A puppet show by a professional troupe, hosted by Ishihama Library. Shows at 11:00 and 13:00, 70 seats each; numbered tickets at the library's 3F counter.
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Halloween Story Time (Tsunohazu Community Center)
Tsunohazu Community Center (Nishi-shinjuku-gochome Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00 start
Halloween-themed stories for children. Listed on Shinjuku City's kids' event page.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 12:00 start
Choirs, ensembles and wind bands from the Arakawa Music Federation perform. Open to everyone. Times are provisional.
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Green Palace Lobby Concert (Soprano and Piano)
Green Palace Lobby (Shin-Koiwa Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 12:00 start
A free concert in the lobby of Green Palace, performed by Kayoko Nakajima (soprano) and 赤塚由紀 (piano). 12:00-12:45.
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Taiwanese Opera "Nezha" (Marugoto Taiwan Fair)
Za-Koenji Theatre 2 (Koenji Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 13:00 start
Taiwan's Tang Mei-yun Taiwanese Opera Company performs gezaixi; end time not announced.
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NEWFOLK presents "Musashino Elegy"
Kichijoji Star Pine's Cafe and 3 other venues (Kichijoji Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 13:00 start
A circuit gig across four Kichijoji venues with about 25 acts including Kimura Mitsuki, The Pees and Taifu Club; end time not announced.
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Katsushika Philharmonic Members Concert at a Sento (Tomi-no-yu)
Tomi-no-yu public bath (Tateishi) (Keisei-Tateishi Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 13:00 start
Members of the Katsushika Philharmonic play classical pieces, film music, children's songs and Japanese pop in Tomi-no-yu, a public bathhouse in Tateishi. Doors 12:30.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 13:30 start
A free concert at Asakusa Public Hall. Starts 14:00; unreserved seating, but advance online booking is required.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 14:00 start
Classic rakugo comic storytelling by the Edogawa Rakugo Society in the tatami room of Koiwa Kumin-kan. Doors open 13:30.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 14:00 start
A free rakugo show at Hirai Enzotei, with Misakiya Sakuranosuke, Kagurazaka Engacho, Chizuruya Komari, Tatsunoya Renren and Gyuintei Bashoku. Apply by phone to Hirai Enzotei; doors open 30 minutes before.
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Listening to the Biwa (Edogawa City Central Library)
Edogawa City Central Library 4F AV Hall (Shin-Koiwa Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 14:00 start
Hear biwa lute player Yoshi Osaka perform 'Honnoji' and 'Horaisan' with commentary. Junior high school age and up, 50 seats; apply at the counter, by phone or online from Oct 6.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 18:00 start
A Sunday-night live event with eight acts. Discount price ¥1,500.
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Koenji Fes 2026: Kenji Ohtsuki "Oken Nohohon School"
Za-Koenji Theatre 2 (Koenji Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 18:00 start
Book-launch talk by Kenji Ohtsuki with Kinniku Shojo Tai members as guests; end time not announced.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 25 (Sun) 18:00 start
Bushiroad's first fashion event: a stage combining live music, a reading play and a fashion show, featuring STARDOM, Revue Starlight, BanG Dream!, ZERO RISE and more. Doors 17:00, start 18:00 (until 20:30; times may change). Tickets via e+; check the official page for fees.
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Music of Salons and Courts 2026-27, “Medieval Courts and Towns”: Medieval Music Night
Minami-Aoyama MANDALA (Gaiemmae Sta.)
Oct 26 (Mon) 19:30 start
A two-part evening of medieval music; TrouBour perform in part one. Doors 18:30. Also streamed online (¥2,500).
Official page (Japanese)Oct 27 (Tue) 19:00 start
A free outdoor live show in the plaza beside the Shibuya River, with 烏兎 -uto- and 来島エル.
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Tokyo Enka Live Katsushika vol.258: Tokuma Japan Autumn Enka Festival
Kameari Lirio Hall (Kameari Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) 13:30 start
An autumn enka showcase of Tokuma Japan singers, including Hiroko Matsumae and others. Starts 13:30; members ¥2,700.
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Merg Lou 1st EP “Tengoku no Kisetsu” Release Party – With a Little Help from My Friends
Shibuya La.mama (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) 19:00 start
The release party for Merg Lou’s first EP, with hotspring and the myeahns. Doors 18:30. Under-25s ¥1,000 (plus one drink).
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Furatto Musashino 2026 Special Live
Star Pine's Cafe, Kichijoji (Kichijoji Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) 19:00 start
A special Furatto Musashino 2026 show with The Screen Tones and Overalls; end time not announced.
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Onpu Club Halloween Party (Singing, Violin and Piano)
Musashino Place (Musashi-sakai Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) 10:00 start
A Halloween party for parents and children aged 0-2: rhythmic play to live singing, violin and piano, plus a Halloween craft. Costumes welcome. In the B2 Performance Studio of Musashino Place. Book via Instagram DM; closes when full.
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Minato City Hall Lobby Concert No. 5 (Koto & Shamisen)
Minato City Hall main building, 1F lobby (Onarimon Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) 12:10 start
A 30-minute lunchtime concert in the city hall lobby. Koto and shamisen by the Japan Traditional Culture Association: "Yashima," a medley of old Japanese songs, "Hanamizuki" and more (planned). No registration needed; just come to the venue.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 29 (Thu) 18:30 start
A four-band night with Otogibanashi, She Her Her Hers, Ålborg and Yukiguni. Doors 17:30.
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Hashiken Full Band Style!! Release Live
Star Pine's Cafe, Kichijoji (Kichijoji Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) 19:30 start
Hashiken celebrates his new release with a nine-piece full band; end time not announced.
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piano park Concert "Listen on Piano" (Shinjuku Park Tower)
Shinjuku Park Tower 1F lobby (Tochomae Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) 17:30 start
A one-hour free piano concert in the 1F lobby of Shinjuku Park Tower, in the early evening.
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Asagaya Jazz Streets 2026 at Jazz & wine Clavier (Evening)
Jazz & wine Clavier (Asagaya Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) 18:30 start
Asagaya Jazz Streets venue show: vocal duo Dry Martini plays two sets.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 30 (Fri) – Oct 31 (Sat) 19:30 start
Piano-led sets by 清水絵理子 (30th) and 布施音人 (31st) with percussionist 岡部洋一; end time not announced.
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First Orchestra from Age 0: Blue Danube Halloween Special (Honjo BIG SHIP)
Honjo Community Plaza BIG SHIP, 4F Multipurpose Hall (Ryogoku Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 10:00 start
A Halloween edition of Salon Orchestra Japan's interactive concert, with toy instruments, a violin try-out, toy and sweets gifts. Costumes welcome.
