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September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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February 21, 2027 at 2:00 pm
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Renowned conductor Alan Gilbert and pianist Hayato Sumino will lead the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in a series of prestigious classical concerts in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Fukuoka in February, 2027.
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- We understand why you are here
- What Jasumo does about it: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
- Dates, Venues, and Ticket Prices
- NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
- Why this artist or event matters in Japan
- How you receive your tickets
- Venue and Access: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related links
We understand why you are here
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 ask 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: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
- 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 support 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 |
| February 21, 2027 | Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall | Tokyo | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| February 22, 2027 | Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall | Tokyo | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| February 23, 2027 | Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall Main Hall | Yokohama | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| February 25, 2027 | Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall | Nagoya | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| February 27, 2027 | Acros Fukuoka Fukuoka Symphony Hall | Fukuoka | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
| S Seats | 32,000 JPY | $210 USD |
| A Seats | 28,000 JPY | $185 USD |
| B Seats | 24,000 JPY | $160 USD |
| C Seats | 19,000 JPY | $125 USD |
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 list at.
The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets for the Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra tour are issue primarily as physical tickets or designate electronic formats.
Why this artist or event matters in Japan
The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is legendary in Japan, its reputation built on a long tradition forged by pioneering conductors like Günter Wand and Herbert Blomstedt. The orchestra’s burnished German sound and disciplined heritage are greatly appreciated by Japanese classical music audiences, and their periodic Tokyo and regional tours are major cultural highlights. Alan Gilbert brings a forward-looking artistic vision to the podium, continuing a long tradition of sold-out engagements that resonate deeply with local subscription holders and devoted orchestral followers alike.
Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino adds extraordinary contemporary energy to the roster, playing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F major on all the tour dates. Hayato Sumino is a massive hit in Japan and has received critical acclaim everywhere, effortlessly combining traditional classical mastery with a modern crossover appeal. His appearance alongside a prestigious European ensemble creates an exceptional ticket demand across major metropolitan concert halls.
In the 2027 residency, the two-program format combines the masterworks of Brahms, Beethoven, and Dvořák with the dynamic concerto of Gershwin. International visitors seeking an elite cultural experience in Japan will find this collaboration to represent the absolute pinnacle of contemporary orchestral performance.
How you receive your tickets
We secure tickets through a wide network of sources across Japan—event organizers, 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 them depends on the ticket format for the event and the ticketing agency involve. Where physical tickets are issue, we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or accommodation in Japan. And where tickets are issue electronically, we manage the process and guide you through the ticketing application use for the event so that you know exactly what to do on the day. Where tickets are collect in Japan, we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the method for your event when we confirm your order, and you are support in English throughout.
Venue and Access: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall is a premier acoustic venue located in the Ikebukuro district of Tokyo. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall sits adjacent to Ikebukuro Station, served by the JR Yamanote and multiple subway lines, with direct underground passages leading straight to the main entrance near Nishi-Ikebukuro Park.
Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall Main Hall is a premier seaside concert venue located in the Minato-mirai district of Yokohama. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall Main Hall is a short walk from Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line or Sakuragicho Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, situated close to the iconic Landmark Tower.
Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall is a major cultural landmark located in the Sakae district of Nagoya. Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall connects directly to Sakae Station via the Higashiyama and Meijo subway lines, positioned right above the Oasis 21 complex.
Across Fukuoka, Fukuoka Symphony Hall is a renowned performance space located in the central district of Fukuoka. Across Fukuoka, Fukuoka Symphony Hall is within a short walking distance from Tenjin Station on the municipal subway network, situated directly across from the sprawling Tenjin Chuo Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra performances take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall in Tokyo, Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall Main Hall in Yokohama, Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall in Nagoya, and Acros Fukuoka Fukuoka Symphony Hall in Fukuoka.
International visitors can secure tickets for Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra through Jasumo, bypassing domestic registration barriers and Japanese phone number requirements.
The Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra tour features two distinct programs, with Program A highlighting Brahms and Gershwin and Program B featuring Beethoven, Gershwin, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony.
If the Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra concert date is sold out, Jasumo continues searching through an extensive professional network across Japan to secure verified seats.
Your order is make 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.
Tickets for the Alan Gilbert and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra performance are delivered securely to your accommodation in Japan or managed digitally with complete step-by-step guidance from Jasumo.
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