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For group bookings, please reach out via our Contact Us page with your event name, date, and number of tickets needed. Our team will prepare the best available options and assist you personally.
Contact Us →Summer ice entertainment reaches a milestone as Shizuka Arakawa, gold medalist at the Turin Olympics, presents her celebrated ice show, Friends on Ice 2026, marking its momentous twentieth anniversary. This fully produced summer production returns to Shin-Yokohama, bringing together a stellar gathering of world-class athletes, from legendary professional skaters to prominent competitors, for a dazzling spectacle of artistic skating.
For two decades, this annual production has established a unique place in the international figure skating calendar. Conceived and produced by Arakawa, the show is renowned for its distinctive collaborative performances that can be witnessed nowhere else. The artistic vision relies on the deep bonds and mutual trust among the cast members, creating an intimate yet breathtaking atmosphere where performers and audience share an immersive experience. Spectators attending the summer run can expect sophisticated group numbers, emotive solo routines, and rare joint performances that highlight the genuine camaraderie among the cast.
Attending a live ice show in Japan offers a rare perspective on the sport’s artistic side, far removed from competitive pressure. The intimate layout of the venue allows audiences to appreciate the speed, edge work, and nuance of elite performers up close. For international visitors, experiencing a premier Japanese ice show provides an unforgettable cultural excursion, combining world-class athletic artistry with the renowned hospitality of a domestic sports production.
Dates and venues
- Friday, August 28, 2026 at KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center, Yokohama (Doors open at 10:30 AM / Show starts at 11:30 AM) General admission seating. Friday afternoon performance includes the special Friends After Talk Show on the ice following the main event.
- Friday, August 28, 2026 at KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center, Yokohama (Doors open at 3:00 PM / Show starts at 4:00 PM) General admission seating.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 at KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center, Yokohama (Doors open at 10:30 AM / Show starts at 11:30 AM) General admission seating.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 at KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center, Yokohama (Doors open at 3:00 PM / Show starts at 4:00 PM) General admission seating.
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 at KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center, Yokohama (Doors open at 10:30 AM / Show starts at 11:30 AM) General admission seating.
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 at KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center, Yokohama (Doors open at 3:00 PM / Show starts at 4:00 PM) General admission seating.
Pricing for each performance date is confirmed upon inquiry because availability and demand change dynamically. We provide a live quote when you make contact with our team. Please note that tickets are issued as numbered seating or designated standing room locations, and children under three years of age are not permitted to enter. Because tickets are distributed through domestic ticketing systems that typically require Japanese mobile numbers and local payment methods, overseas fans often face barriers. To secure your admission without complication, simply send the event name, preferred date, venue, and number of people through our Contact Us button.
Securing tickets for high-demand sports and entertainment events in Japan can be challenging for overseas visitors due to language barriers and platform restrictions. Many of Japan’s best events sell tickets only through domestic Japanese-language platforms that international credit cards and foreign accounts cannot access. For every order, we secure tickets directly through our network of official ticketing sources and event organizers across Japan, authenticate every single ticket as genuine before it reaches your hands, communicate fluently in Japanese with organizers while keeping you fully informed in English, and deliver the physical or electronic credentials safely to your hotel or accommodation in Japan.
Our process is designed to be straightforward and stress-free. First, contact us with the event name, date, venue, and number of tickets required. Second, we verify availability and provide a transparent live quote. Third, you complete your payment simply and securely through our channels. Finally, we secure, authenticate, and deliver your tickets while providing attentive English support throughout your entire journey.
Reach out to our team via the Contact Us button with your event, date, venue, and number of people ready to secure your place at this milestone twentieth-anniversary celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
The event takes place at the KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center in Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Detailed access instructions and station guides are provided upon booking confirmation.
Yes. We bridge the gap between domestic Japanese ticketing networks and international fans, handling all local communication and payment requirements on your behalf.
Yes. Each performance date and time requires its own specific ticket for entry.
The venue does not list a mandatory drink charge or consumption requirement for entry.
As a major milestone event featuring Olympic champions and top international skaters, demand is exceptionally high, and prime seating categories frequently sell out quickly through advance allocations.
The event is a fully produced summer ice show featuring collaborative group numbers, solo programs by elite skaters, and special talk segments on select dates.
Friends on Ice is traditionally held annually during the summer season in Shin-Yokohama, celebrating its milestone twentieth anniversary in 2026.
Venue and access
- KOSE Shin-Yokohama Skating Center: Located at 2-11 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
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