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ENJOY HALLOWEEN! English Picture Book Read-Aloud Class for Families (Hikifune Library)
Hikifune Library 5F Meeting Room (Keisei-Hikifune Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 10:00 start
A class on bringing English picture books into reading at home: how to choose books, read-aloud demonstrations and movement games. 15 families, first come first served; apply by form, at the counter or by phone.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 31 (Sat) 10:30 start
A charity recital of Japanese classical dance by the Bando school at Asakusa Public Hall, from 11:00 to about 18:30.
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Halloween Concert for Parents and Kids (Sunpearl Arakawa Lounge Concert Special)
Sunpearl Arakawa, Small Hall (Machiya Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00 start
A Halloween concert for preschoolers and their parents. 100 seats including adults; apply online by Oct 21 (lottery), no entry without an application. Doors 10:30, starts 11:00.
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Asagaya Jazz Streets 2026 at Jazz & wine Clavier (Afternoon)
Jazz & wine Clavier (Asagaya Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 13:30 start
Afternoon Jazz Streets sets by TRIO "JOG" with trumpeter-singer Hikari Ichihara.
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Hopeful Concert 2026: Film & Ballet
Tower Hall Funabori Small Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 13:30 start
A concert by the Edogawa Performers Association with piano, flute and clarinet playing famous film and ballet music. Doors 13:00.
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First Orchestra from Age 0: Blue Danube Halloween Special (Kitazawa Town Hall)
Kitazawa Town Hall, 12F Sky Salon (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 13:30 start
A Halloween edition of Salon Orchestra Japan's interactive concert, in two sessions (doors 13:30 and 15:00). Toy and sweets gifts, costumes welcome.
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Ohanashi Crayon Halloween Special (Kasai Library)
Kasai Library 3F AV Room (Kasai Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 14:00 start
A Halloween-themed storytime by the library's regular storytellers, Ohanashi Crayon. Costumes welcome. 50 spots; apply by phone or at the counter (from Sep 27, first come).
Official page (Japanese)Oct 31 (Sat) 14:00 start
A kodan (traditional storytelling) show at Hirai Enzotei. 14:00-15:30, 30 seats (first come, first served). Apply by phone to Hirai Enzotei (from Oct 2, 13:30). Free.
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Ohanashi Dream Storytime (Nishi-Kasai Library)
Nishi-Kasai Library, storytime room (3F) (Nishi-Kasai Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 14:30 start
Thirty minutes of picture books and finger plays in the library's storytime room. 20 places.
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Sacred Voices of South India: The World of Carnatic Music
Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Small Hall (Mitaka Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 16:00 start
Carnatic music by vocal duo Trichur Brothers with percussion; end time not announced.
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SPOOKY PUMPKIN 2026 – Puro All Night Halloween Party
Sanrio Puroland (Tama-Center Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 21:30 start
A one-night all-night Halloween party at Sanrio Puroland (starts 22:00).
Official page (Japanese)Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 1 (Sun) 19:30 start
A Japan-France work in which Akaji Maro and Dairakudakan butoh dancers read Bach's cello suites, played live, through the body. Post-show talk on the 30th.
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YOKOHAMA Station Jazz LIVE Vol.5
JR Yokohama Station East Exit deck (Oct 30) / JR Yokohama Tower Atrium 2F (Oct 31, Nov 1) (Yokohama Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 12:30 start
Free jazz concerts at Yokohama Station. Fri Oct 30 on the East Exit plaza deck at 17:30 and 18:30 (about 30 min each); Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1 in the JR Yokohama Tower Atrium 2F (West Exit) at 12:30, 14:00 and 16:00 (about 45 min each). Free (if moved inside the ticket gates due to rain, a platform ticket may be needed).
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2nd Edogawa Arts & Culture Festival: Performing Arts Festival
Tower Hall Funabori Main Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00 start
Nov 1 features traditional and popular performing arts such as Kasai hayashi festival music, Kasai Osharaku, sato-kagura, shakuhachi, shigin, folk song, new-style dance and magic; Nov 3 (holiday) is Japanese dance, including children. No photos or video.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00 start
Folk songs performed by the Arakawa Min'yo Association and students of parent-and-child traditional culture classes. Times are provisional.
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Music Picture Book: Rusticana (Classical Concert for Families, Ages 0+)
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Iris Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00 start
A family concert where a brass quintet dressed as animals plays music from Cavalleria Rusticana and Heidi, Girl of the Alps. Two shows at 10:00 and 13:00, about 90 minutes.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:30 start
Nerima City's music festival, 10:30–16:30 (planned). Includes a kids' stage (10:30–11:40: fife and drum club, brass band, dance, junior orchestra), hands-on instrument play with real and toy instruments, and a coloring workshop and stamp rally by Toei Animation. Only the vibration speakers (listening support) require registration.
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JAZZ FESTIVAL in Yoyogi park 2026
Yoyogi Park, Central Lawn (Chuo Hiroba) (Harajuku Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00 start
A free jazz concert on the park’s central lawn, with the 矢崎恵理 Trio and Yusuke Shima’s “Meikyoku wo Fuku” DUO.
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Arakawa Culture Festival: Japanese Traditional Music
Nippori Sunny Hall (Nippori Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 12:00 start
A joint recital across many traditional Japanese music genres by members of the Arakawa Hogaku Federation. Times are provisional.
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67th Shinopura-tei Rakugo Show
Shinozaki Bunka Plaza 3F Lecture Room (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 13:30 start
A rakugo comic storytelling show at Shinozaki Culture Plaza, right by Shinozaki Station. 13:30-15:30, free, 90 seats by phone or web booking.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 15:00 start
A holiday afternoon tango show by the ensemble 空谷足音; end time not announced.
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Geigeki Brunch Concert (November)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) 11:00 start
A one-hour weekday-morning recital of popular classics; ages 5 and up.
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Sunpearl Arakawa Lounge Concert: Soprano, Baritone & Piano
Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) 11:45 start
A lunchtime lounge concert of soprano and baritone songs with piano. Doors 11:45, start 12:10. Free, unreserved seating, 80 seats. Advance application required (lottery if oversubscribed; winners notified by email); no entry without application (end time not listed).
