Akira Kobayashi, Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Nikkatsu Debut & 88th Birthday in November, Holds 'AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT' - Ticket Sales Open for Asakusa Public Hall Concert
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of his debut and his 88th birthday, Akira Kobayashi will hold the 'AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT' concert at Asakusa Public Hall on June 4, 2026. The 21-month project also features AI-recreated video works of his youth. Tickets go on sale April 22 via Confetti.
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AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT 'Akira Kobayashi Concert: The Immortal Mighty Guy' will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Asakusa Public Hall (1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo).
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, via Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Corporation, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyoshi Kurematsu).
Ticket sales on Confetti
Performance HP
AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT kicked off with a concert at the Shin Kabukiza on March 6, 2026.
The memorable second concert will be held at the Asakusa Public Hall in Tokyo.
What is AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT?
Akira Kobayashi celebrated his Pre-70th anniversary in 2024, his 70th anniversary in 2025, and the 70th anniversary of his Nikkatsu debut in 2026. He will turn 88 (Beiju) this November and will host events touring 88 locations over the 21 months until he turns 89. This event consists not only of concerts, but also collaborations with various people he has worked with so far, including Nikkatsu. We are planning movie events, video works that bring the young Akira Kobayashi back to life using AI, and the announcement of new songs.
Event Overview
AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT 'Akira Kobayashi Concert: The Immortal Mighty Guy'
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, Doors open 16:15, Start 17:00
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall (1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
■ Ticket Prices
SS Seats (1st floor, front of 2nd floor) 10,000 yen
S Seats (rear of 2nd floor) 8,000 yen
A Seats (3rd floor) 5,000 yen
Ticket site 'Confetti'
Ticket purchase process / Confetti member benefits
https://service.confetti-web.com
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, via Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Corporation, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyoshi Kurematsu).
Ticket sales on Confetti
Performance HP
AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT kicked off with a concert at the Shin Kabukiza on March 6, 2026.
The memorable second concert will be held at the Asakusa Public Hall in Tokyo.
What is AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT?
Akira Kobayashi celebrated his Pre-70th anniversary in 2024, his 70th anniversary in 2025, and the 70th anniversary of his Nikkatsu debut in 2026. He will turn 88 (Beiju) this November and will host events touring 88 locations over the 21 months until he turns 89. This event consists not only of concerts, but also collaborations with various people he has worked with so far, including Nikkatsu. We are planning movie events, video works that bring the young Akira Kobayashi back to life using AI, and the announcement of new songs.
Event Overview
AKIRA EIGHTY-EIGHT 'Akira Kobayashi Concert: The Immortal Mighty Guy'
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, Doors open 16:15, Start 17:00
Venue: Asakusa Public Hall (1-38-6 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
■ Ticket Prices
SS Seats (1st floor, front of 2nd floor) 10,000 yen
S Seats (rear of 2nd floor) 8,000 yen
A Seats (3rd floor) 5,000 yen
Ticket site 'Confetti'
Ticket purchase process / Confetti member benefits
https://service.confetti-web.com