Cultural Festivals
ARK HILLS MUSIC WEEK
Oct 2 – Oct 11 · Ark Hills, Minato · Tokyo
Dates
- Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
About this event
SummaryARK Hills Music Week 2026 is a 10-day city cultural festival celebrating the 40th anniversaries of Ark Hills and Suntory Hall, featuring world-class concerts, interactive music experiences, and community events.
Highlights
• Free live viewings of "Suntory Hall ARK Classics" featuring Tsutsumi Nobuyuki and Miura Fumiharu.
• "Oto no Asoba" (Sound Playground) with instrument interaction and workshops.
• "Music Week Workers' Choir" featuring Ark Hills and Suntory Hall staff.
• Street pianos installed at five locations across the Ark Hills area.
• "Dinner Live" events combining dining with live street music performances.
• Rooftop Garden opening at Suntory Hall with autumn scenery.
• Digital stamp rally "music Walk!" with chances to win concert tickets and hotel stays.
• "Suntory Hall ARK Classics" overview with world-renowned artists.
• "Sound Art" installation by Ayumi Tsuchiya for children.
• "Instrument Experience" corner with harp, piano, and violin demonstrations.
• "Picture Book Area" featuring music-themed books from Nijino Ehon-ya.
• "Kids Concert" with participatory percussion and musical shows.
• "Suntory Hall Lobby Concert" with young artists from Suntory Hall Academy.
• Concerts at 13 facilities including churches, restaurants, and embassies.
• "Music Week: A Delicious Dish" menu at twelve local restaurants.
• Concerts featuring unique instruments like the "Okurau".
• "Dinner Live" and "Mini Concerts" at various venues in the Ark Hills area.
• "Hatchopoch Quintet" performing participatory percussion concerts.
• "Nijino Ehon-ya" artists performing unique picture book store music.
• Artificial turf covering Karajan Square for enhanced comfort and quality.
• Food trucks and dining areas added to the event space.
• Concerts under the starry sky at a planetarium facility.
• "Dinner Live" at Dos Es Nas and Wolfgang's Pizza Bar.
• "Mini Concerts" at Starbucks and office entrances.
• Performers include Yumi Tsubouchi, Shigetomo Ishihara, emyu, ERIKA, Motomi Kimura, Tomoko Tago, Rimi Tanaka, Honami Morita, MAMS, Momoka Shio, Kaori Saito, and Yukimi Muramatsu.
• Event aims to bring music closer to people and promote urban culture.
• Free admission for live viewings and most special programs.
• Tickets may be sold out in advance for main concerts.
• Event period runs from October 2nd to October 11th.
• Location includes Ark Hills, Karajan Square, and surrounding facilities.
• Designed to overcome summer heat and enjoy the artistic season.
• Fosters new connections and interactions through choral music.
• Stimulates children's curiosity about music through interactive activities.
• Provides opportunities to experience high-quality music up close.
• Allows easy access to Suntory Hall without performance tickets.
• Encourages exploration of the entire Ark Hills area.
• Features a digital stamp rally for collecting stamps and winning prizes.
• Includes a lobby concert at Suntory Hall for the 40th anniversary.
• Offers a unique opportunity to enjoy music while dining and drinking.
• Presents a variety of programs for children and adults to enjoy together.
• Features a participatory stage for feeling the rhythm of percussion instruments.
• Includes a musical show with songs and dances from popular picture books.
• Hosts a special corner for interacting with rare instruments under expert guidance.
• Displays approximately 100 picture books related to music.
• Managed by Nijino Ehon-ya, a small picture book store in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
• Created approximately 40 picture books in about 14 years.
• Performed at domestic and international festivals such as Summer Sonic and Green Room Festival.
• Features two artists belonging to Nijino Ehon-ya: TheWorthless and Banpaku to Anna.
• Includes a "Dinner Live" event where you can enjoy meals and drinks while listening to live performances by street musicians.
• The popular "music Walk!" event allows you to enjoy the music of autumn while walking through the area.
• Enjoy the lively atmosphere as musicians perform while walking through the area.
• By scanning the QR codes installed at each facility and collecting stamps, you can participate in this digital stamp rally.
• While walking around the area, enjoy the music and art.
• By collecting the required number of stamps according to the benefits and applying, you will have a chance to win luxurious prizes such as concert tickets for Suntory Hall, hotel stays, and meal vouchers through a lottery.
• Be sure to visit various locations!
• Starting October 2nd, the normally closed garden on the rooftop of Suntory Hall, the "Rooftop Garden," will be open to the public.
• Enjoy the autumn scenery with gently swaying cosmos and brightly colored Kiku (chrysanthemums), accompanied by the sounds of insects.
• Please check the official website for details.
