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August 16, 2026 at 11:44 pm
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October 25, 2026 at 11:44 pm
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The National Ballet of Japan presents the world National Ballet Tickets of City Lights at the New National Theatre Opera Palace in Tokyo, with performances running from October 23 to November 1, 2026.
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We understand why you are here National Ballet Tickets
Buying tickets to Japanese events from outside Japan is genuinely difficult, and most visitors only discover this once they have already tried. If any of the following sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were aske for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it National Ballet Tickets
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are supporte in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors | Start |
| Friday, 23 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 18:15 | 19:00 |
| Saturday, 24 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
| Saturday, 24 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 17:15 | 18:00 |
| Sunday, 25 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
| Thursday, 29 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 18:15 | 19:00 |
| Friday, 30 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 12:15 | 13:00 |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 17:15 | 18:00 |
| Sunday, 1 November 2026 | New National Theatre Opera Palace | Tokyo | 13:15 | 14:00 |
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| S Seats | ¥17,600 | Approx. US$117 |
| A Seats | ¥14,850 | Approx. US$99 |
| B Seats | ¥11,550 | Approx. US$77 |
| C Seats | ¥8,800 | Approx. US$59 |
| D Seats | ¥6,600 | Approx. US$44 |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have been liste at.
The final price for your order is confirme after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets are issue through standard reserve-seating registration and electronic or physical box office coordination.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
The National Ballet of Japan holds a preeminent position in the country’s classical and contemporary dance landscape, operating out of Tokyo as a premier institutional company. This production of City Lights represents a significant world premiere staging, transforming Charles Chaplin’s iconic 1931 cinematic masterpiece into a full-scale ballet under the choreographic direction of Alastair Marriott. The adaptation marries Chaplin’s timeless visual comedy and emotional depth with an orchestral score arranged by Timothy Brock, capturing the poignant romance of the Tramp and the blind flower girl. Japanese audiences have a profound appreciation for narrative-driven ballet and British collaborative artistry, making this high-profile theatrical crossover an essential calendar highlight. For an overseas visitor, attending City Lights in Tokyo offers a rare chance to experience a major global premiere inside a world-class national theatre backed by a live symphony orchestra.
How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan — event organisers, official ticketing platforms, event owners, and the verified resale market when an event has sold out. Every ticket is authenticate as genuine before it reaches you.
How you receive your tickets depends on the event’s ticket format and the ticketing agency involved. Therefore, we explain your delivery options in advance. Additionally, we provide clear instructions to ensure you receive your tickets smoothly and enjoy a hassle-free experience in Japan.. For example, if physical tickets are issued, we send them securely by courier or Japan Post directly to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. Additionally, we provide clear delivery instructions so you know exactly when and how to receive your tickets.
Where tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application used for the event, so that you know exactly what to do on the day. If tickets need to be collected in Japan, we will explain exactly where to go and what to bring. Additionally, we provide clear instructions in English to ensure your ticket collection process is simple and hassle-free. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are supporte in English throughout.
Venue and access National Ballet Tickets
New National Theatre Opera Palace is located in Tokyo. The Opera Palace is the main lyric theater of the New National Theatre, a national performing arts venue used for opera and ballet, featuring an approximate capacity of 1,800 across a stall level and several balcony tiers. The auditorium is finished in thick oak wood to provide an exceptional acoustic environment for live orchestral accompaniment.
New National Theatre Opera Palace stands in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, at 1-1-1 Honmachi. The nearest station is Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line, located just one stop from Shinjuku, with a walking time of approximately two minutes. A recognizable nearby landmark is the Tokyo Opera City Tower.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Ballet of Japan performs City Lights at the New National Theatre Opera Palace in Tokyo from October 23 to November 1, 2026
International visitors can secure tickets for City Lights in Tokyo through dedicated concierge services like Jasumo, avoiding local registration hurdles.
Ticket prices for City Lights at the New National Theatre Opera Palace generally range from about ¥6,600 up to ¥17,600 depending on the chosen seating category.
If a performance of City Lights in Tokyo is sold out on official primary channels, Jasumo checks wider networks and verified sources to locate available seats.
Tickets for City Lights at the New National Theatre Opera Palace are delivered securely to your accommodation in Japan or managed via guided electronic collection methods.
Your order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
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