Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary Season

April 2026 - February 2027

Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary
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  • SUNTORY HALL
    OPEN HOUSE

    Apr 5

    Every spring, Suntory Hall opens its doors to everyone all day. Enjoy live performances as well as various events for free.

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  • City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra 70th
    & Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary

    Nodoka Okisawa Conducts
    City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra

    Apr 14

    Nodoka Okisawa conducts the City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra in a concert celebrating the orchestra's 70th and Suntory Hall's 40th anniversaries. Cellist and the Hall's president, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, joins them in this dream collaboration.
    Co-Presented by City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra

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  • Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and Suntory Hall

    Weekday Matinee
    Concert Series No. 10 - 12

    May 1 / Sep 2 / Nov 5

    The popular weekday afternoon series (2 pm start) features orchestral masterpieces with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. Actor Katsunori Takahashi hosts and introduces the world of classical music to the audience. You can also enjoy a pre-concert organ performance. Presented in Japanese only.
    Co-presented by Japan Philharmonic Orchestra

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  • Tokyo Symphony Orchestra & Suntory Hall

    Subscription Concert
    for Children No. 97 - 100

    May 10 / Jul 5 / Sep 6 / Dec 6

    Tokyo Symphony Orchestra & Suntory Hall Subscription Concert for Children has been a popular series among children since its inception in 2001. The theme for 2026 is “Experiments in Music,” exploring music of difference extremes: high and low (May), small and large (July), and beauty and drama (September). The 100th Gala concert in December will feature soloists who took part in these concerts as child players. Presented in Japanese only.
    Co-Presented by Tokyo Symphony Orchestra

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  • Suntory Hall Presents

    Dive Deep into the World of Organ with KOSAKADAIMAOU - Talk & Concert

    May 22 / Jul 22 / Oct 16 / Feb 18

    A much-loved lunchtime organ concert series at Suntory Hall. In 2026, the series will be presented by KOSAKADAIMAOU, a popular comedian also known as the producer of PIKOTARO. In the first half, he explores the hidden charms of the organ through conversation with Japan’s leading organists, while the second half features a live performance on the hall’s famed Rieger organ. Presented in Japanese only.

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  • Michie Koyama Suntory Hall Series II
    Recital "Mirai Eigo" 2026 - 27

    Jun 3 / Oct 29 / Jan 17

    Michie Koyama, one of Japan’s most eminent pianists, embarks on a four-recital series “Mirai Eigo” during 2026/27, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Suntory Hall. “Mirai-eigo” means “for all eternity” and she focuses on the timeless masterpieces by four composers she particularly admires—Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, and Bach—pursuing each composer’s pianism with characteristic sincerity.

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  • Suntory Hall
    Chamber Music Garden 2026

    Jun 5 – 20

    Held each June, the Suntory Hall Chamber Music Garden is Japan’s largest chamber music festival. In 2026, marking Suntory Hall’s 40th anniversary, CMG presents 24 concerts over 16 days in the intimate acoustics of the Blue Rose (Small Hall). Highlights include a complete Beethoven String Quartet Cycle by the world-renowned Quatuor Ébène, alongside projects curated by pianist Yu Kosuge and performances by leading international and Japanese ensembles. Artists from across generations come together to offer an exceptionally rich chamber music experience.

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  • Suntory Hall
    Chamber Music Academy Concert

    Jun 6 / 13

    The Academy Concert showcases the talents of the fellows of Suntory Hall Chamber Music Academy. The musicians provide short introductions of the pieces before the performance, allowing the audience to feel more familiar with the music. The academy is proud that many of the fellows and recent alumni have won international competitions or pursued careers as orchestral musicians.

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  • Japan Philharmonic Orchestra 70th Anniversary Special Concert

    Mahler: Symphony No. 8 "Symphony of a Thousand"

    Jun 21 / 22

    Led by Chief Conductor Kahchun Wong, the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra gives two performances of Mahler’s monumental Eighth Symphony to mark the orchestra’s 70th anniversary.
    Co-Presented by Japan Philharmonic Orchestra

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  • Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary Programme

    Daiwa HouseSpecial

    Hall Opera®
    Tan Dun: “Tea: A Mirror of Soul”

    Jul 3 / 4

    Suntory Hall presents Hall Opera® Tan Dun’s Tea: A Mirror of Soul in a new production by artists from Japan and China. The opera, originally commissioned by Suntory Hall, was premiered in 2002, and has since been performed worldwide. Set in Tang Dynasty China, it is a tragic love story centered on a journey in search of The Book of Tea, a sacred Chinese text on the way of tea. Fusing Eastern philosophy with Western musical language, Tan Dun uses sounds of water, paper, ceramic and stone create a unique sonic world. Conducted by Tan himself, the dazzling work will be performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

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  • Suntory Hall
    Organ Festival 2026

    Aug 11

    ORGAN FESTIVAL is back again this summer. The day will be filled with activities, from child-friendly events to performances of organ masterpieces.

