Details have been finalized for the inaugural "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park"! This includes a talk event by Heralbony & Warabiza Theatre Company, performers for "Step Live," and additional works for "Step Show"!
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya (Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku; Operator: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) will host "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL 2026," an urban festival where visitors can enjoy live entertainment such as theater and music in the open air of Hibiya, from April 25th (Sat) to May 31st (Sun). Details of "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park," "Kangeki Gakko," "Step Live," and additional performances for "Step Show" have now been decided.
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❶ "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park" where you can enjoy gourmet food from places like dancyu Shokudo and live performances.
As a satellite venue for the "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL," Hibiya Park will also host its first festival program. Enjoy gourmet food from dancyu Shokudo, Hibiya Matsumoto-ro, The Peninsula Tokyo, and more, while experiencing live performances by artists who have appeared on the popular American show "America's Got Talent" on the lawn. It's truly a festival experience that engages all five senses.
❷ A variety of learning opportunities at the "Kangeki School" with talk events and workshops featuring a star-studded lineup of instructors. The program includes a talk session by "Ihatov Theater," which has attracted attention as a collaboration between "Heralbony," a creative company combining "welfare x art x business," and "Warabi-za," a theater company based in Akita Prefecture, as well as a special event by ballerina comedian Keiko Matsuura and Obata no Onii-san.
❸ "Step Live," a vibrant stage connecting audiences with future performances, will be held again this year . Following last year's great success, "Step Live" will feature singers from the competition-style musical live show "SMASH CABARET," as well as musical trial performances from the young creator development project "Musical Next Seeds." Up-and-coming artists will also appear, delivering a vibrant live stage.
❹ Five additional performances have been added to "Step Show," a treasure trove of theater entertainment. Five additional performances have been added to "Step Show," including "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-," the musical "Women on the Brink of a Nervous Breakdown," the stage play "HIGH&LOW THE Sengoku Gaiden," a special live performance by the Million Revival Chorus, and a concert by young singers from the Fujiwara Opera Company.
❺A huge hit every year! The light and dance show "Night Show" will be held again this year .<br />The "Night Show," which illuminates Hibiya as dusk falls with light technology and dynamic performances, will be held again this year. For its fourth year, this year's show will feature "Project WA," which incorporates a Japanese worldview.
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We're holding our first ever satellite festival where you can enjoy live performances and food events at the same time!
"HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park"
As a satellite venue for the "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL," the festival program will be held for the first time at Hibiya Park. During the pleasant Golden Week season, surrounded by the greenery and lawns of the city center, you can enjoy live performances along with high-quality gourmet food. It's an event that you can enjoy with all five senses—see, taste, and relax.
*This event is co-organized with "HIBIYA PARK TERRACE," which is sponsored by Hibiya Park.
Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association.
■ Overview of "HIBIYA LIVE FESTIVAL in Hibiya Park" Location: Hibiya Park Lawn Plaza Dates: May 3rd (Sun) – 5th (Tue/Holiday) 11:00 – 17:00 *Cancelled in case of rain Admission: Free (Food is available for a fee)
Co-sponsored by: Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association (designated manager of Tokyo Metropolitan Hibiya Park)
[Live Performance]
A variety of performers will appear on the stage in front of the Hibiya Park lawn. On Sunday, May 3rd, there will be performances by schools and organizations from Chiyoda Ward. On Monday, May 4th (holiday) and Tuesday, May 5th (holiday), you can enjoy breathtaking performances by world-renowned artists.
■Cast/Schedule
● May 3rd (Sun) *Performance time TBD "Chiyoda Performance DAY"
Enjoy dance performances, choral singing, musical performances, and more by schools and organizations within Chiyoda Ward.
favorite fabric × &chocolamie, Escort Dance Association × Chiyoda Children's Music Plaza × Chiyodan, Otsuma Women's University Choir, Otsuma Women's University All Cheerleading Company LYNX, Sophia University Orchestra, Sophia University SAfro FAmily, Hosei University Cheerleading Club GENIES, Hosei University Jazz Dance Circle ONE
●May 4th (Monday/Holiday)
SARO with studio DANCHE (tap dance) 12:30/14:30
HEARTS (Double Dutch) 13:30/15:45
●May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday)
<La Folle Journée TOKYO 2026 Area Concerts>
LiberaMe (Violin-based Japanese rock instrumental band) 12:00
MOS (Girls Rock Brass Group) 13:30
THE SHOW TABLE (Musical Songs & Dance) 14:30/15:30
▲ (From left) SARO, HEARTS, LiberaMe, MOS, THE SHOW TABLE (Honami Morita, Yuga Tsutake)
[Food]
Numerous food trucks will set up shop in Hibiya Park in early summer. Enjoy high-quality food and drinks on the lawn while watching performances.