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William Tyler and Takuro Okada (guitar and guitar)
Aoyama Tsukimiru Kimi Omou (Moon Romantic) (Gaiemmae Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) 19:30 start
A guitar-and-guitar show by William Tyler and Takuro Okada. Doors 19:00.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 5 (Thu) 19:00 start
A suspense play: an accident during a deer hunt at a mountain hut in eastern Hokkaido starts a chase between hunter and hunted at minus twenty degrees.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Lunchtime Pipe Organ Concert Vol.162
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) 12:00 start
A 45-minute lunchtime organ recital by Ville Urponen.
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Ongaku no Mori V (Machiya Culture Center)
Machiya Culture Center Fureai Hiroba (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) 14:00 start
A piano, clarinet and bassoon trio of Tokyo University of the Arts graduate students plays Beethoven, Brahms and a Cinema Paradiso medley. No reservation; pay ¥500 on the day. 100 seats.
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nest 30th Anniversary “Illreme -80 to 50 Release Party-”
Spotify O-nest (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) 19:30 start
Part of O-nest’s 30th-anniversary series: a release party by Illreme, with (((さらうんど))) as opening act. Doors 19:00.
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Orchestra for Ages 0 and Up: The Blue Danube (Move Machiya)
Move Machiya, Move Hall (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 10:30 start
An interactive orchestra concert parents can enjoy with babies from age 0, featuring "The Blue Danube" by Salon Orchestra Japan. Ticket sales end Oct 24.
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39th Ogikubo Music Festival: Classical at the Station! Saturday
Ogikubo Town Seven Building station plaza (Ogikubo Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 12:00 start
Part of the Ogikubo Music Festival: saxophone quartets, a trombone trio and a jazz ensemble play in the plaza in front of Ogikubo Station. Drop by as you pass.
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39th Ogikubo Music Festival: Concert for Ages 0 and Up
Suginami Kokaido Grand Salon (Ogikubo Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 12:00 start
Two family shows by ensemble LEDA (soprano, violin, cello, piano): one for children to enjoy, one for parents with kids. Book via the festival website form.
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22nd Wakabayashi-Sangenjaya Community Music Festival
Sangenjaya Elementary School gym (Sangenjaya Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30 start
Nine local groups of children and adults perform songs, dance and music. Bring indoor shoes.
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Enzotei Rakugo at Higashi-Kasai Library
Higashi-Kasai Community Hall, meeting rooms 1–2 (2F) (Kasai Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30 start
The Enzotei rakugo show visits Higashi-Kasai Library, with the Edogawa Rakugo Study Group and others. Elementary age and up (no infants); 50 places, apply by phone or at the counter.
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Mandara Demae Yose Vol. 72 (Kamakura Ikoi Koryukan)
Kamakura Ikoi Koryukan (Keisei-Koiwa Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30 start
A neighborhood rakugo show by the Kamakura branch of the Katsushika Tourism Association, featuring Sanyutei Enjaku and others. Reception from 13:30, starts 14:00; about 70 seats, first come first served. End time not published.
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Katsushika Folk Tale Picture-Card Show (Tora-san Museum)
Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum (free rest area) (Shibamata Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30 start
Local folk tales of Katsushika told with kamishibai picture cards in the museum's free rest area. 13:30-14:30 (planned), free.
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39th Ogikubo Music Festival: Rooftop Concert in the Breeze, Part 1
Ogikubo Town Seven rooftop (outdoor stage) (Ogikubo Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 14:00 start
Two saxophone quartets play Saint-Saëns' Danse macabre, excerpts from Ravel's Boléro and more on an outdoor rooftop stage by Ogikubo Station.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 7 (Sat) 14:00 start
Hitomiza, the puppet troupe known for Hyokkori Hyotanjima, performs two short plays. 60 places (up to 4 per group, 1 adult per group); sign up at the 1F counter from Oct 24, 9:00.
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Sadao Watanabe Quartet 2026: Into Tomorrow (75th Anniversary)
Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Main Hall (Mitaka Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 15:30 start
Jazz saxophonist Sadao Watanabe marks 75 years with his quartet; sold out, end time not announced.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 7 (Sat) 17:00 start
Folk singer-songwriter Shozo Ise's annual birthday concert in Katsushika, packed with his best-known songs. End time is approximate.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 7 (Sat) 19:30 start
A new performance by artist Yin Yuan, starting from the history of horses absorbed into the logic of machines and capital, combining installation, sound and performance. Doors 19:00, 19:30–22:00 (about 1 hour, enter and leave freely). Free.
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Tennoz Water Opera 2026 – Harmonious Nights between Art and Canal
Tennoz Canal / Canal East (Tennozu Isle Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 19:00 start
An opera performed on a floating stage on the Tennoz canal. Doors 18:00; held in light rain, cancelled in stormy weather.
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Arakawa Culture Festival: Kayokyoku Song Contest
Sun Pearl Arakawa (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00 start
Popular Japanese songs performed by members of the Arakawa Kayo Association and culture course students. Times are provisional.
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Reading Performance for Grown-ups (Sunpearl Arakawa 1-1-1 Lounge)
Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 12:00 start
A 'new style' reading performance presented by Sunpearl Arakawa. Numbered tickets are handed out at the lounge entrance from 12:00; doors 12:30, start 13:00. 30 seats, first come, first served (end time not listed).
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Musical Story Concert in Setagaya Vol.9 & Instrument Try-out
Tamagawa Civic Hall, Seseragi Hall (Todoroki Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 13:00 start
Part 1: musical picture books for babies such as The Lion and the Mouse, plus percussion try-out; Part 2: Kaguya-hime told with live music. Separate admission per part.
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Talk by 石崎洋司, Author of "Kuro Majo-san ga Toru!!" (Kodomo Plaza Library)
Koto City Kodomo Plaza 4F Multipurpose Space 1 (Sumiyoshi Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 14:00 start
The author of the "Kuro Majo-san ga Toru!!" series talks about his works and his own way of coming up with and writing stories. 80 places; apply via the dedicated form Oct 24–26, lottery if oversubscribed.
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Yoshimoto Comedy Live in Arakawa 2026: Autumn Big-Laugh Harvest Festival
Sun Pearl Arakawa (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 9 (Mon) 19:00 start
A Yoshimoto comedy show with Punk Booboo, Gakutensoku, Jelladon, Aiseki Start, Batterys, Evers and more. Doors 18:30, starts 19:00. Children 4 and under free on a lap.
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Jazz Concert from Age 0 (Setagaya Literary Museum)
Setagaya Literary Museum (Roka-koen Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) 10:30 start
Real jazz by a New York-based pianist that babies can enjoy too. Two shows, 10:30 and 15:30; booking required.
