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Tokyo Performing Arts Festival 2025 Showcase

The Tokyo Performing Arts Festival Committee, in collaboration with the Emergency Stage Arts Network, will debut the inaugural 'Performing Arts Base 2025' as a showcase for the festival. This urban arts festival aims to widely promote Tokyo's performing arts at the Tokyo International Forum.

Participants can expect a diverse range of performances, including theater, dance, and contemporary circus, with condensed showcases lasting approximately 20 minutes. Here, attendees can enjoy not only the performances but also engaging talk shows.

Located in the 7th-floor lounge and conference room of the Glass Building, this event presents opportunities to delve deep into the history, recent trends, and future outlooks of performing arts through a range of creative projects. It's a place where everyone, from those newly introduced to the performing arts to industry professionals and young enthusiasts, can discover the allure of this art form.

The event stands as one of Japan's largest gatherings for performing arts enthusiasts. Every program will be free, allowing an open invitation for all to enjoy a day filled with art and culture. Additionally, the festival offers learning opportunities about the diverse careers within the performing arts, aiming to support the career development of the next generation while broadening cultural perspectives.

Event Overview

Dates:

• - October 2, 2025 (Thursday): 16:00–17:00 (Pre-festival event)
• - October 3, 2025 (Friday): 13:00–18:00
• - October 4, 2025 (Saturday): 11:00–18:00
• - October 5, 2025 (Sunday): 11:00–18:00

Venue:
Tokyo International Forum, Ground Square, 7th Floor Lounge, Room 701
Admission:
Free
Organizers:
Tokyo Performing Arts Festival Committee (Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Emergency Stage Arts Network

For more details, visit the official website of the Tokyo Performing Arts Festival: Tokyo Festival Official Site and the 'Performing Arts Base 2025' event page: Performing Arts Base 2025.

Key Highlights

Ground Square

• - Performances: Enjoy performances and talks from 17 participating companies in the festival.
• - Information Booth: Provides event information and merchandise sales from participating theater groups.

Glass Building 7th Floor Lounge/Conference Room 701

• - Workshops: Participate in stage art creation workshops suitable for children.
• - Consultation Sessions: Support for arts culture workers via outreach consultations.
• - Talk Sessions: Conversations led by representatives of various local theater festivals across Tokyo.
• - Digital Theatre: Screening of classic works in theater through a digital platform.

For detailed program information, please refer to the press release document.