[Partial list of planned vendors]
■dancyu Shokudo Dancyu Shokudo, produced by the food magazine "dancyu," will be setting up a special pop-up shop for this event. In addition to popular menu items such as "Pork Ginger Stir-fry," they will also be offering the "Ultimate Yakisoba 1.0," which will be newly introduced to the store this summer.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
*mitaseru JAPAN Co., Ltd.: A gourmet food delivery service that delivers dishes from famous restaurants carefully selected by the Mitsui Fudosan Group anytime, anywhere.
"Kangeki School" – Experience the allure of performing arts.
We'll be hosting a variety of programs that adults and children alike can enjoy!
We will be holding our annual Kangeki (meaning "excitement" or "theater appreciation") school again this year, where you can learn about the charm of performing arts, including theater. We have prepared a variety of programs led by instructors active in various fields, which adults and children alike can enjoy while nurturing their sensibilities and intellect.
■ "Kangeki School" Overview <br /> Location: Hibiya Park Library and Culture Center, Hibiya Step Square Period: May 3rd (Sun) – May 6th (Wed/Holiday)
Fee: Free (Workshops are charged)
How to participate: Advance reservations (some on-site registration available). Reservations will begin on April 16th (Thursday) at 13:00 (tentative) via LivePocket.
Cooperation: Hibiya Library and Culture Center
[Talk Event]
<Talk Session> How did the "Ihatov Theatre" by Warabi-za and Heralbony come about?
Warabi-za, aiming to "create art that nourishes people's lives," and Heralbony, aiming to "realize a society where 8 billion unique individuals can live authentically," have collaborated to create the "Ihatov Theatre," a project that seeks to create a boundary-transcending "theatre experience." They will share the behind-the-scenes stories of the creation of this immersive musical project that combines art and digital technology.
Lecturers: Takashi Itagaki (Art Director of Runbini Art Museum), Higashi Suzuki (Director), Keiichiro Tamura (Herabony) *Mr. Itagaki and Mr. Tamura will participate online.
Date and time: Sunday, May 3rd, 11:30
Venue: Hibiya Park Library and Culture Center, B1 Convention Hall (Main Hall)
Price: Free
<Talk Event> Creating the World of Grand Musicals: The Art Director's Work Techniques
A talk event featuring Hirofumi Hattori, who has worked on the creative aspects of grand musicals and stage productions such as "Elisabeth," "Jekyll & Hyde," and "Harry Potter." This leading art director will share his thought process, ideas, and how he constructs designs, collaborating with producers and actors to create the final product. He will reveal the behind-the-scenes aspects of his creative process in this special event at "Kangeki School."
Instructor: Hirofumi Hattori (Art Director/Representative of Com Works)
Date and time: May 4th (Monday/holiday) 11:30
Venue: Hibiya Park Library and Culture Center, 4th Floor, Studio Plus (Small Hall)
Price: Free
<Talk Session> Ongakuza Musical x Gekidan Warabiza: "Discussing the Past, Present, and Future of Theater Company Management"
"Ongakuza Musical," which continues to create original musicals, and "Gekidan Warabiza," based in Akita and focusing on traditional performing arts, will collaborate for the first time in a special talk session. These two theater companies, which have been creating their own unique stage productions for many years, will discuss the challenges and future of theater activities, and explore new possibilities as entertainment organizations, while overcoming difficulties and expanding their activities beyond just stage production.
Lecturers: Hana Tominaga (Actress/Producer, Ongakuza Musical), Takeshi Ozawa (Director, Akita Art Village Co., Ltd. (Warabiza))
Date and time: May 4th (Monday/holiday) 15:30
Venue: Hibiya Park Library and Culture Center, B1F Convention Hall (Main Hall)
Price: Free
(From left) Hana Tominaga, Takeshi Ozawa
<Talk Event> The Challenge of a Long-Running Performance of the Global Show "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon – Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo -"
"Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-," an entertainment facility where you can experience the world of Naoko Takeuchi's original work "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," opened on April 4th, 2026 (Saturday). The musical "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" series boasts global popularity, with a tour of 18 cities overseas scheduled for 2025. Producers and others will discuss the appeal of this musical, the activities that have spread Japanese content to the world, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of creating a long-running stage production.
