Grand Reopening Celebration: Tokyo's National Theatre Event
This autumn marks the triumphant return of the Tokyo National Theatre, currently undergoing renovations. To celebrate its reopening, the theatre is hosting a one-day-only event titled "Geigeki Taikaikou!" on September 6, 2025. This event invites everyone—from children to adults—to enjoy a myriad of artistic experiences showcasing the theatre's diverse offerings.
The Tokyo National Theatre is a comprehensive cultural facility featuring a concert hall dedicated to classical music, a playhouse, and two smaller theatres, as well as multiple exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, and rehearsal studios. This means the venue is not just a hub for performances but a vibrant center for the arts as well.
Event Details
The "Geigeki Taikaikou!" event will provide free access to many areas of the theatre, allowing visitors to dive into the world of performing arts.
Additional highlights leading up to the grand reopening include a unique evacuation drill event scheduled for August 28, 2025, where audience members can participate in a mock evacuation exercise alongside artists and staff. This initiative aims to enhance safety awareness among attendees while strengthening the emergency response capabilities of the theatre's staff.
Open Day Event Schedule
Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Tokyo National Theatre, Theatre Front Square
Notable Activities to Enjoy:
- - Opening Fanfare (Atrium, 1st Floor)
Celebrate the theatre’s opening with a magnificent fanfare performed by the Geigeki Orchestra Academy for Winds.
Time: 11:00 - 11:05 AM
Performers: Brass ensemble from the academy
- - Experience the Concert Hall Stage (5th Floor Concert Hall)
Step onto the concert hall stage and experience the view from a musician's perspective.
Timing: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- - Mini Concert with the Pipe Organ
Relish the majestic sounds of the theatre’s pipe organ as performed by renowned organists.
Time: 12:00 - 12:20 PM / 3:40 - 4:00 PM
Performers: Megumi Tokuoka and Jean-Philippe Merckx (Tokyo National Theatre Organist)
- - Let's Play the Steinway!
Become a pianist for the day by playing a Steinway piano and taking commemorative photos.
Timing: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Limited to 4 attendees per group)
Take a guided tour to see the pipe organ up close, usually only viewable from a distance.
Time: 4:30 - 5:00 PM (Limited to 20 participants, tickets distributed from 2:00 PM)
- - Open-air Street Performances (Theatre Front Square)
Enjoy performances from street artists demonstrating skills in juggling, tap dancing, and more throughout the day.
Accessibility Information
The venue will provide services, including spaces for strollers, diaper-changing facilities, and nursing rooms. Moreover, assistive listening systems will be available for those who need them. Guest inquiries and concerns can be addressed through the theatre’s box office.
The theatre invites everyone to immerse themselves in the vibrant artscape that awaits as it reopens. Join the celebration and discover the depth of cultural experiences the Tokyo National Theatre has to offer!
For updates and more information, visit the theatre’s official website:
Tokyo National Theatre.