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  • Suntory Hall
    Summer Festival 2026

    Aug 22 – 30

    Presented by Suntory Hall since 1987, this annual celebration of contemporary music is a major event in Tokyo’s summer cultural calendar.

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  • Suntory Hall Opera Academy Concert 2026

    – An Evening with the Next Generation of Musicians: Italian Classical Songs and Opera Arias –

    Sep 10

    Inviting tenor Giuseppe Sabbatini as Executive Faculty, young singers perform Italian songs and arias marking first-year course completion.

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  • Kyohei Sorita &
    Japan National Orchestra
    Summer Tour 2026

    Sep 10

    Japan National Orchestra is one of Japan’s newest orchestras, founded in 2021 by pianist and conductor Kyohei Sorita. In this concert, they explore the music of Brahms.
    Co-presented by Japan National Orchestra Co.,Ltd

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  • Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Subscription Concert No. 745

    《Tokyo Symphony 80th Anniversary》

    Schmidt: Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln

    Sep 19

    Lorenzo Viotti, the newly appointed Music Director of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, conducts Franz Schmidt’s unique and magnificent oratorio, The Book with Seven Seals.
    Co-presented by Tokyo Symphony Orchestra

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  • SUNTORY ART KIDS CLUB

    "Iro-iro Do-Re-Do-Re"

    Workshop & Concert for Kids
    – Let's Meet Art and Music

    Sep 19 / 20

    The programme hosted by Suntory Hall and Suntory Museum of Art is geared towards children between the ages of 3 and 6. With the items they create in an art workshop in hand, both children and parents alike can enjoy the concert. Music and art unlock the creativity and sensitivity of children.

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  • Encounter with Stradivari 2026

    Sep 26

    Three violinists perform on Stradivari instruments on loan from the Sasakawa Music Foundation, filling the hall with virtuosity and rich sonority.
    Co-Presented by Sasakawa Music Foundation

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  • ARK Hills Music Week 2026

    Suntory Hall ARK Classics

    Oct 2 - 6

    Suntory Hall ARK Classics, led by artistic leaders Nobuyuki Tsujii and Fumiaki Miura, opens the ARK Hills Music Week. Over five days, the incredibly diverse concerts will be performed at the Main Hall and Blue Rose (Small Hall) .
    Co-presented by Avex Classics International Inc.

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  • NHK Symphony Orchestra 100th Anniversary & Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary

    Fabio Luisi Conducts
    Giacomo Puccini: Tosca (Concert Style)

    Oct 10 / 12

    Fabio Luisi, who has successfully led numerous prestigious opera houses around the world, will conduct an opera performance for the first time with the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
    Co-presented by NHK Symphony Orchestra

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  • MITSUBISHI PENCIL 140th Anniversary Special

    Mao Fujita, piano,
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conducting
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra

    Oct 14

    Pianist Mao Fujita performs two Beethoven concertos in a single evening, accompanied by the chamber orchestra of the Verbier Festival, which he visits almost every year.
    Co-presented by AMATI Inc.

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  • Yo-Yo Ma
    Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary
    Special Concert

    Oct 25 / 27

    The world-renowned cellist, who has given many memorable performances in this hall since the Opening Series, presents a special programme to mark the hall’s 40th anniversary.

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  • Ken-ichiro Kobayashi’s 500th Concert at Suntory Hall― Commemorative Concert

    Oct 26

    Our beloved Kobaken, who holds the record for the most performances in Suntory Hall’s 40-year history, conducts his 500th performance at the venue.

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  • Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary GALA Concert

    Oct 31 / Nov 1

    Suntory Hall celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a special Gala Concert featuring Mitsuko Uchida with the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Maestro Muti.

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  • Wiener Philharmoniker Week in Japan 2026

    Daiwa Securities Group Presents

    RICCARDO MUTI Conducts
    WIENER PHILHARMONIKER

    Nov 7 - 12

    Suntory Hall has hosted ‘Wiener Philharmoniker Week’ since 1999. This year, the exceptional partnership of Maestro Muti and the orchestra returns to present three sublime programmes.

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  • Wiener Philharmoniker Week in Japan 2026

    School Program / Master Class / Open Rehearsal

    Nov 7 / 8 / 10

    During Wiener Philharmoniker Week, Suntory Hall and the orchestra present a diverse lineup of programmes. Based on a shared wish for the “fruitful development of music culture,” a free open rehearsal, open masterclass, and school programme will be offered.

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  • Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Presents

    Christian Thielemann Conducts
    Staatskapelle Berlin

    Nov 17 / 18

    The celebrated Staatskapelle Berlin makes its highly anticipated appearance at Suntory Hall with its new General Music Director, Christian Thielemann.
    Co-presented by Nikkei Inc. / Tempo Primo Co., Ltd.

