January 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm
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January 18, 2026 at 8:00 pm
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Overview

This is the ticket information for the New Year Concert 2026 – A New Year’s Gift with Famous Music, a special concert held shortly after the New Year’s holidays at the Saitama Kaikan Large Hall in Saitama Prefecture.

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The concert is designed as a New Year’s gift to the audience, featuring famous music from the classical repertoire. The event listed for this date is a major concert featuring the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) with a distinguished international soloist and conductor.

The specific concert for this date is a concerto performance featuring the renowned young British-Cypriot pianist George Harliono and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Gen Ota. The program is confirmed to feature two of the most popular piano concertos in the repertoire: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

Why Attend

See a special New Year’s concert featuring the acclaimed Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO), one of Japan’s most respected ensembles.
Experience a rare live performance of two of the world’s most famous piano concertos, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
The featured soloist is the exceptional young pianist, George Harliono, who is gaining worldwide recognition for his powerful and sensitive playing.
The concert is held at the Saitama Kaikan Large Hall, a venue known for hosting high-quality orchestral performances.
With three available seat tiers starting at a very accessible price (¥3,000 for B seats), it offers a fantastic value for a major orchestral performance.
Tickets are on General Release and sold on a First-Come, First-Served basis, allowing immediate reservation confirmation.

Performance Dates & Ticket Information

This single performance is held on a Sunday afternoon in mid-January, providing a final celebratory event to conclude the New Year’s season.

Date	Day	Start Time (Doors Open)	Venue (Prefecture)	Performers	General Sale Deadline
2026/1/18	Sun	15:00 (14:30)	Saitama Kaikan Large Hall (Saitama)	George Harliono (Piano), Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: Gen Ota	2026/1/14 (Wed) 18:00

Ticket Types & Pricing

Tickets are reserved seating across three affordable price tiers, with the most premium seats (S seats) costing ¥6,000.

Seat Type	Price (¥)	Booking Limit
S seat	6,000	Up to 10 per application
A seat	5,000	Up to 10 per application
B seat	3,000	Up to 10 per application

Booking with Jasumo

Submit your request through the Jasumo Contact Form with: date, venue, ticket type (reserved), and quantity (e.g., “February 7 Toki Messe Niigata, 2x reserved”). Jasumo offers comprehensive bilingual support, including eplus account creation, lottery/general release submission, payment guidance, and physical pickup coordination.

Group bookings up to 4 tickets per application supported, with 1 application limit per show. Apply early for lottery—¥12,100 tickets vanish fast for diamond jihad savings. Jasumo ensure seamless navigation for international users, from lottery entry to entry validation.

Disclaimer

Jasumo provides a specialized facilitation service for foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents in Japan, assisting with ticket acquisition for cultural events like Europe Kikaku’s 44th Performance “Internet Island Explorer” Tour through authorized platforms like Pia. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide international customers through the official booking process, addressing challenges such as:

Language Barriers: Japanese-only ticketing systems; Jasumo offers bilingual support.
Local Platforms: Assistance with lottery registration, payments, and e-ticket delivery.
High Demand: ~300–1,500 seats per venue and troupe’s cult following create sellout risks; we manage deadlines for prime chances.

Securing tickets is not guaranteed. Book via Jasumo by venue deadlines (e.g., Nov 5, 2025, for Tokyo) for official ¥8,500 pricing to avoid resales. For travel planning, we can coordinate with regional tourism boards.

Reviews

“An extraordinary opportunity to hear two of the greatest romantic piano concertos in one program, performed by the excellent Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.”

“George Harliono is a rising star with immense technique and musicality; his performance of these monumental works will be unforgettable.”

“A perfect way to extend the New Year’s festive mood with a program of truly famous and uplifting classical music.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which orchestra and soloists are performing?

The concert features the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gen Ota. The featured soloist is pianist George Harliono.

What famous musical pieces are included in the program?

The program includes two famous concerto masterpieces: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

What is the maximum number of tickets I can apply for?

You can specify up to 10 tickets per single application, with an overall restriction of 4 applications in total across the ticket reception.

What is the age restriction for audience members?

Preschool children are strictly not allowed to enter the venue for this performance.

When is the deadline to purchase tickets for this event?

The general release application period will close on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 18:00 JST.

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