Bunkamura Latest News: 2026 First Half Lineup & "Kabuki Train" Operation, etc.
Bunkamura has announced its diverse cultural and artistic lineup for the first half of 2026. In May, the "Kabukicho Grand Kabuki" will open at THEATER MILANO-Za, with a special "Kabuki Train" running on the Tokyu Toyoko Line to commemorate it. In June, the dance performance "The Dictator by the Sea" by Suzuki Matsuo and Masako Yasumoto will be staged at Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon. Additionally, the "Outline of Prayer" exhibition, a collaborative project with "Death Fes 2026," is currently being held at Bunkamura Gallery. Taiyo Life Insurance Company has also newly joined as an official supplier, bringing the total to seven companies.
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Bunkamura 2026 First Half Lineup
Introducing Bunkamura's 2026 first half lineup, along with comments from each person in charge. We will continue to disseminate the diverse appeal of culture and art across a wide range of genres this season.
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"Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" Kabuki Train to run on the Tokyu Toyoko Line before its May opening!
To commemorate the performance of "Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: San-dai Ennosuke Yonjuhachi-sen no Uchi 'Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi'" which opens on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at THEATER MILANO-Za, one Tokyu Toyoko Line train will be wrapped with advertisements for this performance from Tuesday, April 7. The train interior will be filled with visuals of the monster cat "Bake-neko" played by Ennosuke Ichikawa and "Tanba Yohatiro" played by Danko Ichikawa.
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Dance Performance "The Dictator by the Sea" by Suzuki Matsuo x Masako Yasumoto: Visuals & Performance Details Announced
Saturday, June 27, Sunday, June 28, 2026 / Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon
Performance dates, ticket information, and other details have been released, along with impactful visuals that condense the world view of the original work. This work is based on several short stories by Suzuki Matsuo, including "The Dictator by the Sea," and Masako Yasumoto will create a dance piece interwoven with song and drama. Expectations are high for what kind of stage expression will be born from Matsuo's first dance performance.
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"Outline of Prayer" Exhibition, a collaborative project with "Death Fes 2026," now being held
Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 26, 2026 / Bunkamura Gallery 8/ (Shibuya Hikarie 8F)
An exhibition in collaboration with "Death Fes," which discusses death in a pop manner without taboo and spreads a new view of life and death, is currently being held. Bunkamura Gallery focuses on "prayer," which is closely linked to death, and introduces and sells works by 8 artists with diverse expressions.
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Taiyo Life Insurance Company newly joins as Bunkamura Official Supplier
Taiyo Life Insurance Company has newly joined the "Official Supplier" sponsor system that supports Bunkamura's operations, bringing the total to seven companies. With the backup of this strong support group, we will disseminate excellent culture and art to even more people.
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◆Bunkamura Homepage
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/
◆Official SNS
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https://x.com/Bunkamura_info
[Facebook]
https://www.facebook.com/bunkamura.official
[Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/bunkamura_info/
[note]
https://note.bunkamura.co.jp/
[YouTube]
https://www.youtube.com/@Bunkamurachannel
◆Bunkamura Challenge
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/sp/bunkamurachallenge/
Introducing Bunkamura's 2026 first half lineup, along with comments from each person in charge. We will continue to disseminate the diverse appeal of culture and art across a wide range of genres this season.
View details
"Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi" Kabuki Train to run on the Tokyu Toyoko Line before its May opening!
To commemorate the performance of "Kabukicho Grand Kabuki: San-dai Ennosuke Yonjuhachi-sen no Uchi 'Hitoritabi Gojusan Tsugi'" which opens on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at THEATER MILANO-Za, one Tokyu Toyoko Line train will be wrapped with advertisements for this performance from Tuesday, April 7. The train interior will be filled with visuals of the monster cat "Bake-neko" played by Ennosuke Ichikawa and "Tanba Yohatiro" played by Danko Ichikawa.
View details
Dance Performance "The Dictator by the Sea" by Suzuki Matsuo x Masako Yasumoto: Visuals & Performance Details Announced
Saturday, June 27, Sunday, June 28, 2026 / Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon
Performance dates, ticket information, and other details have been released, along with impactful visuals that condense the world view of the original work. This work is based on several short stories by Suzuki Matsuo, including "The Dictator by the Sea," and Masako Yasumoto will create a dance piece interwoven with song and drama. Expectations are high for what kind of stage expression will be born from Matsuo's first dance performance.
View details
"Outline of Prayer" Exhibition, a collaborative project with "Death Fes 2026," now being held
Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 26, 2026 / Bunkamura Gallery 8/ (Shibuya Hikarie 8F)
An exhibition in collaboration with "Death Fes," which discusses death in a pop manner without taboo and spreads a new view of life and death, is currently being held. Bunkamura Gallery focuses on "prayer," which is closely linked to death, and introduces and sells works by 8 artists with diverse expressions.
View details
Taiyo Life Insurance Company newly joins as Bunkamura Official Supplier
Taiyo Life Insurance Company has newly joined the "Official Supplier" sponsor system that supports Bunkamura's operations, bringing the total to seven companies. With the backup of this strong support group, we will disseminate excellent culture and art to even more people.
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◆Bunkamura Homepage
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/
◆Official SNS
[X]
https://x.com/Bunkamura_info
[Facebook]
https://www.facebook.com/bunkamura.official
[Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/bunkamura_info/
[note]
https://note.bunkamura.co.jp/
[YouTube]
https://www.youtube.com/@Bunkamurachannel
◆Bunkamura Challenge
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/sp/bunkamurachallenge/
FAQ
What are the main events for Bunkamura's first half of 2026?
The "Kabukicho Grand Kabuki" in May, the dance performance "The Dictator by the Sea" in June, and the "Outline of Prayer" exhibition in April, a collaborative project with "Death Fes 2026".
When will the "Kabuki Train" start running?
It will start running on the Tokyu Toyoko Line from April 7, 2026.