Experience the thrill of various live performances for free for one month in the Hibiya area! April 25th (Sat) – May 31st (Sun)
*This is the only festival in Japan where you can enjoy a variety of entertainment genres, including musicals, operas, ballets, and live music performances, offered free of charge in an outdoor setting in the heart of the city, provided by multiple theaters, theater companies, and production groups. (As of March 2026, based on our own research)
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will host the "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026" from Saturday, April 25th to Sunday, May 31st, 2026.
From 2018 to 2025, we held the "Hibiya Festival," an urban entertainment festival where everyone could easily experience diverse theater entertainment and live music. Starting this year, we are changing the name to " HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL" and scaling up the event. For the first time, we will set up a special covered stage at the main venue, Hibiya Step Square, and change the seating area to all standing. This will make the performances easier to see and allow more people to enjoy the "live experience." In addition, we will hold live performances and food events for the first time at Hibiya Park, which will be used as a satellite venue during Golden Week. At "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL," we will offer performances of various genres, centered on two content: "theater" and "music," which express the characteristics of Hibiya, which is known as "Japan's Broadway" with its collection of leading theaters, and as a "city of music" represented by Hibiya Public Hall.
Please look forward to the evolving "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL," which will become a festival where more people can easily experience a variety of entertainment.
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Featuring masterpieces, popular works, and new releases from musicals, operas, ballets, and more!
The "Step Show" offers an evolved live experience on a specially constructed stage.
Step show (image)
"Step Show" offers a free showcase of authentic theater entertainment, including performances from some of Japan's leading theaters. You can enjoy classic and popular musicals, ballets, operas, and dances, as well as premiere shows of new productions. New genres such as choirs and children's musicals will also be featured. Furthermore, this year a special stage will be set up in Hibiya Step Square. The stage will be elevated, and the front seating area will be all standing, allowing even more people to experience the thrill of a live performance.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square [Dates] April 25th (Sat), 26th (Sun), 29th (Wed/Holiday), May 2nd (Sat) – 6th (Wed/Holiday), 9th (Sat) (tentative) *Held rain or shine, cancelled in case of severe weather [Admission] Free [Seating] Free viewing/Free entry and exit *Standing room in front of the stage requires advance reservation
The latest information on performing groups will be posted regularly on the official "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL" X page.
https://x.com/hibiyafestival
<NEW> We're holding our first ever satellite festival where you can enjoy live performances and food events!
"HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park"
Hibiya Park Lawn Plaza
As a satellite venue for the "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL," the festival program will be held for the first time at Hibiya Park. Food trucks and other vendors will be present, allowing visitors to enjoy performances and food in a pleasant atmosphere.
*This event will be held in conjunction with "HIBIYA PARK TERRACE," which is organized by Hibiya Park.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Park Lawn Plaza [Period] Scheduled from May 3rd (Sun) to 5th (Tue/Holiday) *Cancelled in case of rain [Admission Fee] Free (Food is available for a fee)
[Co-sponsored by] Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association (designated manager of Tokyo Metropolitan Hibiya Park)
"Step Live": A passionate performance by young talents.
Step Live (Scenes from last year)
The "SMASH CABARET" competition-style musical live show will feature talented musical singers and up-and-coming artists. There will also be a trial performance by the "Musical Next Seeds" project, which aims to nurture young creators. This is an exciting live stage that connects the audience with the future of the theater.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square [Dates] April 25th (Sat), 26th (Sun), 29th (Wed/Holiday), May 2nd (Sat) – 6th (Wed/Holiday), 9th (Sat), 10th (Sun) (tentative) *In case of rain, the event will be held at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya B1 underground plaza [Admission] Free [Supported by] Arts Council Tokyo [Arts and Culture Charm Creation Grant]
"Kangeki School," a workshop and talk event to learn about the appeal of entertainment.
Kangeki School (Scenes from last year)
The event features talk sessions and workshops led by instructors active in various fields of entertainment. Through these diverse experiences, participants can cultivate their sensitivity and intellect while experiencing the allure of entertainment from multiple perspectives.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Library and Culture Center, B1 Convention Hall (Main Hall), etc. [Period] Scheduled from May 3rd (Sun) to 5th (Tue/Holiday) [Admission Fee] Free [Registration] Advance reservation required *Details will be posted on the special website in early April [Cooperation] Hibiya Library and Culture Center
The Hibiya Live Performance Awards honors the next generation of talent.
(Events held concurrently)
The finalists, selected from among the applicants for the "Hibiya Live Performance Award," will take to the main stage at Hibiya Step Square and perform in front of the judges and audience, where the grand prize winner will be announced.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square [Date] May 10th (Sun)
[Fee] Free [Judges] Amon Miyamoto (Chair Judge)
KREVA, shoji (s**t kingz), Yu Shirota, Perpins, Emiri Miyamoto (in alphabetical order/titles omitted)
*KREVA will only be participating as a judge and will not be appearing on stage to announce the final results on the day of the awards ceremony.
