TOKYO MET SaLaD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 – Schedule & Ticket Information

Overview

The TOKYO MET SaLaD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025, held on September 14–15, 2025, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Toshima, Tokyo, is a vibrant, inclusive music festival celebrating its theme of Sing and Listen and Dance (SaLaD). Organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (TMSO), Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, and partners, the festival offers family-friendly concerts, dance performances, and a children’s opera, welcoming audiences of all ages, including those with disabilities. Featuring the OK! Orchestra (0-age entry), Stravinsky’s Firebird dance, and the Japan premiere of the children’s opera Die Geschichte von Valemon, dem Eisbärkönig (The Story of Valemon, the Polar Bear King), the festival is praised on X for its accessibility and joy. With ticket prices starting at ¥500 for children and ¥2,000 for adults, it’s a cultural highlight in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district.

Why Attend

• Inclusive Experience: Programs like OK! Orchestra (0-age entry) and accessible concerts cater to families, children, and diverse audiences.
• World-Class Performers: Features conductor Kazushi Ono, Noism Company Niigata, and the Little Singers of Tokyo.
• Varied Programs: From orchestral classics to dance (Firebird) and a new children’s opera in Japanese.
• Cultural Hub: Located in Toshima’s Ikebukuro, near Sunshine City and Rikkyo University.
• Affordable Tickets: Starting at ¥500 (children) and ¥4,706 (general, secondary market), with limited availability.

Event Schedule & Details

September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

• OK! Orchestra – 0-Age Entry OK!
  • Time: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM (Doors 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM)
  • Venue: Concert Hall at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex, Toshima, Tokyo
  • Program:
    • Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
    • J. Strauss I: Radetzky March, op. 228 (Hands-on Conducting Corner)
    • Anderson: The Waltzing Cat
    • Tchaikovsky: Mother Gigogne and the Clowns from The Nutcracker, op. 71
    • Joe Hisaishi (arr. Haginomori): Hey Let’s Go from My Neighbor Totoro (Sing-along)
    • Natsumi Hirai: Ruriiro no Chikyū (Sing-along)
    • Delibes: Prélude – Mazurka from Coppélia
  • Performers:
    • Kazushi Ono (Conductor)
    • Kensaku Kobayashi (Navigator)
    • Ryohei Kondo (Dance & Choreography)
    • CONDORS (Dance)
    • The Little Singers of Tokyo (Children’s Chorus)
    • Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
  • Ticket Price:
    • Official: General ¥2,000, Children (3–18) ¥500 (tax included).
    • Secondary Market: From ¥4,706 (general, reserved seating).
  • Note: No intermission. Children under 3 free on parent’s lap (1 per parent); seat needed requires child ticket. High demand for family-friendly program.
• Dance Experience for Parents and Children – Ballet Music The Firebird
  • Time: 1:00 PM (Doors 12:30 PM)
  • Venue: Playhouse at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex, Toshima, Tokyo
  • Program: Stravinsky: The Firebird (recorded music)
  • Performers: Noism2 (Dance), Jo Kanamori (Choreographer)
  • Workshop: Experience the Perspective of the Kuroko and the Firebird
  • Ticket Price:
    • Official: General ¥2,000–¥3,000, Children (3–18) ¥500–¥1,000 (tax included).
    • Secondary Market: From ¥4,000 (general, reserved seating).
  • Note: Children under 3 free on parent’s lap (1 per parent); seat needed requires child ticket. Combines dance performance and interactive workshop.
• Children’s Opera: Die Geschichte von Valemon, dem Eisbärkönig (Japan Premiere, in Japanese)
  • Time: 2:00 PM (Doors 1:30 PM)
  • Venue: Theatre East at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex, Toshima, Tokyo
  • Program: Elena Kats-Chernin (composer), Susanne Felicitas Wolf (libretto): The Story of Valemon, the Polar Bear King (Japanese translation)
    • Story: Brave girl Ragna journeys to break a curse on Valemon, the Polar Bear King, based on a Norwegian fairy tale.
  • Performers:
    • Noriko Tanetani (Ragna, Soprano)
    • Hikaru Onodera (Valemon, Baritone)
    • Aika Kambara (Storyteller)
    • Yuya Fukuzaki (Violin), Yuki Hamasaki (Clarinet), Akihiro Higashikawa (Trombone), Ayumi Miyamoto (Harp), Masaharu Nagano (Percussion)
  • Director/Translator: Tomo Sugao
  • Ticket Price:
    • Official: General ¥2,000, Children (3–18) ¥500 (tax included).
    • Secondary Market: ¥4,706 (general, 2 tickets, clear view).
  • Note: Japan premiere, family-friendly opera. Children under 3 free on parent’s lap (1 per parent); seat needed requires child ticket.

