⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nagano. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Nagano Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

(Authorized Performance)

General Info
📍 Venue: Nagano Arts Center B2 Recital Hall (〒380-8512 Nagano City, Oaza Tsuruga Midori-chō 1613, B2F)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: you must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible. A designated area with space for one wheelchair is available (note that this does not include a seat). Admission into this area is on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Please note that if this space is already occupied when you arrive, you may not be admitted into the venue
🅿️ Parking: you can use the Nagano Arts Center (shared with the City Hall building) paid parking lot, but spaces are limited, so we recommend using public transportation
💡 For inquiries about performances and tickets, please contact us through the Fever app or the help center on the official website. Please avoid contacting the venue directly.
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here
🪑 Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone (please see below for details)
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Tentative Program

Summer of Kikusuiro
A Town with a View of the Sea (from Kiki's Delivery Service)
Main Theme (from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)
Life's Merry-Go-Round (from Howl's Moving Castle)
Spirited Away Waltz (from Spirited Away)
Carrying You (from Castle in the Sky)
Path of the Wind (from My Neighbor Totoro)
Main Theme (from Princess Mononoke)
Others

(The program is subject to change)

Performers

September 11, 2026
- String Quartet: Kumiko Nagai Quartet
  - 1st Violin - Kumiko Nagai
  - 2nd Violin - Risa Inagawa
  - Viola - Hidemi Takemoto
  - Cello - Nanako Okuda
December 18, 2026
- String Quartet: Ensemble Themis