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Rokunin Mawashi: Polishing Headline Pieces (Hirai Enzotei)
Hirai Enzotei (Hirai Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) 14:00 start
Young rakugo and kodan storytellers polish their headline pieces. Nov 13 features Shunputei Shoichi and Kanda Koiito; another session on Nov 27 has Shofukutei Kiko and Katsura Sasamaru. Phone reservations at Hirai Enzotei from Oct 16, 13:30.
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PUSHIM × INSIST LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2026 Presented by Groovillage
duo MUSIC EXCHANGE (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) 19:00 start
The Tokyo date of the club tour by PUSHIM and the INSIST BAND. Doors 18:00. Group-of-four and kids’ tickets are also available.
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5th Street-Corner Concert at Midori Library (Family Session)
Midori Library 3F Study Room (Ryogoku Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) 10:00 start
A small family concert at Midori Library in Sumida City. Doors 9:45. 15 places, first come first served (up to 2 guardians per child); apply from 9:00 on Oct 26 at the counter, by phone or on the library website.
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Pipe Organ from Age 0: Explore the Organ Castle
Musashino Civic Cultural Hall, Small Hall (Mitaka Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) 10:30 start
An interactive concert where a princess guides you through the pipe organ as a 'castle', with organ, soprano and storytelling.
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Fellows in Concert Vol.26: ROMAN EMPIRE
Tower Hall Funabori Main Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) 13:30 start
Brass Band Fellows plays a program themed on ancient Rome. Doors 13:00, starts 13:30, ends around 15:30. Admission ¥500.
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Rakugo Muse: Goddesses of Laughter Gather in Kameari
Kameari Lirio Hall (Kameari Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) 13:30 start
A rakugo (Japanese comic storytelling) show at Kameari Lirio Hall. Starts 13:30, reserved seating. End time not published.
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MARUNOUCHI SOUNDSCAPE 2026 (Harlem Nights 2026 & Marunouchi Street Live)
Marunouchi Building Hall (Marunouchi Bldg 7F) / Marunouchi Naka-dori (Tokyo Sta.)
Nov 12 (Thu) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00 start
The music program opening MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY: Harlem jazz, gospel and tap shows at Marunouchi Building Hall, street performances and DJs on Naka-dori, and a gospel show on the evening of Nov 13.
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Edogawa Philharmonic Orchestra 50th Concert
Tower Hall Funabori Main Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00 start
Conducted by Hitoshi Wakui: Wagner's Lohengrin Act 3 Prelude, Dvořák's Carnival Overture and Brahms' Symphony No. 1. Two shows, 11:00 and 15:00.
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Hanashobutei Futatsume Rakugo No.5: Shunputei Edaji & Sanyutei Mantsu
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Iris Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 13:30 start
A rakugo show with up-and-coming futatsume storytellers Shunputei Edaji and Sanyutei Mantsu, the 5th in Katsushika Symphony Hills' 'Hanashobutei' series. Starts 13:30.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 15 (Sun) 14:00 start
A ballet concert held as part of the Arakawa City Culture Festival at Sunpearl Arakawa's main hall.
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Nodoka Okisawa x Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo: Fauré Requiem
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Nov 16 (Mon) 14:00 start
Conductor Nodoka Okisawa and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo perform Fauré's Requiem for string quintet and organ, plus Japanese lyrical songs.
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Seasonal Letters Concert: Autumn / Stars and Night (Edogawa Cultural Center special)
Kanosone Community Hall (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 16 (Mon) 14:00 start
A one-hour concert held while the Edogawa Cultural Center is closed. Mezzo-soprano Yuki Akimoto, tenor Hayato Oki and pianist Yuhei Kimura sing songs of stars and night such as "Hoshimeguri no Uta" and "Fly Me to the Moon". Take the Keisei Bus to Kanosone Kuminkan; no preschool children.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 16 (Mon) 18:20 start
A sing-along event where people of all ages sing together. Starts 18:20 (doors 20 min earlier); unreserved seating. Tickets via the ACC ticket site and Machiya Culture Center.
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17th Ohayo Rakugo: Katsura Yamato
Nippori Sunny Hall Concert Salon (Nippori Sta.)
Nov 17 (Tue) 10:30 start
A morning rakugo show by Arakawa-born master Katsura Yamato, performing "Nirami Kaeshi" and "Kaji Musuko". Starts 10:30 (doors 10:00); unreserved seating. End time is approximate.
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Young Rakugo Performers of the Enraku Ichimonkai (Hirai Enzotei)
Hirai Enzotei (Hirai Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 18 (Wed) 14:00 start
A 90-minute rakugo show by four young storytellers of the 5th Enraku school; the lineup changes each time. Phone reservations from Oct 16, 13:30. There is also a show on Fri Nov 27 at 19:00.
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Sunpearl Arakawa Lounge Concert: A Special Afternoon with Soprano
Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) 11:45 start
A lunchtime lounge concert of soprano singing. Doors 11:45, start 12:10. Free, unreserved seating, 80 seats. Advance application required (lottery if oversubscribed; winners notified by email); no entry without application (end time not listed).
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Secrets of Composers Season VII No. 27: Darius Milhaud with Miho Sumitani (Saxophone)
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Iris Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) 13:30 start
A weekday afternoon concert where saxophonist Miho Sumitani plays Milhaud, including Scaramouche and La danse des petits crocodiles. Starts 13:30; end time not published.
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Sunny Hall Rakugo No.439: Tatekawa Danko School
Nippori Sunny Hall Concert Salon (Nippori Sta.)
Nov 19 (Thu) 19:00 start
A show by the school of Tatekawa Danko, with six disciples taking the stage. Starts 19:00, unreserved seating. Tickets on sale Oct 16 from 10:00.
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Shinopura Lobby Concert (Guitar: Hiroshi Sasahara)
Shinozaki Culture Plaza (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) 13:00 start
A lobby concert on the first floor of Shinozaki Culture Plaza with guitarist Hiroshi Sasahara. 13:00-14:00.
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Yutaka Sado x Siena Wind Orchestra: Brass Festival 2026 in Katsushika
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) 18:00 start
Yutaka Sado conducts the Siena Wind Orchestra in Sparke's Music of the Spheres, Respighi's Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome, with talk segments.
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Welcome! Concert for Everyone (Sumida Triphony Hall)
Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall (Kinshicho Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 21 (Sat) 10:30 start
A New Japan Philharmonic concert where babies' voices are welcome, with a Totoro dance and Pokémon sing-along. Tickets by phone or at the box office only.
