Performances Schedule 2025-2026

The National Theatre has been dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Japanese performing arts since its opening in 1966.
After closing at the end of October 2023, we continue to offer performances at other theaters.
We invite you to experience the charms of traditional Japanese performing arts!

KABUKI

June, 2025
Kabuki Performance for Beginners
Venue：Sunpearl Arakawa (Large Hall)

June, 2025
Discover KABUKI
Venue：Sunpearl Arakawa (Large Hall)

July, 2025
Kabuki Performance for Beginners
Venue： Tiara Koto (Large Hall)

July, 2025
Discover KABUKI
Venue： Tiara Koto (Large Hall)

September, 2025
Kabuki Performance in September
Venue：New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse)

January, 2026
Kabuki Performance in January
Venue：New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse)

Bunraku

May, 2025
Bunraku Performance in May
Venue：Theatre 1010 (Adachi Ward Cultural Arts Theatre)

December, 2025
Bunraku Performance for Beginners
Venue：Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre(Playhouse)

December, 2025
Discover BUNRAKU
Venue：Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre(Playhouse)

February, 2026
Bunraku Performance in February
Venue：KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre(Hall)

Traditional Japanese Dance / Traditional Japanese Music / Shomyo (Japanese Buddhist Chant) / Special Program

April, 2025
Kumiodori and Jongmyo Jeryeak -Costarring of Japanese and Korean court entertainment-
Venue： Bunkyo Civic Hall (Main Hall)

May, 2025
Embracing the Legend of Yoshitsune Through Traditional Japanese Music —Tracing the Saga
Venue：National Noh Theatre

August, 2025
Traditional Japanese Dance performance
Venue：Asakusa Public Hall

October, 2025
Nyoirin-Kōshiki ーBy Tendai Shomyo (Japanese Buddhist Chant) and Kangen (Gagaku Instrumental Music)ー
Venue：Tiara Koto (Large Hall)

January, 2026
Traditional Japanese Music Performance
Venue：New National Theatre, Tokyo (THE PIT)

March, 2026
Special Performance
Venue： Theatre 1010 (Adachi Ward Cultural Arts Theatre)

*Information as of May 9, 2025.
*The performances schedule is subject to change. The latest information will be posted on our website.
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