September 15, 2025 (Monday, Public Holiday)

• Dance Experience for Parents and Children – Ballet Music The Firebird
  • Time: 1:00 PM (Doors 12:30 PM)
  • Venue: Playhouse at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex, Toshima, Tokyo
  • Program: Stravinsky: The Firebird (recorded music)
  • Performers: Noism2 (Dance), Jo Kanamori (Choreographer)
  • Workshop: Experience the Perspective of the Kuroko and the Firebird
  • Ticket Price:
    • Official: General ¥2,000–¥3,000, Children (3–18) ¥500–¥1,000 (tax included).
    • Secondary Market: From ¥4,000 (general, reserved seating).
  • Note: Same program as September 14. Children under 3 free on parent’s lap.
• Children’s Opera: Die Geschichte von Valemon, dem Eisbärkönig (Japan Premiere, in Japanese)
  • Time: 2:00 PM (Doors 1:30 PM)
  • Venue: Theatre East at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex, Toshima, Tokyo
  • Program: Elena Kats-Chernin (composer), Susanne Felicitas Wolf (libretto): The Story of Valemon, the Polar Bear King (Japanese translation)
  • Performers: Same as September 14 (Noriko Tanetani, Hikaru Onodera, Aika Kambara, ensemble).
  • Director/Translator: Tomo Sugao
  • Ticket Price:
    • Official: General ¥2,000, Children (3–18) ¥500 (tax included).
    • Secondary Market: ¥4,706 (general, 2 tickets, clear view).
  • Note: Same program as September 14. High demand for Japan premiere.
• Main Concert: Boléro
  • Time: 3:00 PM (Doors 2:00 PM, Ends 5:00 PM)
  • Venue: Concert Hall at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex, Toshima, Tokyo
  • Program:
    • Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620
    • Mozart: Mass in C Major, K. 317 Coronation Mass
    • Pärt: Fratres for Strings and Percussion
    • Falla: El sombrero de tres picos, Suite No. 2
    • Ravel: Boléro
  • Performers:
    • Kazushi Ono (Conductor)
    • Airi Sunada (Soprano), Rei Matsuura (Mezzo-Soprano), Munenaga Terada (Tenor), Kenichi Kanou (Bass)
    • New National Theatre Chorus (Chorus)
    • Noism Company Niigata (Dance), Jo Kanamori (Choreographer)
    • Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
  • Ticket Price:
    • Official: General ¥3,000–¥5,000, Children (3–18) ¥1,000–¥2,000 (tax included).
    • Secondary Market: From ¥5,000 (general, reserved seating).
  • Note: Highlight of the festival, featuring Ravel’s Boléro with dance. Children under 3 free on parent’s lap.

Venue Information

• Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre – Complex (1-8-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021)
  • Concert Hall: Capacity ~1,999, ideal for orchestral performances.
  • Playhouse: Capacity ~834, suited for dance and workshops.
  • Theatre East: Capacity ~300, intimate for chamber opera.
  • Access:
    • 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line, ~20 min from Tokyo Station).
    • 10-minute walk from Nishi-Ikebukuro Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line).
    • 40-minute taxi from Haneda Airport; 90-minute taxi from Narita Airport.
  • Features: Modern complex with excellent acoustics across all halls.
  • Nearby Attractions: Sunshine City (10-min walk), Rikkyo University (10-min walk), Ikebukuro West Gate Park (5-min walk).
  • Contact: 03-5391-2111; https://www.geigeki.jp/

Ticket Information

Pricing

• Official Prices (tax included, per TMSO/Ticket Pia):
  • OK! Orchestra (Concert Hall): General ¥2,000, Children (3–18) ¥500.
  • Firebird (Playhouse): General ¥2,000–¥3,000, Children (3–18) ¥500–¥1,000.
  • Children’s Opera (Theatre East): General ¥2,000, Children (3–18) ¥500.
  • Main Concert Boléro (Concert Hall): General ¥3,000–¥5,000, Children (3–18) ¥1,000–¥2,000.
• Listed Prices (secondary market, as of August 2025):
  • OK! Orchestra (Sep 14, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM): From ¥4,706 (general, reserved).
  • Firebird (Sep 14 & 15, 1:00 PM): From ¥4,000 (general, reserved).
  • Children’s Opera (Sep 14 & 15, 2:00 PM): ¥4,706 (general, 2 tickets, clear view).
  • Main Concert Boléro (Sep 15, 3:00 PM): From ¥5,000 (general, reserved).
• Note: Secondary market prices (e.g., ¥4,706 for Children’s Opera) are higher due to demand. Admission not guaranteed with unofficial sources like Viagogo. Children under 3 free on parent’s lap (1 per parent); seat needed requires child ticket.

Sales Period

• Pre-sale (TMSO Members): Closed March–April 2025 (lottery).
• General Sale: Ongoing since June 6, 2025, until sold out or one week prior (Sep 7 for Sep 14, Sep 8 for Sep 15). Maximum 4 tickets per person.
• Note: Tickets require Japanese phone number for AnyPASS delivery. Contact Jasumo Tickets for international assistance. Limited availability, especially for Children’s Opera (8 tickets left on secondary market).

