Description
The NHK Symphony Orchestra 100th Anniversary Special Concert in Tokyo is a moment in Japan’s classical music calendar. To mark 100 years of excellence the group presents Gustav Mahler’s huge Symphony No. 2 In C minor, which is famous as the “Resurrection” Symphony. Under the direction of Music Director Fabio Luisi, these performances at NHK Hall combine top talent vocal soloists and the New National Theatre Chorus to show one of the most powerful and changing masterpieces in the symphonic collection. Getting tickets for the NHK Symphony Orchestra Anniversary Special Concert 2026 gives visitors from other countries a chance to take part in a big celebration of Japanese orchestral history inside one of Tokyo’s best concert venues.
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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 →The NHK Symphony Orchestra started as the New Symphony Orchestra in 1926. Is known as Japan’s first professional orchestra. Over the hundred years the group has kept a strong tradition of artistic quality sending performances all over Japan through NHK and working with many of the worlds most famous conductors and guest artists. With the help of Italian conductor Fabio Luisi, who became Music Director in 2022 the orchestra has become well known around the world for its detailed sound, exact technique and strong structure in late-Romantic and 20th-century pieces.
Gustav Mahlers Symphony No. 2 In C minor “Resurrection ” is a piece that looks at important issues about life, death, pain and final spiritual rebirth. It uses an orchestra, music that plays outside the hall an organ, two solo singers and a full chorus. The symphony starts with the funeral rites. Ends with a strong movement that has a lot of feeling. For this event Fabio Luisi is with soprano Yin Fang, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford and the New National Theatre Chorus, which is led by Chorus Master Kyohei Tomihira. Performing the piece without a break the show requires attention and offers an experience that is deep and full of music.
Enjoying music in Japan has a kind of audience focus and respect for the sound that is not seen many places else. At NHK Hall in Tokyo people who go to the concert find a place of respect where every part of Mahler’s big music can be heard clearly. Going to a celebration this big gives a chance to see how Japans top orchestra honors its history and works with famous artists from, around the world.
Dates and venues
Saturday, 3 October 2026 – NHK Hall, Tokyo
- Doors open: 17:00 / Performance starts: 18:00
- Single continuous performance with no intermission; late entry after the concert begins is strictly prohibited. General admission seating categories apply.
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – NHK Hall, Tokyo
- Doors open: 13:00 / Performance starts: 14:00
- Single continuous performance with no intermission; late entry after the concert begins is strictly prohibited. General admission seating categories apply.
Ticket prices for each date are confirmed when you ask, because seat availability and demand change during the sales period up to the events. General ticket sales stay open until the concert date unless tickets are sold out sooner. Ticketing systems for cultural events in Japan need local payment methods, local verification and Japanese-language navigation so foreign visitors often face problems buying tickets directly. To check availability for your chosen date please send the performance title, selected date desired seating tier and total number of guests through our Contact Us button.
Booking through Jasumo Tickets removes the difficulty of dealing with Japanese ticketing systems that sell out quickly. Overseas visitors often face hurdles such as Japanese credit card rules, address checks and platforms that run only in Japanese. We get past these obstacles by securing tickets through our network of ticketing sources and event organisers across Japan. Our team talks with providers in Japanese and gives clear updates to you in English. Also every ticket is checked to be genuine before delivery and physical or electronic tickets are sent to your hotel or accommodation in Japan for a completely hassle‑free experience.
To secure your tickets just contact us with the event title, performance date, venue and the total number of tickets you need. Our team checks real‑time availability away and gives you a clear quote. When payment is finished we lock in your tickets through our local channels confirm their authenticity and set up easy delivery to your accommodation, in Japan with full English support all the way.
Please choose your preferred date. Contact our team using the Contact Us button below. Make sure you have the event name, performance date, venue and exact number of guests ready so we can help you quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the Saturday evening performance, doors open at 17:00 ahead of an 18:00 start. For the Sunday afternoon performance, doors open at 13:00 ahead of a 14:00 start.
No. Due to the structure of the performance, there is no intermission, and late entry is strictly prohibited once the concert has begun. Guests are advised to arrive well before the scheduled start time.
Children who have not yet reached school age are not permitted to enter the concert hall for this performance.
Foreign visitors can request tickets through Jasumo Tickets. We navigate the domestic Japanese sales channels, complete local registration requirements, and arrange delivery to your accommodation in Japan.
Yes, each performance date requires its own separate ticket. Please specify your preferred date when making an enquiry.
No, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 will be performed as a continuous work without an intermission.
Both centennial concerts are hosted at NHK Hall in Tokyo.
Venue & access
NHK Hall is located in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is situated adjacent to Yoyogi Park and the NHK Broadcasting Centre, within walking distance of Harajuku Station and Shibuya Station.
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