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First Orchestra from Age 0: Winter Concert (Sancha Sharenado Hall)
Sancha Sharenado Hall, 5F Meeting Room Orion (Sangenjaya Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:00 start
An interactive concert by Salon Orchestra Japan with winter favorites such as the Skaters' Waltz. Toy instruments and a violin try-out after doors open.
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Melolin: Music, Rhythmics and Craft Workshop for Parents and Kids
Seijo Nursery 1F Hall (Seijogakuen-mae Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:45 start
A hands-on workshop by musicians and nursery teachers: live music, rhythmics and a stained-glass craft. For ages 0 to early elementary; 25 groups, booking required.
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Orchestra for Ages 0 and Up: Winter Concert (Infini Theater, Hachimanyama)
Infini Theater (Oto Oasis 1F) (Hachimanyama Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 13:50 start
An interactive concert for families from age 0. Two shows: doors 13:50 / start 14:10 and doors 15:10 / start 15:30, with toy-instrument play and a violin try-out before each. Mat seats at the front and chairs at the back. Nursing, diaper-changing and stroller space available. Early-bird prices until Nov 1.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 21 (Sat) 14:00 start
Puppet theater by a local volunteer storytelling group, including the folk tale 'Nezumi no Sumo' (The Mice's Sumo). For elementary age and under; preschoolers with a guardian.
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55th Matsushima Saturday Yose
Matsushima Community Hall, Japanese-style Room (Shin-Koiwa Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 14:00 start
A neighborhood yose (comedy storytelling show) in the Japanese-style room of a community center, featuring 夢見家朝楽 and others. 30 seats; advance registration by phone or email required (in order of application).
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30th Shitamachi Music Fair (Ueno Asakusa Chamber Orchestra)
Former Tokyo Music School Sogakudo (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 14:00 start
A classical concert by Taito City's amateur Ueno Asakusa Chamber Orchestra in the historic former Sogakudo hall. Doors 13:30. No preschool children.
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MAX Daiku Chorus 2nd Concert: "A German Requiem"
Sun Pearl Arakawa (Minowa Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 13:00 start
A choir concert of Brahms' "A German Requiem" Op. 45 plus Hungarian Dances (orchestral versions). Starts 13:00; reserved seating. Ask by email before bringing preschoolers.
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Nerimabun Music Delivery in Nerima (Megane Brass Quintet)
Nakamura-Minami Sports Exchange Center (Nakamurabashi Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 13:00 start
An outreach concert by the brass quintet Megane Brass Quintet. The preschool session is 13:00–13:45 (from age 0, with narrator Ayako Noguchi), and the general session 15:30–16:30 is for elementary schoolers. 200 seats each, tickets from Nerima Culture Center online, by phone or at the counter.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 22 (Sun) 13:30 start
A concert on the theme of peace, organized by the Edogawa Peace Concert Executive Committee. 200 seats, first come first served; apply by phone, fax or email by 17:00 on November 10.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 22 (Sun) 14:00 start
A concert by Chorus Gunsei, formed by alumni of the Edogawa Children's Choir. Reserve via Instagram/X DM or email and pay at the door.
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Taeko Onuki Concert 2026
Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Hall (Sangenjaya Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 17:30 start
Taeko Onuki's autumn Tokyo concert; end time not announced.
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Edogawa Wind Orchestra 46th Family Concert
Tower Hall Funabori 5F Main Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 13:30 start
A family concert by the Edogawa Wind Orchestra. 750 seats by lottery; apply on the orchestra's website by 23:00 on November 7.
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Orchestra for Ages 0 and Up: Winter Concert (Ota Bunka no Mori)
Ota Bunka no Mori 5F, Multipurpose Room (Omori Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 14:00 start
An interactive family concert by Salon Orchestra Japan. Doors open at 14:00 with toy-instrument play and a violin try-out; the concert starts at 14:30 with a "Let's Waltz!" corner (The Skaters' Waltz and more). Nursing room available. Early-bird prices until Nov 7. About 16 minutes' walk from Omori Station West Exit.
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KITAZAWA DISCO: Dance Fever in Shimokitazawa
Kitazawa Town Hall (Shimokitazawa Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 15:00 start
An afternoon disco at Kitazawa Town Hall on Nov 23 (holiday), 15:00-16:30, with DJ KOJI, DJ mikihisa, dancer Kikue and others. Tickets 3,000 yen.
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Onpu no Mahou: parent-and-child music event (November)
Parent-and-child cafe lounge koti (Kichijoji Sta.)
Nov 24 (Tue) 10:00 start
A 2-hour music event for parents and babies by a pianist and a children's singer/nursery teacher: seasonal songs, rhythmics with live piano, baby touch exercises, mess-free finger art and more. Limited to 4 families; book by Instagram DM. The venue is a 12-minute walk from Kichijoji Station (address given after booking).
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Fuji Electric Super Concert: Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Nov 25 (Wed) 18:20 start
Starts 19:00. Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with Krystian Zimerman, Takemitsu's 'A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden' and Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'. Half-price student seats only via Japan Arts Pia.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 26 (Thu) 14:00 start
A weekday-afternoon recital by pianist Ryoma Takagi, including Rachmaninoff's 'The Bells', Debussy's 'Clair de lune', Chopin's 'Heroic' Polonaise and Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 28 (Sat) 15:30 start
A concert by the band MAGNETS: Masaaki Sakai on vocals with Mickie Yoshino (keyboards), Kavka Shishido (drums), Ryuji Sawa (guitar) and Happiness Tokunaga (bass).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun) 14:00 start
Büchner's unfinished play as a fantastical nightmare in a freak-show tent, with violin music by Keisuke Ota and two casts in alternation.
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50th Tokyo Workplace and Community Wind Band Ensemble Contest
Kameari Lirio Hall (Kameari Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 10:30 start
The 50th ensemble contest of the Tokyo workplace and community wind band federation at Kameari Lirio Hall. Starts 10:30, free unreserved seating. End time not published.
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Concert for Families from Age 0: "Ongaku no Ehon - Double Quintet"
Sun Pearl Arakawa (Minowa Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 14:00 start
The animal-costumed Zoorasian Brass teams up with a woodwind quintet for a family concert open to babies from age 0. About 90 min with intermission; reserved seating.
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Kazuma Miura & Tokyo Grand Soloists 10th Anniversary Concert
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 14:00 start
The 10th anniversary concert of the chamber orchestra led by bandoneon player Kazuma Miura, with Yasunao Ishida as solo violin, playing Piazzolla works such as 'Summer in Buenos Aires'.
