[Sales Start April 23!] <The 52nd Japan Philharmonic Summer Concert 2026> 16 Performances in Tokyo Metropolitan Area and Kyoto in July-August
The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra will hold its 52nd Summer Concert 2026 with 16 performances in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kyoto from July 18 to August 3, 2026. This concert series, which began in 1975, aims to provide children and families with an opportunity to experience classical music and is now enjoyed by three generations.
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The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Kunio Ishizuka) will hold the 52nd Japan Philharmonic Summer Concert 2026 in the Tokyo metropolitan area (1 metropolis, 3 prefectures) and Kyoto from July 18 to August 3, 2026.
The Summer Concerts began in 1975 with the wish that "children hearing classical music for the first time would experience a real orchestra with their families." Loved by many for its authentic programs and approachable productions, it has now become a "three-generation concert" where those who attended as children now bring their own children and parents.
The 2026 performances, marking the 70th anniversary of the orchestra's founding, will be conducted by Junichi Hirokami [Friend of JPO (Artistic Advisor)], who holds a post with the Japan Philharmonic, and Ryuichiro Sonoda. Yoko Ehara will perform songs and narration, and the Star Dancers Ballet will appear in the second part.
Conductor: Junichi Hirokami [Friend of JPO (Artistic Advisor)] (7/18-26)
Conductor: Ryuichiro Sonoda (7/29-8/3)
Narration and Song: Yoko Ehara
The Summer Concerts began in 1975 with the wish that "children hearing classical music for the first time would experience a real orchestra with their families." Loved by many for its authentic programs and approachable productions, it has now become a "three-generation concert" where those who attended as children now bring their own children and parents.
The 2026 performances, marking the 70th anniversary of the orchestra's founding, will be conducted by Junichi Hirokami [Friend of JPO (Artistic Advisor)], who holds a post with the Japan Philharmonic, and Ryuichiro Sonoda. Yoko Ehara will perform songs and narration, and the Star Dancers Ballet will appear in the second part.
Conductor: Junichi Hirokami [Friend of JPO (Artistic Advisor)] (7/18-26)
Conductor: Ryuichiro Sonoda (7/29-8/3)
Narration and Song: Yoko Ehara