Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is hosting the Hibiya Festival 2025, an urban festival where you can enjoy performing arts and live music in an open-air setting for free, until Sunday, June 1st. Starting Saturday, May 17th, the music-themed Music Weekend will kick off, bringing the festival to a new heights.
*This is the only festival format in Japan where you can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, such as musicals, operas, ballets, and live music, provided by multiple theaters, theater companies, and production groups, for free outdoors in the city center. This year, during the "Act Weeks" in the first half of the festival, various stage productions gathered at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, including the musical "Your Lie in April (Toho)," the Nissay Theater presents "Opera Masterpiece Concert," and the stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (TBS/Horipro)."
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❶"Music Weekend", featuring a diverse range of music programs, is finally about to begin!
The "Jazz Live" will feature powerful performances from big bands from prestigious universities such as Keio University and Waseda University, as well as jazz bands from working adults, and the "Marching Performance" will be held each weekend, where marching bands from junior high, high school, and university students from around Tokyo will come together to light up the venue with their dynamic performances!
❷The Hibiya Music Festival 2025 will also be held simultaneously on the final two days!
A lineup of free live performances will be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya as a satellite venue for the Hibiya Music Festival 2025, which will be held at Hibiya Park. A variety of artists will add color to the festival's finale with music.
❸ Hibiya gourmet food and items to enjoy along with the festival will also be available . Gourmet food made with seasonal ingredients and fashion items from popular brands will be available.
For more details, please visit the "Hibiya Festival 2025" special website.
https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-festival/
From the left: Ikusaburo Yamazaki, the character "Starman" designed by Ikusaburo Yamazaki, and Amon Miyamoto
An opening ceremony was held on Thursday, April 24th, welcoming actor Ikusaburo Yamazaki and director Amon Miyamoto as guests, and the festival kicked off with a spectacular unveiling of the original Hibiya Festival ambassador character "Starman" designed by Yamazaki, as well as a talk session in which participants spoke about their passion for performing arts. During the Golden Week "Act Weeks," the entire Hibiya area was bustling with over 470,000 visitors, who enjoyed the charms of theater entertainment to the fullest.
The diverse sounds of jazz echo through Hibiya at "Jazz Live"
Featuring prestigious student big bands and talented adult bands
A live jazz performance featuring a variety of unique big bands will be held at Step Square in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya for two days on May 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun). A wide range of performers, from prestigious student big bands to talented working adult bands, will gather on the open-air stage to create a powerful sound.
■MUSIC WEEKEND Jazz Live Overview <br /> Date and time: Saturday, May 17th 13:00-18:00 (scheduled), Sunday, May 18th 12:00-17:00 (scheduled)
Location: Hibiya Step Square *In case of rain, the event will be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya B1 HIBIYA FOOD HALL. Fee: Free
"Jazz Live" image
<Bands appearing on Saturday, May 17th>
13:00 KMP NEW SOUND ORCHESTRA
14:00 KANSAI RENGO-GUN
15:00 CubaLibreLabo
16:00 Next-Triad Big Band
17:00 Happy Flight Jazz Orchestra
<Bands appearing on Sunday, May 18th>
12:00 Waseda University High Society Orchestra
13:00 Sauvignon Blanc ~Grape Big Band No. 12~
14:00 Tokyo Large Ensemble Curators
15:00 After5 Lab Band
16:00 Hibiya Vibrant City Jazz Orchestra
*Please see the special website for details of the performing bands.
https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-festival/
"Marching Performance" brings together dynamic music and performances
Junior high, high school and university students from Tokyo will perform! Hibiya is filled with excitement with their energetic performances
Marching performances bring together marching bands from junior high, high school and university students from around Tokyo. An energetic and powerful stage performance unfolds. Gorgeous costumes, formations and powerful sounds. The dynamic live performances move the hearts of the audience and evoke emotions across generations. A drama of sound and movement spreads across the urban space of Hibiya. Come and experience it for yourself.
■MUSIC WEEKEND Marching Performance Overview
Date: Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th
Location: Hibiya Step Square *In case of rain, the event will be held in the underground plaza of the building. Fee: Free Sponsored by: Tokyo Wind Orchestra Association
"Marching performance" image
<Performing groups on Saturday, May 24th>
Adachi City Nishiarai Junior High School Tokyo Jitsugyo High School Komazawa University
<Performing groups on Sunday, May 25th>
Adachi City 14th Junior High School Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji High School Waseda University
From top left: Adachi City Nishiarai Junior High School, Tokyo Jitsugyo High School, Komazawa University, Adachi City 14th Junior High School, Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji High School, Waseda University
*Please see the special website for details on performance times.
https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-festival/
The final weekend will see the streets of Hibiya lit up with music as a satellite venue for the free and borderless music event "Hibiya Music Festival 2025 (held at the same time)."
On the final two days of the Hibiya Festival 2025, Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st, Hibiya Park will host free live performances by artists of various genres at various locations in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya as satellite venues for the simultaneously held Hibiya Music Festival 2025, bringing the festival to a spectacular finale. Music will blend into the urban space over these two days, providing high-quality musical experiences and excitement to all who visit. Enjoy a weekend where the entire Hibiya area will be enveloped in music.