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11th Japan-Austria Friendship Recital: A Gift from Vienna
Nippori Sunny Hall (Nippori Sta.)
Dec 2 (Wed) 18:00 start
A recital marking 30 years of sister-city ties between Arakawa and Vienna's Donaustadt district, with Vienna-born pianist Mitra Kotte. Starts 18:30; preschool children are not admitted.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 2 (Wed) 18:30 start
A rakugo show organized by Edogawa Sogo Bunka Center, featuring Katsura Miyaji, Sanyutei Enraku VII, Shunputei Ichizo and Sanyutei Arauma. Preschoolers not admitted.
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Nomura Mansai Kyogen Performance
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Dec 4 (Fri) 14:00 start
Mansai Nomura, Yukio Ishida and others perform the kyogen comedies Kazumo and Futari Bakama, with commentary by Go Iida.
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Christmas Concert for Ages 0 and Up (Den-en-chofu Seseragi-kan)
Den-en-chofu Seseragi-kan (Tamagawa Sta.)
Dec 5 (Sat) 15:00 start
A Christmas concert babies and adults can enjoy together. Booking opens Nov 21 (Sat) at 10:00 on the official reservation site.
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Christmas Orchestra Concert (Classical Music with Children, Dai-ichi Seimei Hall)
Dai-ichi Seimei Hall (Kachidoki Sta.)
Dec 6 (Sun) 10:30 start
Part of Triton Arts Network's classical series for families. The conductorless orchestra ARCUS plays about 60 minutes of music including Christmas Festival and Silent Night, at 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30. Ages 4 and up only (paid childcare for under-4s at the 15:30 show, booking required). Elementary pupils can book an on-stage listening or singing experience.
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Katsushika Philharmonic Orchestra 72nd Subscription Concert
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Dec 6 (Sun) 14:00 start
Conducted by Masahiro Isaki: Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, excerpts from Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty, and Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.
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Tokyo Phil: 32nd Shibuya Afternoon Concert "Enchanted by Jazz"
Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Shibuya Sta.)
Dec 6 (Sun) 14:00 start
Tokyo Philharmonic's holiday-afternoon series, with Miho Hazama conducting and hosting and Takuya Kuroda on trumpet, in a jazz-themed program. Starts 14:00.
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Musical Annie Christmas Concert
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Dec 12 (Sat) 11:00 start
Cast members of the musical Annie sing Christmas songs and numbers from the show with a live orchestra. Three shows at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00. Children under 4 are not admitted.
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE (MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026)
Tokyo Midtown Galleria 2F (in front of lucien pellat-finet) (Roppongi Sta.)
Dec 12 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 14:00 start
Live Christmas music at MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026. Three sets each day at 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00, about 30 minutes each.
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Cecion Suginami Meet The Artists vol.10 Christmas Family Concert 2026 with Japan Philharmonic
Cecion Suginami Hall (Higashi-Koenji Sta.)
Dec 13 (Sun) 11:00 start
A family Christmas concert by a special Japan Philharmonic ensemble. Two shows at 11:00 and 14:00, about an hour each; the second includes storytelling by Yumi Kakazu. The stage is decorated with paper cuttings by Ayano Sagawa.
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2nd Edogawa Arts and Culture Festival: Music Festival
Tower Hall Funabori Main Hall (Funabori Sta.)
Dec 13 (Sun) 12:30 start
The ward's biggest music event, with local orchestras, choirs, harmonica, koto, shamisen and mandolin groups. Starts 13:00; no registration needed.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 13 (Sun) 13:00 start
Three parts: favourites like Salut d'Amour, Christmas songs such as Ave Maria and O Holy Night, and a sing-along of Silent Night and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Starts 13:30; tickets by phone.
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Symphony Hills Boys and Girls Choir Christmas Concert
Kameari Lirio Hall (Kameari Sta.)
Dec 13 (Sun) 14:00 start
A Christmas concert by Katsushika's children's choir: assorted choral pieces in the first half, then a medley of cheerful Christmas songs. Children under 4 can sit free on an adult's lap (one per adult).
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Ginza Burat Special #225 Café Ginza 17 (Christmas songs)
Oji Hall (Ginza) (Ginza Sta.)
Dec 16 (Wed) 13:30 start
Composer-pianist Masanori Kato with the Harmonia Ensemble choir and others. Two shows: 13:30 matinee (women's choir, incl. a Christmas medley) and 18:30 soirée (men's and mixed choir, mostly Christmas songs such as 'Carol of the Bells' and 'Jingle Bell Rock'). Check the official page for end times.
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Tropical Jazz Big Band: THE Bonenkai LIVE 2026
Blue Note Tokyo (Omotesando Sta.)
Dec 16 (Wed) – Dec 17 (Thu) 18:00 start
The Latin jazz big band's annual year-end live show. Two shows a day at 18:00 and 20:30 (doors 17:00 and 19:45).
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Ryukakusan presents "Beethoven's Ninth" Special Concert for Everyone 2026
Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall (Kinshicho Sta.)
Dec 18 (Fri) 18:30 start
A year-end Ninth by the New Japan Philharmonic under Yutaka Sado, with a narrated "Story of the Ninth" told through illustrations. Ages 4+.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 18 (Fri) – Dec 19 (Sat) 19:00 start
Akiko Wada's annual shows at Blue Note Tokyo. One show a day: Dec 18 at 19:00 (doors 17:30), Dec 19 at 18:00 (doors 16:30).
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New Japan Philharmonic "Beethoven 9" Special Concert 2026
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Dec 19 (Sat) 14:00 start
Beethoven's Ninth conducted by Yutaka Sado with the Ritsuyukai Choir. U25 tickets available. No preschool children.
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Toy Band Winter Wonderland: Play Christmas with Hinemos!
Toshima Civic Center 8F Multipurpose Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 14:00 start
A Christmas concert by Hinemos, who play toys, melodicas and junk. Crying and moving around are OK. Kids who join the 10:30 parent-child workshop make a cymbal doll and take part in the afternoon show.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 19:00 start
Pianist Makoto Ozone's annual Christmas concert, with vocalist Anna Maria Jopek as guest. Starts 19:00 on the 19th and 15:00 on the 20th. Preschool children not admitted.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 20 (Sun) 13:30 start
Rakugo storyteller Katsura Yamato performs Bunshichi Mottoi (a year-end classic, first time in three years) and Shichidanme. Starts 14:00; U-25 tickets ¥1,500; no preschool children.
