Candlelight: The World of Joe Hisaishi

⭐ 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 City Art Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

(Authorized Performance)

General Info
📍 Location: Nagano City Art Center B2 Recital Hall (〒380-8512 Nagano City, Tsuruga Midori-machi 1613, B2F)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approximately 60 minutes (doors open 30 minutes before the start time; late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ The venue is wheelchair accessible. A designated area is available for one wheelchair user (this does not include a seat). Please note that we may not be able to accommodate additional wheelchair users if that area sells out.
🅿️ Parking: Complimentary parking is available at the Nagano City Art Center (shared with the City Hall building). However, please be aware that the number of available spaces is limited, and we recommend using public transportation whenever possible.
💡 For inquiries about performances and tickets, please contact us through the Fever app or the help center on the 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 the seat map below for details)
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert, please click here
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Programme

• Summer
• A Town with an Ocean View
• Main Theme from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
• Merry-Go-Round of Life
• Spirited Away: Floating Waltz
• Castle in the Sky
• Path of the Wind
• Main Theme from Princess Mononoke
• Others

(The programme is subject to change)

Performers

• 2026.08.23
  • String Quartet: Ensemble Themis
    • 1st Violin - Mie Isaka
    • 2nd Violin - Saki Hanaoka
    • Viola - Hyojin Kim
    • Cello - Kosuke Tanaka
• 2026.09.11
  • String Quartet: Kumiko Nagai Quartet
    • 1st Violin - Kumiko Nagai
    • 2nd Violin - Risa Inagawa
    • Viola - Hidemi Takemoto
    • Cello - Nanako Okuda