■ Overview <br /> Date and time: Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st, 10:00-20:30 (scheduled)
*The event will proceed rain or shine. It will be canceled in the event of severe weather or a natural disaster.
Venue: Hibiya Step Square, Park View Garden, Hibiya Park Admission: Free Organizer: Hibiya Music Festival Executive Committee Sponsors: Hibiya Area Management General Incorporated Association, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Midtown Hibiya)
■Tokyo Midtown Hibiya venue Performing artists
<Saturday, May 31st>
HIROBA Stage (Hibiya Step Square): Suiren / Yurie Takano / Natsuko Nisshoku / Yuka
KOTONOHA Stage (Park View Garden): Suzume no Tears / Minami Risa / Yamamoto Haruto
<Sunday, June 1>
HIROBA Stage (Hibiya Step Square): Dos Orientales / Mom / Chiaki Mayumura
KOTONOHA Stage (Park View Garden): Simon Isogai / Utena Kobayashi / Yutaro Furudate
*For more information, please see the Hibiya Music Festival 2025 official website.
https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/
Hibiya gourmet food and items to enjoy along with the festival
<Gourmet food you can enjoy at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya>
GOOD CHEESE GOOD PIZZA／2F
・Lamb Salsiccia with Japanese pepper and green peas 3,080 yen ・GCGP Lemonade Sour 1,045 yen *Take-out prices are different. Pizza with the aroma of seasonal green peas and Japanese pepper that go well with lamb, and a lemonade sour with a refreshing taste that is not too sweet.
LEXUS MEETS…/1F
・Grilled Kirishima Pork Shoulder Loin 2,600 yen ・Shizuoka Distillery Blended Medium 1,500 yen The umami of the grilled meat and the dried tomato sauce flavored with truffle oil go perfectly with the whiskey made in Shizuoka.
＜Spring/summer must-have items for the holiday season＞
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VEJA Campo (Unisex) 28,600 yen (NEUTRALWORKS.HIBIYA/3F)
VEJA sneakers MADE IN BRAZIL with a logo accent on the heel.
MXP Long Sleeve Smart Broad Big Shirt (Unisex) 25,300 yen
(NEUTRALWORKS.HIBIYA/3F)
A big-sized band collar shirt that eliminates sweat odor.
CONLON III (51) DM-vol.1 BR44 Sunglasses 35,200 yen
(EYEVAN LUXE/1F)
A fresh design that combines Wellington and teardrop. Equipped with brown lenses, these sunglasses are perfect for golf and camping.
Cotton twill graphic cap (unisex) 8,250 yen
(NEUTRALWORKS.HIBIYA/3F)
An organic cotton cap with an embroidered logo that is perfect for everyday use.
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LULIO zip-up blouson 88,000 yen
(TATRAS CONCEPT STORE/2F)
A zip-up hooded jacket with a simple design and pockets that make the most of the contrast. It is water-repellent and highly functional.
ERLIANO nylon pants, 52,800 yen (TATRAS CONCEPT STORE/2F)
These nylon pants are based on military training pants. They are made from the same material as LULIO pants, so they can be worn as part of a set.
SUNGLASS (direct store only) 39,600 yen (TATRAS CONCEPT STORE/2F)
These titanium Boston-style sunglasses feature the TATRAS three-cross logo. This model is sporty and designed to stay in place.
*All prices include tax. *Please contact each store for details. *Contents and prices are subject to change.
Please see below for details.
URL: https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/stage_vol_36/
"Hibiya Festival 2025" Event Summary <br /> Organizer: Hibiya Area Management General Incorporated Association / Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Supporter: Chiyoda Ward Period: Friday, April 25, 2025 – Sunday, June 1, 2025
Overview: The "Step Show" allows you to enjoy performing arts such as musicals, opera and ballet for free, the "Night Show" is a light entertainment that combines technology, the "Machinaka Theater" turns the entire city of Hibiya into a stage, and the "Kangeki School" allows you to learn more about the appeal of entertainment. This year, the "Music Weekend" has been added to the latter half of the event, and there will also be live music performances such as jazz and big bands.
*For details, please see the website. Official website URL
https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-festival/
Hibiya Festival Official X (formerly Twitter) account URL:
https://twitter.com/hibiyafestival
HIBIYA FES CHANNEL Official YouTube URL:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR40B9BK-oyQT4si4slhJPg
About Mitsui Fudosan Group's Sustainability <br /> Based on the philosophy of the "& Mark" of "creating new value through symbiosis, coexistence, and co-creation, and continuing to take on the challenge to achieve this," the Mitsui Fudosan Group regards "creating social value" and "creating economic value" as two wheels of a car, and believes that creating social value will lead to creating economic value, which will then create even greater social value. When formulating the new Group Management Philosophy in April 2024, six "GROUP MATERIALITY (issues to be addressed)" were identified: "1. Contributing to industrial competitiveness," "2. Coexistence with the environment," "3. Health and vitality," "4. Safety and security," "5. Diversity and inclusion," and "6. Compliance and governance." We will address these materialities through our core business and contribute to sustainability.
【reference】
・"Formulation of Group long-term management policy"
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/innovation2030/
・"Group Materiality"
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/esg_csr/approach/materiality/
・"＆EARTH for Nature"
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/business/development/earth/for-nature/
[Tokyo Midtown Hibiya] Press release
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