Kanagawa Prefecture Announces 2026 Inclusive Arts Program Lineup!

Theater Workshop Project on Mental Health (March 2026) Photo: Takao Hashimoto

Kanagawa Prefecture is promoting the realization of an inclusive society through its Magnet Culture (MagCal) initiative, which uses the power of arts and culture to attract people and revitalize local communities. We are pleased to announce the 2026 lineup for the 'Kyosei Kyosou Project,' a program that enables everyone—from children to adults, regardless of age or disability—to participate in and enjoy performing arts.

1. Performance Lineup (as per attachment)

Title

Genre

Date/Venue

Details

Tomoyuki Everyone's Smile Concert

Disability / Music

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Odawara Minamimaru Hall

(1-7-50 Honmachi, Odawara City)

An orchestra concert by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra, inviting students from special support schools to enjoy music together through singing and clapping. (Private booking)

Odawara Senior Theater Tsuriaq Oldies 7th Performance

Senior / Theater

Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16, 2026

Odawara Lifelong Learning Center Keyaki Hall

(300 Ogigaya, Odawara City)

An original new production.

Challenge of the Silver:成果発表公演

Senior / Dance

Friday, February 19 & Saturday, February 20, 2027

KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre, Mid-Studio

(281 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City)

Senior citizens from Kanagawa collaborate with world-renowned dancer Yoko Ando to explore new forms of dance expression.

Theater Workshop Project on Mental Health:成果発表公演

Disability / Theater & Music

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Yokohama Opening Memorial Hall, Auditorium

(1-6 Honcho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City)

A performance showcasing workshop and exchange processes conducted at psychiatric hospitals across the prefecture.

Ayase Senior Theater Hale 7th Performance

Senior / Theater

Saturday, March 20, Sunday, March 21, and Monday, March 22, 2027

KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre, Large Studio

(281 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City)

An original production highlighting the performers' life experiences, presence, and persuasive power.

(Related Performance) Yokosuka Senior Theater 'Yossha!!' 13th Performance

Senior / Theater

Saturday, January 30 & Sunday, January 31, 2027

Yokosuka Bayside Pocket

(3-27 Honmachi, Yokosuka City)

Independent production.

An original work set in Yokosuka.

2. Media Coverage

Media coverage and photography are permitted. Please contact the inquiry point if interested.

<Reference> Kyosei Kyosou Project

The project organizes senior theater groups (Yokosuka Senior Theater 'Yossha!!', Ayase Senior Theater Hale, Odawara Senior Theater Tsuriaq Oldies), senior dance initiatives 'Challenge of the Silver,' and performances involving people with disabilities.

Prefectural Website: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/yi4/kyouseikyousou/top.html

(Attachment) Kyosei Kyosou Project 2026 Lineup Inquiry

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[Inquiry]

Kanagawa Prefecture Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Cultural Division

Cultural Creation Group, Phone: 045-285-0219