Aichi Prefecture to Host 2026 Citizens’ Day Concert in Nagoya
- Aichi Prefecture will host the "Aichi Citizens' Day Commemorative Event 2026" on November 27, 2026, at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall in Nagoya.
- The first section highlights marasy performing his theme song for the occasion, "Ai wo Shiru." The second section features the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra performing selections including the opening...
- Attendance is free of charge, but the event is limited to 1,700 guests selected through a pre-application lottery system.
Aichi Prefecture will host the “Aichi Citizens’ Day Commemorative Event 2026” on November 27, 2026, at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall in Nagoya. The performance features pianist marasy, the 2026 Aichi Citizens’ Day ambassador, and the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ryuichiro Ikariyama, to celebrate the prefecture’s anniversary.
Event Schedule and Musical Program
The concert is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 5:45 p.m. The program is divided into three distinct segments. The first section highlights marasy performing his theme song for the occasion, “Ai wo Shiru.” The second section features the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra performing selections including the opening of Richard Strauss’s “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and Elgar’s “Salut d’Amour.” The final segment brings the two acts together for a joint performance of Johann Strauss I’s “Radetzky March.”
Admission and Application Process
Attendance is free of charge, but the event is limited to 1,700 guests selected through a pre-application lottery system. Interested individuals must submit applications via the official Aichi Citizens’ Day website between September 29, 2026, and November 3, 2026. Applicants will be notified of the lottery results by email no later than November 6, 2026. According to the prefecture, specific seat assignments will be provided upon arrival at the venue on the day of the event.
Backstage Tour for Students
In addition to the main concert, Aichi Prefecture is offering a special invitation for students residing in the prefecture to participate in a “Backstage Tour.” This program is open to students from the third grade of elementary school through the third year of junior high school. Participants will be granted a behind-the-scenes look at the concert production followed by priority seating for the main performance.
The backstage tour is scheduled for November 27, 2026, starting at 5:45 p.m. and ending at 6:15 p.m. Participation requires a parent or guardian to accompany the student, as children cannot attend the tour alone. The capacity for this special program is limited to 10 groups. The application window for the tour runs from September 29, 2026, through October 16, 2026, via the dedicated event portal.
Background of Aichi Citizens’ Day
Aichi Prefecture established “Aichi Citizens’ Day,” held annually on November 27, in conjunction with its 150th anniversary in 2022. The prefecture notes that depending on the volume of applications, additional recruitment or day-of-event admissions may be considered, with updates to be posted on the official Aichi Citizens’ Day and Aichi Week website.