On December 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2026, we will be holding our annual year-end special performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at four venues.
Conducted by Yutaka Sado, the fifth Music Director of New Japan Philharmonic. Soprano Yurie Takano, mezzo-soprano Kasumi Shimizu (12/16, 12/17, 12/19), Megumi Shiozaki (12/20, 12/21), tenor Naoki Miyazato, and bass-baritone Kazu Hirano will be invited as soloists. With a star-studded soloist lineup that Sado has performed with in operas and concerts, earning deep trust, and the Kuryu-kai Choir, we will deliver Beethoven's masterpiece 'Ninth Beethoven.' At Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall (12/16) and Sumida Triphony Hall (12/18), children under 18 can also be invited for free. Last year, over 8,500 spectators listened to New Japan Philharmonic × Yutaka Sado 's 'Ninth Symphony.' Please look forward to another outstanding performance worthy of closing the year this year.
Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall [Free admission for those 18 and under]
Sumida Trifony Hall
Suntory Hall
Sumida Trifony Hall
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
[Appearance]
Conductor: Yutaka Sado
Soprano: Yurie Takano
Mezzo-soprano: Kasumi Shimizu (December 16, 17, 19) / Megumi Shiozaki (December 20, 21)
Tenor: Naoki Miyazato
Bass-baritone: Kazu Hirano
Chorus: Kuritomokai Chorus
A special concert of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony for everyone to enjoy 2026
The first half of the concert will feature "The Story of the Ninth Symphony," told through illustrations and storytelling. While viewing illustrations by animation Music Director Yutaka Sado.
Friday, December 18, 2026, performance starts at 6:30 PM Sumida Triphony Hall
Admission is permitted for ages 4 and up.
[Free admission for those under 18]
[Appearance]
Conductor: Yutaka Sado
Soprano: Yurie Takano
Mezzo-soprano: Kasumi Shimizu
Tenor: Naoki Miyazato
Bass-baritone: Kazu Hirano
Chorus: Kuritomokai Chorus
SMBC presents Akira Miyagawa vs. New Japan Philharmonic "Super! Silvester Concert 2026→2027" Sky, Space, Peace, and... ~ Yasushi Miyagawa Anniversary (20th Anniversary of His Death)
Thursday, December 31, 2026, performance starts at 2 PM Sumida Triphony Hall [Free admission for those 18 and under]
[Performers]
Conductor and Piano: Akira Miyagawa
Vocals: Tomohiko Nakai, Yasutoshi Miyagawa
Chorus: Kuritomokai Chorus
Composition: Ouko Arai
【program】
- Akira Miyagawa: Patronage Samba 2026
- Izumi Taku: Look up at the stars at night
- Joe Hisaishi (arranged by Akira Miyagawa): Princess Mononoke
- Hiroshi Miyakawa: "Space Battleship Yamato" Overture ~ Theme, Symphonic Suite "Space Battleship Yamato" - "Iscandar", "Hope for Tomorrow", and others.
Furthermore, at this concert, we have been performing "The Patronage Song" (lyrics and music by Akira Miyagawa), which incorporates the names of the companies and individuals who have sponsored us as "Silvester Supporters" into the lyrics, since 2017. In 2022, "The Patronage Song" was revamped into "The Patronage Samba." Please look forward to the 2026 version as well.
Apply to become a Silvester Supporter here (until November 20th (Fri))
Have a fun New Year's Eve with New Japan Philharmonic!
New Year's Concert 2027
New Japan Philharmonic will once again hold its "New Year's Concert" in 2027 to celebrate the start of the new year. Conductor Yukio Fujioka, who was well-received at the previous performance, and narrator Naoko Tazo will be the familiar face, and the program will be befitting of the New Year.
The up-and-coming soprano Ayano Nonomura, who is active in a wide range of genres, will perform a selection of exquisite arias. In addition, the sumo wrestlers of the Naruto stable, led by Naruto Katsunori (former Ozeki Kotooshu), who has his stable in Mukojima, Sumida Ward, will be welcomed as guests, creating a stage full of Sumida's unique charm. Furthermore, in the popular annual segment where orchestra members serve as soloists, we will present Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Violins" performed by Sae Niwa (joining in 2025) and Sakiko Yabe (joining in 2024). From famous Viennese pieces to opera arias, this first concert of the new year will be filled with diverse music and talk. Join New Japan Philharmonic in a bright and cheerful start to 2027.
Sunday, January 3, 2027, performance starts at 2 PM Sumida Triphony Hall
[Performers]
Conductor: Yukio Fujioka
Soprano: Ayano Nonomura
Violin: Sae Niwa (Chief Second Violinist, NJP), Sakiko Yabe (First Violinist/ Vorspieler, NJP)
Stablemaster: Naruto stable, Naruto Katsunori (former Ozeki Kotooshu)
To all the sumo wrestlers: To the sumo wrestlers of Naruto stable
Host: Naoko Tazo
【program】
- J. Strauss II: Overture to the comedy "Die Fledermaus"
- J. Strauss II: Champagne Polka
- Izumi Taku: Look up at the stars at night
- Puccini: "Un bel dì vedremo" from the opera "Madama Butterfly"
- Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violins in A minor
- Arditi: Kiss
- Sumo stomping by young wrestlers of Naruto stable
- J. Strauss II: Polka "The Tourist Train"
- Dvořák: "Song to the Moon" from the opera Rusalka
- Akira Ifukube: Science Fiction Symphonic Fantasy No. 1
Release date (common to 3 performances)
- Priority sales (for regular members and patronage members) begin August 22nd (Saturday)
- Priority sale (for MyPlan members *those who purchased subscription concert through MyPlan): August 25th (Tue)
- General release: August 29th (Saturday)
If you purchase the same number of S seats for two or more of the three New Year's and New Year's performances at Sumida Triphony Hall at the same time, you will receive a 30% discount off the regular price!
■You can choose your preferred seat for each performance.
Symphony No. 9 + Silvester + New Year
Regular price ¥21,000 → ¥14,700
Ninth + Silvester
Regular price ¥16,000 → ¥11,200
Ninth Symphony + New Year
Regular price ¥16,000 → ¥11,200
Jill Vester + New Year
List price ¥ 11,000 → ¥ 7,700
* Limited to the same number of purchases for each performance.
* Cannot be combined with other discounts
* Handling at New Japan Philharmonic
〇New Japan Philharmonic Ticket Box TEL.03-5610-3815
About [Free invitation for those under 18 years old]
The Agency for Cultural Affairs' program to support children's experiences of viewing performing arts at theaters, concert halls, etc. aims to nurture children's rich humanity by supporting efforts that provide opportunities for children to view and experience authentic live arts performances at theaters, concert halls, etc., and to contribute to the development of future cultural arts leaders and audiences.
New Japan Philharmonic is offering free tickets to the following performances for children aged 18 and under (those born on or after April 2, 2008). Additionally, tickets for accompanying guardians will be half the regular price.
Application start date for free admission for those 18 and under (applicable to all 3 performances)
- September 6th (Sun)