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  • Teodor Currentzis Conducts
    Utopia Orchestra
    Violin: Daniel Lozakovich

    Nov 23

    The Utopia Orchestra, led by its founder conductor Teodor Currentzis, makes its eagerly awaited Japanese debut.
    Co-presented by Avex Classics International Inc.

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  • Fuji Electric Super Concert
    Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen
    Rundfunks
    Chefdirigent: Sir Simon Rattle

    Nov 25 – 27

    Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra return to Suntory Hall with soloists Krystian Zimerman and Isabelle Faust.
    Co-presented by Japan Arts

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  • Suntory Hall Christmas Concert 2026

    Bach Collegium Japan
    “MESSIAH” Since 2001

    Dec 24

    Internationally acclaimed Bach Collegium Japan performs the complete version of Messiah. The project was launched in 2001 and has been held annually ever since. Enjoy this epic work depicting the life of Jesus Christ from his birth, death and resurrection. For its 26th edition this year, principal conductor of the BCJ, Masato Suzuki will be returning to the podium.

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  • Suntory Hall
    Christmas Concert 2026

    Dec 25

    Celebrate Christmas at Suntory Hall with an evening of seasonal favourites. This unique concert is a perfect occasion for newcomers in classical music. Presented in Japanese only.

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  • Suntory Hall
    Silvester Concert 2026

    Symphonie-Orchester der Volksoper Wien

    Dec 31

    This year’s Silvester Concert will feature a special highlights edition of the operetta Die Fledermaus, a Viennese New Year’s Eve classic.

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  • Suntory Hall
    New Year Concert 2027

    Symphonie-Orchester der Volksoper Wien

    Jan 1 – 3

    Since 1988, Suntory Hall has celebrated the beginning of another year with the Symphony Orchestra, singers, and dancers of the celebrated Volksoper Wien, who entertain us with selections of popular operettas and familiar Viennese waltzes and polkas.

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  • MIDORI

    Jan 9 / 10

    Revered as a visionary artist, activist and educator who explores and builds the connections between music and the human experience, MIDORI gives two concerts at Suntory Hall.

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  • Mao Fujita Piano Recital

    Jan 13 / 14

    Two recitals by the uniquely talented pianist Mao Fujita, who is taking the music world by storm with his technical mastery and tremendous versatility.

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  • Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

    Feb 6 / 7

    World-renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra are appearing together at Suntory Hall for the first time.
    Co-presented by AMATI Inc.

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  • Hisako Kawamura Piano Recital

    Feb 13

    Hisako Kawamura, a pianist renowned for her blend of technical mastery and lyricism, will showcase her artistry to the full in her recital.

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  • Suntory Hall Academy Gala Concert
    ”Moments that Shape the Future"

    Feb 28

    Bringing together current fellows and alumni of Suntory Hall’s two academies — Opera Academy and Chamber Music Academy, it’s a gala concert that looks to the future.

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Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary
Partner Concert

  • Sir András Schiff
    Piano Recital

    Apr 1

    Presented by KAJIMOTO

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  • Lahav Shani Conducts
    Münchner Philharmoniker

    May 11 / 12

    Presented by KAJIMOTO

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  • Paavo Järvi Conducts
    Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich 

    May 18 / 19

    Presented by Japan Arts

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  • Michiaki Ueno Cello Recital

    May 24

    Presented by KAJIMOTO

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  • Jaap Van Zweden Conducts
    L’orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

    May 27 / 28

    Presented by KAJIMOTO

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  • TOKYO SINFONIETTA 59th Subscription Concert
    “Periphery of Luca Francesconi”

    Jul 10

    Presented by AMATI Inc.

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  • Vadim Repin Violin Recital

    Jul 22

    Presented by AMATI Inc.

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  • PMF Orchestra Concert in Tokyo

    Jul 27

    Presented by Pacific Music Festival Organizing
    Committee / City of Sapporo

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  • Suntory Group Symphony Orchestra
    Subscription Concert No. 1

    Sep 22

    Presented by Suntory Group Symphony Orchestra

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  • Dai Miyata Cello Recital

    Oct 24

    Presented by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.

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  • Elīna Garanča Recital

    Nov 3

    Presented by TATE CORPORATION

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  • HIMARI Violin Recital Tour 2026

    Dec 16

    Presented by HIMARI Inc.

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  • Wiener Ring-Ensemble

    Jan 7

    Presented by KAJIMOTO

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  • Aimi Kobayashi Piano Recital

    Feb 26

    Presented by KAJIMOTO

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Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary Official Supporters

We are proud to support the Suntory Hall 40th Anniversary Programme.

  • DaiwaHouse
  • INPEX

Suntory Holdings Limited supports the activities of Suntory Foundation for the Arts.

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