Candlelight: The World of Joe Hisaishi's Music

Tokyo

music
Official tickets via Fever
WHEN Saturday 5 December to Saturday 13 February
ADDRESS さいたま市宇宙劇場, Saitama Directions

⭐ Candlelight concerts offer a fresh way to enjoy live music in a magical atmosphere surrounded by flickering candles. Get your tickets and immerse yourself in the music of Joe Hisaishi at the Saitama City Space Theater Planetarium in Saitama. (Licensed performance) This is a tribute concert. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their estate or their official representatives.

Event details

📍 Venue: Saitama City Space Theater Planetarium (3rd floor, JACK Omiya, 682-2 Nishikicho, Omiya Ward, Saitama, Saitama 330-0853) 

📅 Date and time: Select the date and time of the ticket you wish to purchase.

⏳ Running time: Approximately 60 minutes (doors open 30 minutes before the start. Late entry is not permitted.)

👤 Age requirement: Ages 8 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

♿ The venue is wheelchair accessible. Dedicated wheelchair spaces are available in a designated area (these spaces do not include seats). Please note that we cannot accommodate you if wheelchair spaces are sold out on the ticket sales page. Wheelchair spaces are not available to guests who do not use a wheelchair.

❓ Find answers to frequently asked questions about this event here.

🪑 Seats are generally unreserved within the section you have purchased and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

🕯️ To enquire about a private booking for 30 or more people, click here.

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Programme

  • Kiki's Delivery Service: A Town with an Ocean View
  • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Main Theme
  • Howl's Moving Castle: Merry-Go-Round of Life
  • Spirited Away: Chihiro's Waltz
  • Castle in the Sky: Carrying You
  • My Neighbor Totoro: The Path of the Wind
  • Princess Mononoke: Main Theme
  • Spirited Away: Name of Life
  • And more (the programme is subject to change)

Performers

String quartet: Kumiko Nagai Quartet

  • 1st violin - Kumiko Nagai
  • 2nd violin - Yuko Imano
  • Viola - Lisa Nishimura
  • Cello - Nanako Okuda

Seating plan  

Available Dates

December 2026 1 dates
Sat 5th Dec
February 2027 1 dates
Sat 13th Feb

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a tribute concert featuring live performances of Joe Hisaishi's music, held in a candlelit, atmospheric setting in Saitama City's Planetarium near Tokyo.

The concert takes place at the Saitama City Planetarium within the Saitama City Space Theater, located in Omiya, Saitama, near Tokyo.

The concert lasts approximately 60 minutes, with doors opening 30 minutes before the start time; check the official website for specific dates and times.

The event is recommended for ages 8 and above, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, there are designated wheelchair spaces available at the venue, but they do not include seats and must be purchased in advance.

No, late entry is not permitted to maintain the concert atmosphere in Tokyo's Saitama venue.

No, seating is free within your purchased section on a first-come, first-served basis at this candlelight event near Tokyo.

No, this is a tribute concert and is not affiliated with Joe Hisaishi or his official representatives.

Tickets can be purchased online by selecting the desired date; check the event's official site for availability and details.

Typically, food and drinks are not permitted during performances to respect the concert environment; verify specific venue policies before attending.

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