Instructors: Go Ueki (Composition and Direction), Fumio Kosano (Original Story Writer), Michiho Matsumoto (Producer)
Date and time: May 5th (Tuesday/holiday) 11:30
Venue: Hibiya Park Library and Culture Center, B1 Convention Hall (Main Hall)
Price: Free
<Special Talk Event> Ballet and Musicals are Fun!
Popular ballerina comedian Keiko Matsuura, known for her "Ballet-related anecdotes," and musical theater star Obata no Onii-san will be appearing at Kangeki School! They will be holding a talk show designed to let many people know about the wonderfulness and enjoyment of ballet and musicals. Matsuura has launched "Kekke Ballet," a comedy ballet performance that fuses ballet and comedy, and at this talk event, she will deliver the charm of ballet along with laughter.
Instructors: Keiko Matsuura (Ballerina Comedian), Obata no Oniisan Date and Time: Wednesday, May 6th (National Holiday), 12:00
Venue: Hibiya Step Square Admission: Free How to participate: Free viewing/free entry and exit *Seats in the front area of the stage are by advance reservation lottery via LivePocket. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
[Workshop]
Musical workshops that expand the possibilities of voice and expression
Based on vocal and singing techniques cultivated through overseas training, this course progresses step-by-step from basic vocalization to musical theater-specific advanced vocal techniques, and vocal expression practice using actual musical songs. Through practical application, each participant will have the opportunity to discover new possibilities in their own voice and expression. Anyone who loves to sing, anyone who wants to seriously hone their expressive skills, and amateurs are all welcome.
Instructor: Yuki Kadoi (Voice Designer & Pianist)
Date and Time: ① May 3rd (Sun) / ② May 5th (Tue, National Holiday) 14:30-16:30 each day (tentative)
*The workshop will be the same on both days. Venue: Hibiya Park Library and Culture Center, 4th Floor Studio Plus (Small Hall)
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (tax included) *Payment will be made at the reception on the day of the event. Cash only.
Number of participants: 15 people (maximum) *Open to high school students and above
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A talented singer and a young creator come together.
The energetic stage "Step Live"
"Step Live," held at Hibiya Step Square, will feature talented musical singers from the competition-style musical live show "SMASH CABARET" and up-and-coming artists. There will also be a trial performance by the young creator development project "Musical Next Seeds." It's an exciting live stage that connects the audience with the future of the theater.
■ "Step Live" Overview <br /> Performers:
<SMASH CABARET> (Top row from left) AG, Sayako Matsuoka, Yuria, Emiko Elaine Shikahama (Bottom row from left) Mai Ukai, Ayaka Nitta, Akihiro Mochizuki, Emi McRae
(Top row from left) Sunny Hock, feat. A (Bottom row from left) Etoile, iBlossom
Musical Next Seeds
"Musical Next Seeds," a creator and original work nurturing project by "Musical Awards TOKYO," Japan's first musical awards, is seeking submissions of works that have never been performed in full size, and will host live performances of selected works. Come and discover the seeds of future musical masterpieces!
*Details regarding participating groups and other information will be announced periodically on the Musical Awards TOKYO official website.
https://musical-awards.tokyo/musical-next-seeds/
Period: April 25th (Sat) – May 10th (Sun)
*Held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. *Please check the special website for the performance schedule.
Location: Hibiya Step Square *In case of rain, the event will be held at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya B1 underground plaza. Admission: Free Seating: Open seating / Free entry and exit Supported by: Arts Council Tokyo [Grant for the Creation of Artistic and Cultural Appeal]
Five additional performances have been added to "Step Show," a treasure trove of theater entertainment!
The "Step Show," which will be held on a special stage at Hibiya Step Square, mainly during Golden Week, has had five additional performances added.
● "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-"
April 29th (Wednesday/Holiday)
"Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-," an entertainment facility that opened on April 4th, 2026 (Saturday) where you can experience the world of Naoko Takeuchi's original work "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," will be appearing in Step Show! Enjoy performances and talk by 11 cast members.
