Fukuoka Classic Festival 2026: Enjoy Classical Music Across the City After Dark

The Fukuoka Classic Festival 2026 returns, filling Fukuoka with the sounds of world-class classical music.

The Fukuoka Classic Festival 2026 returns, filling Fukuoka with the sounds of world-class classical music. Launched in 2024 with the vision of establishing Fukuoka as a leading center for classical music in Japan, the festival celebrates the city's rich musical heritage and the many distinguished musicians it has produced over the years, bringing the beauty of classical music to audiences throughout the city

The festival opens on 20 November with a free opening fanfare by a special festival orchestra at TENJIN CHRISTMAS ADVENT (City Hall Plaza). Special guest tenor Masafumi Akikawa will join the performance. Throughout the festival, recitals and concerts will be held at a variety of venues, including Fukuoka Symphony Hall, FFG Hall, and a hotel chapel.

As many performances take place in the evening, the festival is an ideal way to spend an evening after strolling around Fukuoka. Classical music transcends language barriers, making these performances easy for international visitors to enjoy.

Programme

20 Nov. (Fri.)
Opening Fanfare by Orchestra
(TENJIN CHRISTMAS ADVENT / Free Admission)
21 Nov. (Sat.)
Christmas Dream Concert by Rising Stars
(FFG Hall / Free Admission)
27 Nov. (Fri.)
Casey Hashimoto Stand-Up Comedy & Concert
(Hotel Nikko Fukuoka)
29 Nov. (Sun.)
Reiko Sugaya × Nobara Nishikawa × Koji Sekihara: Wunderschöne Kammermusik von Beethoven (FFG Hall)
4 Dec. (Fri.)
Ayako Tanaka × Daichi Fujiki Duo Recital　
(Fukuoka Symphony Hall)
6 Dec. (Sun.)
Master Violinist Tsugio Tokunaga 80th Anniversary Concert
(FFG Hall)
11 Dec. (Fri.)
Ryota Higashi × Ryoma Takagi Duo Recital
(NCB Hall)
18 Dec. (Fri.)
Tetsutaro Nakatani Violin Recital
(Hotel Nikko Fukuoka)

Tickets & Prices: Vary by performance. Please check the official website for details and ticket information.