[Organizers] Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, WM Co., Ltd.
[Planning and Production] WM Co., Ltd.
<Jazz Live>
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Talented jazz bands and big bands gather in Hibiya. From soothing jazz melodies to powerful big band performances, anyone can easily enjoy high-quality music in the heart of the city. We aim to fill Hibiya with music and provide a place where everyone can easily enjoy live performances.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square, HIBIYA FOOD HALL, Hibiya OKUROJI
[Dates] Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th
[Admission Fee] Free [Cooperation] Hibiya OKUROJI
<Marching & Cheer Performance>
Last year's scene
Marching bands from a wide range of age groups, from elementary school students to university students, will showcase their dazzling performances. This year, a cheerleading team will also participate, delivering a dynamic and exciting performance.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square [Dates] Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th
[Price] Free
<Hibiya Music Festival 2026 (Concurrent Events)>
As one of the venues for the "Hibiya Music Festival 2026," Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will once again host live performances by a diverse range of artists. Based on the concept of a "free and borderless music festival that everyone can enjoy," there will be live performances on a total of five stages, including Hibiya Park and Tokyo International Forum Hall A, as well as workshops and instrument experiences. It will be two special days where the entire Hibiya area is enveloped in music.
■Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square, Park View Garden (planned)
[Dates] Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st
[Admission Fee] Free [Organizers] Hibiya Music Festival Executive Committee, Hibiya Music Festival Association [Cooperation] Tokyo Midtown Hibiya [Official Website] https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2026/
<Event character "Starman" on display>
Event character "Starman"
A monument of "Starman," the event character for "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL," will be displayed in Step Plaza from April 25th (Saturday) to May 10th (Sunday). "Starman" is a character designed by actor Ikusaburo Yamazaki for last year's "Hibiya Festival 2025." This year, too, Starman will watch over the entertainment and the audience at the Hibiya area.
"HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026" Event Overview <br /> Organizer: Hibiya Area Management Association / Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Supported by: Arts Council Tokyo [Arts and Culture Charm Creation Grant] *Target Project: Step Live Supported by: Chiyoda Ward Period: April 25th (Sat) – May 31st (Sun), 2026
Overview: "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026" has evolved into an urban entertainment festival. We will deliver the "excitement" of a "live experience" to our guests through performances of various genres and diverse programs. There will be a packed schedule of programs, including "Step Shows" where you can enjoy performing arts such as musicals, operas, and ballets in the open air for free, and "Step Lives" by talented artists. We will also focus on "music," hosting live music performances such as jazz and marching bands.
*For more details, please see our website or official X account.
●Official website URL:
https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/hibiya-live-festival/
● HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026 Official X (formerly Twitter) account URL:
https://x.com/hibiyafestival
● HIBIYA FES CHANNEL Official YouTube URL:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR40B9BK-oyQT4si4slhJPg
About Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is a mixed-use complex housing offices, shops, restaurants, a cinema, and other facilities. Leveraging the sophisticated culture of the Hibiya area, known as a hub for film and theater, and the lush natural environment adjacent to Hibiya Park, it aims to provide forward-thinking new experiences and new value that stimulates the senses of its visitors.
https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/about
About the Sustainability of the Mitsui Fudosan Group <br /> Based on the "& mark" philosophy of "creating new value through coexistence, co-existence, and co-creation, and continuing to take on challenges to that end," the Mitsui Fudosan Group views "creation of social value" and "creation of economic value" as two wheels of a car. We believe that creating social value leads to the creation of economic value, and that this economic value will enable us to create even greater social value. When we formulated our new group management philosophy in April 2024, we identified six "GROUP MATERIALITY (priority issues)": "1. Contribution to industrial competitiveness," "2. Coexistence with the environment," "3. Health and vitality," "4. Safety and security," "5. Diversity & inclusion," and "6. Compliance and governance." We will address these material issues through our core business and contribute to sustainability.
【reference】
• "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/
Furthermore, in April 2025, we formulated the "&EARTH for Nature" declaration, a declaration of coexistence with the environment in urban development. This declaration views the "environment" as a unified whole of nature, people, and communities, and promotes urban development that expands a rich "environment" and connects it to future generations. The five key priorities of this declaration are "protecting and nurturing greenery," "making the most of the appeal of water," "enriching ecosystems," "connecting the aspirations of the community," and "circulating natural resources." The initiatives described in this press release contribute to one of the key priorities of "&EARTH for Nature."
[Tokyo Midtown Hibiya] Press Release
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