Starring: Team Silver Moon
Super Sailor Moon / Usagi Tsukino: Yumena Yamaguchi, and others. Production: Nelke Planning
● Fujiwara Opera Company: "Enjoyable Even for Beginners! Opera & Masterpiece Live Performance"
April 29th (Wednesday/Holiday)
A concert by young singers from the Fujiwara Opera Company. A special stage featuring a wide range of songs, from opera to pop songs, from familiar tunes to full-fledged opera! Enjoy their fresh voices to the very end.
Performers: Hina Tsukamoto (soprano), Yuichi Hara (tenor), Momo Komatsu (piano)
Produced by: Fujiwara Opera Company and Japan Opera Association
●A special live performance by the Million Rebirth Choir, who have won the All-Star Chorus Battle three times.
Sunday, May 3rd
We will be presenting songs that we have performed before, including "Boku no Koto" and "Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo," which were the winning songs of the All-Star Chorus Battle, in a chorus of 20 people. This event will be the first time that these songs will be sung live on stage. Don't miss the breathtaking and moving harmony created by the blending voices of 20 people.
Cast: Beverly, Maruri, Miki (Rabbit Cat), Okanoya Tomoka, Yuuri (Hot Guys), KIMIKA, KAREN (LUV K RAFT), Mishu (LUV K RAFT), Hatsumi (Rabbit Cat), RIOSKE (Perpins), KAZ (Perpins), Zuma (Nijiiro Samurai), Yusuke (Rabbit Cat), Sugimoto Takuya, Rinto (Kamizono Torio), KEN (Rabbit Cat), Toorusu (Rabbit Cat), Jinjin (Paparapies), Takarabe Ryoji, Maabiro
● Musical "Women on the Brink of a Nervous Breakdown"
May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday)
The Japanese premiere of the musical comedy starring Nozomi Futo, winner of the Yomiuri Theater Award, opens in June! The original work is a masterpiece film by Spanish master director Pedro Almodóvar. Co-starring are Akiyama Natsuko, Kazuki Sora, Nagai Tan, and Takashima Masahiro, bringing together a star-studded cast of unique personalities! This slapstick comedy about women struggling with love and on the brink will be delivered to the tune of Latin music. The stage will feature talks and performances by Nozomi Futo, Takashima Masahiro, and other cast members.
Starring: Futo Nozomi, Masahiro Takashima, and others. Produced by: TBS/Watanabe Entertainment
●Stage play "HIGH&LOW THE Sengoku Gaiden"
May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday)
"HiGH&LOW" has expanded into various fields, including dramas and films. In 2024, "HiGH&LOW THE Sengoku," a "warring states period action drama," was staged with a star-studded cast including Ryota Katayose and Maito Mizumi. This production is a completely new, alternative story based on "HiGH&LOW THE Sengoku." This stage will feature the first performance of songs from the main production, along with a talk session with scriptwriter and director Norihisa Hiranuma and cast members Hayato Onozuka and Keito Doi. In the 10th anniversary year of "HiGH&LOW," the brand new "HiGH&LOW THE Sengoku Gaiden" will fill everything with excitement in the summer of 2026.
Cast: Norihisa Hiranuma, Hayato Onozuka, Keito Doi (LDH SCREAM)
Sakutaro Ogushi (EXPG Lab), Genki Fujiwara (EXPG Lab), Fuga Yagihashi (EXPG Lab),
Shizuku Fujitani (EXPG Lab), Hidehiro Kawaguchi (EXPG Lab)
*The cast is subject to change.
Produced by: Umeda Arts Theatre
A "night entertainment" program that will brighten up the night in Hibiya.
The "Night Show" by MPLUSPLUS DANCERS has evolved even further!
"Light Dance Night 2026" is a night show where light and dance merge. In 2026, its fourth year, the show will feature "Project WA," inspired by the Japanese aesthetic. Light technology and dynamic performances will come together to create a light entertainment experience that incorporates the Japanese worldview, spreading throughout the Hibiya night.
■ "Night Show" Overview [Location] Hibiya Step Square [Period] May 3rd (Sun) – 5th (Tue/Holiday)
[Time] Each day: ① 18:30-19:00 / ② 19:20-19:50 (tentative)
[Admission Fee] Free [Seating] Open seating / Free entry and exit [Performers] MPLUSPLUS DANCERS
Project WA (image)
For further details, please visit our website or official X page.
✓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
[Tokyo Midtown Hibiya] Press Release
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