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Kassui Christmas Concert 2026 (Katsushika Wind Orchestra)
Katsushika Symphony Hills, Mozart Hall (Aoto Sta.)
Dec 20 (Sun) 14:00 start
The Katsushika Wind Orchestra's Christmas show in three parts: marching, junior and symphonic stages, plus a pre-concert. Designed so small children can enjoy it; under 4s sit free on an adult's lap.
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Beethoven's Ninth Special Concert 2026: Union Tool Christmas Concert
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Hatsudai Sta.)
Dec 21 (Mon) 19:00 start
New Japan Philharmonic plays Beethoven's Ninth at Tokyo Opera City before Christmas, conducted by Yutaka Sado. Elementary school children and up; U25 tickets available.
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TiA Christmas Dinner Show 2026 "WHITE NOEL" with White Noel Choir (Hotel New Grand)
Hotel New Grand Main Building 2F, Rainbow Ballroom (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Dec 22 (Tue) 17:30 start
A Christmas dinner show with gospel singer TiA and a choir of more than 60 singers. Reception 17:30, dinner 18:15, show 18:30–20:30. Online reservation only via the hotel's website, until full.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 21 (Mon) – Dec 23 (Wed) 18:00 start
Canadian jazz singer Holly Cole sings Christmas songs and winter numbers with a string quartet led by Atsuki Yoshida. Two shows a day at 18:00 and 20:30 (doors 17:00 and 19:45).
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Midori Ward Office Lunchtime Lobby Concert: Christmas Handbells
Yokohama Midori Ward Office 1F Lobby (Nakayama Sta.)
Dec 23 (Wed) 12:10 start
Christmas handbell performance by the Toyo Eiwa University Handbell Club, including "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells" and "Joy to the World." 12:10–12:45 (doors 11:40). Free, no registration needed; 30 seats, first come on the day.
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Haruka Kawauchi Christmas Dinner Show (Hotel New Grand)
Hotel New Grand Main Building 2F, Phoenix Room (Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.)
Dec 23 (Wed) 18:00 start
A Christmas dinner show with classical crossover singer Haruka Kawauchi. Reception 18:00, dinner 18:15, show 19:30–20:45. Online reservation only via the hotel's website, until full.
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John Ken Nuzzo Christmas Concert (12th)
YAMAHA Hall (Yamaha Ginza Bldg 7F) (Ginza Sta.)
Dec 23 (Wed) 19:00 start
The 12th Christmas concert by tenor John Ken Nuzzo, with guest violinist Miki Kobayashi and pianist Kasumi Maruki. Doors 18:30, starts 19:00. Tickets on teket. Check the official page for the end time.
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Suntory Hall Christmas Concert 2026: Bach Collegium Japan 'Messiah on Christmas Eve'
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Dec 24 (Thu) 17:50 start
A Christmas Eve tradition: Bach Collegium Japan under Masato Suzuki performs Handel's Messiah in full. Starts 18:30, ends around 21:40. Paid online streaming also available.
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Hotel New Otani Christmas Dinner & Concert 2026 (Kiyoshi Hikawa, Ran Ito, Masashi Sada)
Hotel New Otani Tokyo, The Main banquet floor, Tsuru-no-Ma (Akasaka-mitsuke Sta.)
Dec 22 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri) 18:30 start
Dec 22: Kiyoshi Hikawa (lunch 11:30/concert 13:00, dinner 17:30/concert 19:00); Dec 23: Ran Ito; Dec 24–25: Masashi Sada (dinner 18:30, concert 20:00). Reservation required. Extra seats for Sada are by lottery via e+ (Oct 16–Nov 5). Check the official page for end times.
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Mejiro Forest Arts Festival: Christmas Family Concert & Buffet
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Banquet Bldg 5F Grand Hall Tsubaki (Edogawabashi Sta.)
Dec 25 (Fri) 11:30 start
A Christmas buffet with live orchestra. The afternoon session, “My First Orchestra,” includes instrument introductions and a conducting experience. Online advance booking required (closes Dec 20).
Official page (Japanese)Dec 25 (Fri) 19:00 start
A Christmas concert by the New Japan Philharmonic conducted by Naoto Otomo, with Masahiro Motoki as navigator. Organ pre-concert from 18:40 and a mini party after the show. No preschool children.
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mesm Tokyo Holiday Voyage 2026 'Showcase' Christmas Live
mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, 16F lobby (Takeshiba Sta.)
Dec 24 (Thu) – Dec 26 (Sat) 19:00 start
Free live music in the hotel's 16F lobby as part of 'Holiday Voyage 2026': two acts each day, about 30 minutes each, from 19:00 and 20:30. Dec 1–Jan 7, the lobby's water art is lit in blue at night.
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TMSO Special "Beethoven's Ninth" (Dec 26)
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Dec 26 (Sat) 14:00 start
Beethoven's Ninth by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra under Kazuhiro Koizumi, with the New National Theatre Chorus. Preschool children not admitted.
Official page (Japanese)Dec 24 (Thu) – Dec 27 (Sun) 18:00 start
A Christmas show by the Emmet Cohen piano trio. Two shows a day; Dec 24–25 include a Christmas dinner course.
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Japan Philharmonic Orchestra "Beethoven 9" Special Concert 2026
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Dec 27 (Sun) 14:00 start
Beethoven's Ninth conducted by Ken-ichiro Kobayashi, opening with Bach organ works including the Toccata and Fugue. No preschool children.
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Tokyo City Philharmonic: Beethoven 'Ninth' Special Concert 2026
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Hatsudai Sta.)
Dec 28 (Mon) 18:00 start
Beethoven's Ninth (Choral) to close the year, conducted by Sachio Fujioka. Starts 19:00. U20 tickets (elementary school and up) are 2,000 yen; senior discounts available.
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Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Special Concert "Beethoven 9" 2026
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Dec 29 (Tue) 14:00 start
A year-end performance of Beethoven's Ninth conducted by Lorenzo Viotti with the Tokyo Symphony Chorus. No preschool children.
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COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-11 and Event Hall (Kaihin-Makuhari Sta.)
Dec 26 (Sat) – Dec 31 (Thu) 12:00 start
Year-end rock festival at Makuhari Messe. Dec 26, 27, 29 and 30: doors 9:30, start 12:00, end 20:40. New Year's Eve Dec 31: doors 12:30, start 15:40, ends around 5:00 the next morning (no show on Dec 28). Under-18s need a guardian or consent form.