Purchase Channels

• Official: Use the Book Now button on https://jasumotickets.com/ to purchase via trusted platforms like Ticket Pia (https://t.pia.jp/), ePlus (https://eplus.jp/), Lawson Ticket (https://l-tike.com/), StubHub (https://www.stubhub.com/), or KKday (https://www.kkday.com/). AnyPASS app required; ensure email settings allow “anypass.jp” domain.
• In-Person: Tickets issuable at 7-Eleven stores in Japan with a 13-digit payment slip number (provided after purchase confirmation). Not available at non-Japan stores.
• Need Assistance?: Contact Jasumo Tickets via https://jasumotickets.com/contact/ for bilingual support, especially for international fans.

Rules

• All seats reserved; no standing area.
• No photography, video, or recording during performances.
• No refunds or exchanges unless event canceled.
• Electronic tickets (AnyPASS app, QR code) displayed 5–7 days prior; paper tickets may be available. ID (e.g., passport) may be required.
• Wheelchair users: Contact Jasumo Tickets or Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (03-5391-2111) for limited accessible seating. Apply two weeks prior.
• Maximum 4 tickets per person.
• Children under 3 free on parent’s lap (1 per parent); ages 3+ require a ticket.
• Prohibited: disruptive behavior; violators may be removed without refund.
• Note: Photography/videos by organizers or media may be taken; attendees may appear in promotional materials.

Note

High demand for Children’s Opera (8 tickets left, ¥4,706 secondary market) and OK! Orchestra due to family appeal. Official prices start at ¥500 (children) and ¥2,000 (general). Book early via https://jasumotickets.com/ to secure official prices.

Inquiries

• Contact: Jasumo Tickets Contact Form (https://jasumotickets.com/contact/).
• Organizer: SaLaD Music Festival Secretariat (ACCESS PROGRESS): 03-6704-9342 (Weekdays 10:00–18:00); https://salad-music-fes.com/.
• TMSO: 03-3822-0839; [email protected]; https://www.tmso.or.jp/.
• Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre: 03-5391-2111; https://www.geigeki.jp/.
• AnyPASS Support: https://faq.anypass.jp or https://store.anypass.jp/contact (weekdays 1:00–5:00 PM).

Precautions

• No re-entry permitted.
• Accessibility: Limited wheelchair spaces; contact Jasumo Tickets or venue two weeks prior.
• Programs/artists may change; check https://salad-music-fes.com/ or https://www.tmso.or.jp/ for updates.
• Japanese phone number required for AnyPASS; complete setup before arriving in Japan. Jasumo Tickets can assist with international SIM issues.
• Avoid unofficial ticket sources (e.g., Viagogo); risk of invalidation.
• Bring ID and QR code backup in case of phone issues, as advised by fans on X.
• OK! Orchestra and Children’s Opera in Japanese; Firebird uses recorded music, no live translation.

Additional Information

• Festival Background: Launched in 2018, SaLaD Music Festival promotes inclusivity with concerts, workshops, and mini-concerts across Tokyo. Co-organized by Tokyo Metropolitan Government, TMSO, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Toshima Ward, and Mitsubishi Estate.
• Performance Style:
  • OK! Orchestra: 60-minute family-friendly concert with sing-alongs and conducting.
  • Firebird: 60–90-minute dance with interactive workshop.
  • Children’s Opera: 60-minute opera with 2 singers, storyteller, and small ensemble, ideal for kids.
  • Main Concert: 120-minute orchestral performance with dance and chorus.
• Travel Tips:
  • Transportation: Use JR Pass or Suica/Pasmo card. Ikebukuro Station is 20 minutes from Tokyo Station (JR Yamanote Line). Purchase JR Passes at https://www.japan-rail-pass.com/.
  • Accommodation: Book early in Tokyo (e.g., APA Hotel Ikebukuro, ¥8,000–¥20,000/night; Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro, ¥15,000–¥30,000/night).
  • Dining: Try ramen or sushi in Ikebukuro (5-min walk) or Sunshine City food courts (10-min walk).
  • Cultural Etiquette: Arrive 15–30 minutes early. Silence phones; applause only after full works. Dress casual for OK! Orchestra/Opera, smart-casual for Main Concert.
  • Weather: September in Tokyo is warm (20–25°C). Bring light layers; venues are climate-controlled.
• Merchandise: Programs and festival goods available at venue, priced ¥1,000–¥3,000. Check https://salad-music-fes.com/.
• Health and Safety: Masks may be recommended. Check https://salad-music-fes.com/ for updates.

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• Limited Availability: Managing deadlines for high-demand events like Children’s Opera (8 tickets left).

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• Note: Book by September 1, 2025, to secure official prices (¥500–¥5,000). Secondary market prices start at ¥4,706.

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Reviews

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• “The Firebird dance was mesmerizing!”
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