The Marriage of Figaro 2026 Tickets in Tokyo

Mozarts timeless opera The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro) comes back to Tokyo in December 2026. It has an acclaimed staging created by the New National Theatre. A conductor named Tetsuro Saka leads the music. A director named Andreas Homoki works on the stage. This production gathers Japanese singers who live in Germany. They perform with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and the New National Theatre Chorus. Getting tickets for The Marriage of Figaro 2026 in Tokyo gives visitors a chance to see top quality opera at Japans best place, for the performing arts.

Set over the course of one busy day The Marriage of Figaro dives into a world of love, jealousy and big changes in society. It centers on the wedding of Figaro and Susanna a moment filled with twists and surprises. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s famous opera begins with its lively overture. From there it moves through some of the well-known pieces, in all of opera. You hear Cherubino sing “Non so più cosa son, cosa faccio ” asking what love really means. Then there’s Figaro’s song “Non più andrai ” where he tells a little butterfly that it won’t fly away anymore. The Countess gives two performances in “Porgi, amor” and “Dove sono i bei momenti,” both showing her deep feelings and quiet strength.

This production features a concept crafted by director Andreas Homoki, known as one of the leading opera directors of our era. This production is set against a monochrome stage designed by Frank Philipp Schlesmann with costumes by Mechthild Seipel and lighting by Frank Evan. The staging removes social masks to bring focus onto raw human emotion and lively interaction between characters. The revival is directed by Maki Uehara and this production highlights the work of the ensemble cast. This production stars Yoshiaki Kimura in the title role of Figaro Shingo Sudo as Count Almaviva, Tamayo Yoshida as Countess Kanae Kushima as Susanna and Yuka Yamashita as Cherubino. This production is supported by Ikuko Nakajima as Marcellina, Hidekazu Tsumaya as Bartolo, Hideyuki Aochi as Basilio, Yu Mizuno as Don Curzio, Masahiko Hare as Antonio, Yui Nanazawa as Barbarina and Mari Iwamoto and Akiko Kosakabe, as Two Daughters.

Attending an opera at the New National Theatre Opera Palace gives a view into Japans classical music culture. The venue is known for its acoustics and beautiful design. It offers visitors from around the world a cultural experience, in Tokyo. Watching an European opera performed by top Japanese singers and a well-respected local orchestra shows how much effort and talent go into Japans performing arts. This blend of tradition and artistry makes the event truly memorable.

Dates and venues

Sunday, 6 December 2026 – New National Theatre, Opera Palace, Tokyo

Doors open at 13:15; performance begins at 14:00. General admission seating by category. Children under school age are not permitted to enter.

Tuesday, 8 December 2026 – New National Theatre, Opera Palace, Tokyo

Doors open at 13:15; performance begins at 14:00. General admission seating by category. Children under school age are not permitted to enter.

Thursday, 10 December 2026 – New National Theatre, Opera Palace, Tokyo

Doors open at 17:15; performance begins at 18:00. General admission seating by category. Children under school age are not permitted to enter.

Saturday, 12 December 2026 – New National Theatre, Opera Palace, Tokyo

Doors open at 13:15; performance begins at 14:00. General admission seating by category. Children under school age are not permitted to enter.

Pricing for each date is confirmed when you ask because the availability of seat categories and how much people want the seats can change over time. A time quote is given when you get in touch with our team. The general public can buy tickets for this show starting on September 12 2026. Keep in mind that ticketing systems work in Japanese. Need local payment and delivery. To check if tickets are available use the Contact Us button to send the date of the performance the place and how tickets you need.

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Venue & access

The New National Theatre Opera Palace is located in the Hatsudai area of Tokyo.