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Vienna Volksoper Orchestra: 'Die Fledermaus' Highlights – Vienna's New Year's Eve at Suntory Hall
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 13:20 start
New Year's Eve at 14:00: highlights of Strauss's Die Fledermaus in concert form, with a ballet ensemble. Premium tickets with champagne (20+). No preschool children.
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Akira Miyagawa vs New Japan Philharmonic "Super! Silvester Concert 2026→2027"
Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall (Kinshicho Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 14:00 start
On New Year's Eve afternoon, Akira Miyagawa conducts and plays piano in music from "Space Battleship Yamato," "Princess Mononoke" and more, marking 20 years since the death of Hiroshi Miyagawa. Ages 4+; free invitation program for those 18 and under.
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New Year's Eve JAZZ (Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo)
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo B2 Banquet Hall "Daigo West" (Shirokanedai Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 17:30 start
A jazz show on New Year's Eve, two sets: 17:30-18:30 and 19:30-20:30. Preschool children are not admitted.
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Countdown Party 2026–2027 (DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake)
DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake, 2F Brew33 Bar (Kokusai-Tenjijo Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 21:00 start
New Year's Eve 21:00–24:00 (doors 20:30). Free-flow champagne and other drinks, hotel snacks, live music by Walter Q. Jackson and a DJ, bingo, year-end soba and a countdown toast. 10% off adult tickets booked by Nov 30. Minors must come with a guardian.
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Tokyo City Philharmonic New Year's Eve Concert: Symphonic Suite 'Dragon Quest VII'
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Hatsudai Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 21:00 start
A New Year's Eve concert starting at 22:00 with Koichi Sugiyama's 'Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden'. No preschool children; under-18s must come with a guardian.
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Countdown Musical Concert 2026-2027
Tokyo International Forum, Hall A (Yurakucho Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 22:00 start
A New Year's Eve concert where nine musical theatre stars sing into the new year (doors 21:00, starts 22:00). No preschool children; under-18s need a guardian or a consent form. Wheelchair seats available.
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Bella Vista Countdown 2026-2027 (Hotel New Otani)
Hotel New Otani Tokyo, Bella Vista (40F) (Akasaka-mitsuke Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 22:00 start
Ring in the New Year on Dec 31, 22:00–24:30, at the 40th-floor restaurant with a night view, dinner, free-flow Champagne and live music. Reservation required; age 10 and up.
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Trader Vic's Tokyo Countdown Party 2026-2027 (Hotel New Otani)
Hotel New Otani Tokyo, Trader Vic's Tokyo (Akasaka-mitsuke Sta.)
Dec 31 (Thu) 22:00 start
Ring in the New Year on Dec 31 from 22:00 to 24:30 with mini Mai Tais, the chef's special menu and Tahitian dance. Reservations required; ages 14 and up. Check the official page for prices.
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National Ballet of Japan: The Nutcracker 2026/2027
New National Theatre Tokyo, Opera Palace (Hatsudai Sta.)
Dec 18 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun) 12:15 start
The holiday-season ballet classic. About 2 hours 10 minutes; doors open 45 minutes before curtain. Jan 2 shows include free invitations for children, and some shows offer childcare (no entry under age 4).
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Suntory Hall New Year Concert 2027: Vienna Volksoper Orchestra
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Jan 1 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun) 13:00 start
Jan 1–3, each day at 14:00. Waltzes, polkas and operetta favorites such as The Blue Danube, with ballet. A pre-concert starts around 13:20.
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Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra New Year Concert 2027
Bunkamura Orchard Hall (Shibuya Sta.)
Jan 2 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun) 15:00 start
Starts 15:00 each day. Conducted by Kensho Watanabe, hosted by Satoshi Asaoka. Program includes the Die Fledermaus overture and Boléro, plus a "lucky bag" segment chosen by audience vote. The last New Year concert before Orchard Hall closes for renovation.
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ORIX Presents New Year Concert 2027 (New Japan Philharmonic)
Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall (Kinshicho Sta.)
Jan 3 (Sun) 14:00 start
A New Year concert conducted by Sachio Fujioka: Strauss waltzes, opera arias and a Vivaldi concerto, plus a shiko stomp demonstration by sumo wrestlers of the Naruto stable. Elementary school age and up.
Official page (Japanese)Jan 4 (Mon) 14:30 start
New Japan Pro-Wrestling's annual January 4 show at Tokyo Dome. Doors 14:30, first bell 16:30 (end time not announced). Tickets required from elementary school age.
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Tokyo Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert 2027
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Jan 9 (Sat) 14:00 start
Conducted by Tatsuya Shimono with pianist Michie Koyama. Suppé's Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna overture, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Dvořák's New World Symphony. Starts at 14:00.
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New Japan Philharmonic New Year Concert 2027 in Sumida Hikifune: Rakugo & Orchestra
Hikifune Culture Center, Theatre Hall (Keisei-Hikifune Sta.)
Jan 9 (Sat) 14:30 start
Part 1 is rakugo by Kikuhiko Hayashiya; Part 2 is the New Japan Philharmonic under Sachio Fujioka (soprano Ayano Nonomura) with the Die Fledermaus overture, Ifukube's SF Symphonic Fantasy No. 1 and more. Doors 14:30, starts 15:00. Preschool children not admitted.
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Hollywood Festival Orchestra New Year Concert 2027 (Shinjuku)
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Hatsudai Sta.)
Jan 10 (Sun) 14:00 start
Conducted by Lloyd Butler with vocalist Billy King and guest Seiko Niitsuma. Film music classics such as Cinema Paradiso, Titanic and Harry Potter, some with screen visuals. Starts at 14:00.
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Tokyo City Philharmonic New Year Concert 2027
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Hatsudai Sta.)
Jan 11 (Mon) 13:00 start
Starts 14:00 on Coming of Age Day. Part 1: film music such as Star Wars and Moon River; Part 2: classics like The Blue Danube and Pomp and Circumstance. U20 (elementary school and up) 1,000 yen.
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Prague Symphony Orchestra New Year Classics Concert, conducted by Tomáš Netopil
Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.)
Jan 15 (Fri) 18:30 start
Starts 19:00. Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto (piano: Mitsuru Kaneko) and Dvořák's 'From the New World'. Senior and half-price student seats only via Japan Arts Pia.
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Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester New Year Concert 2027
Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall (Kinshicho Sta.)
Jan 16 (Sat) 13:15 start
Conducted by Johannes Wildner. Johann Strauss II favorites such as The Blue Danube and Wiener Blut, plus works by Josef Strauss for his 200th anniversary. Doors 13:15, starts 14:00. Preschool children not admitted.
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