BRA★BRA FINAL FANTASY BRASS de BRAVO 2026 with Siena Wind Orchestra — the interactive brass concert celebrating the music of the Final Fantasy series — is set to open its national tour on April 5, 2026 (Sunday) with a performance in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The tour will visit 8 cities for a total of 10 performances.
Organized by KOA CREATIVE, Sunrise Promotion, and Japan Symphonic Winds, the concert returns for the first time in two years, bringing the signature combination of brass ensemble performance and audience participation to venues from Hokkaido to Fukuoka.
New Additions for the 2026 Tour
Three opera singers have been newly added to the lineup, expanding the sonic palette with a blend of wind ensemble and vocal performance.
Highlights include beloved pieces such as "Battle at the Big Bridge" and "One-Winged Angel", alongside a premiere performance of "Maria and Draco" from Final Fantasy VI.
The concert also retains its popular audience-participation segments, including the recorder ensemble corner and the crowd-favorite "Choco de Mambo" section, where the entire venue joins in together.
Concert Merchandise
Venue-exclusive merchandise will be on sale at each performance, including the standard pamphlet and T-shirts, as well as newly designed goods featuring Black Mage and White Mage motifs making their debut this year.
Performers
From left: Creative Director Nobuo Uematsu, Conductor Hirofumi Kurita, Singer Xiao, MC Mami Yamashita, and the Siena Wind Orchestra
Creative Director: Nobuo Uematsu
Composer behind the music of the Final Fantasy series, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Recognized by Time magazine in 2001 as one of the innovators in music, and listed in Newsweek's "100 Japanese People the World Respects" in 2007. He currently performs live under the name "Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI," including international tours in France, Belgium, and Norway.
Conductor: Hirofumi Kurita
Winner of the 1st prize at the 23rd Tokyo International Music Competition (Conducting) in 1988. Subsequently won the 1st Antonio Pedrotti International Conducting Competition in 1989 and received the top prize at the 1st Sibelius International Conducting Competition in 1995. He made his European debut with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and holds a guest professorship at the National Academy of Music, Tokyo.
Ensemble: Siena Wind Orchestra
Founded in 1990, the Siena Wind Orchestra is one of Japan's leading professional wind ensembles, based at Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo. The ensemble performs over 100 concerts per year, including regular subscription concerts, regional tours, youth programs, and chamber ensemble events. In addition to a long collaboration with conductor Yutaka Sado, the orchestra has also welcomed conductors such as Daichi Deguchi and Akira Miyagawa. Since 2017, composer Miho Hazama has served as Composer-in-Residence. The ensemble has released numerous CDs and DVDs, including the BRA★BRA FINAL FANTASY series on Square Enix.
Singer: Xiao (暁)
Musical theater performer turned vocalist. Currently serves as the lead vocalist for Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI. Outside of live performances, Xiao is active in dubbing, guide vocal recording, and vocal direction for animation and film projects, including works by Disney and DreamWorks.
MC: Mami Yamashita
Voice actress from Hokkaido, active in anime, games, television narration, and live event emcee roles. Known for roles including Margay in Kemono Friends, Chihiro Yamabuki in BanG Dream!, and Ume Kujo in Tokyo 7th Sisters.
Tour Schedule
| Date | Prefecture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| April 5 (Sun) | Hokkaido | Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, Main Hall |
| April 28 (Tue) | Aichi | Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, Concert Hall |
| May 16 (Sat) | Miyagi | Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi |
| May 24 (Sun) | Tokyo | LINE CUBE SHIBUYA |
| May 30 (Sat) | Fukuoka | Fukuoka Symphony Hall (Acros Fukuoka) |
| June 27 (Sat) | Hiroshima | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall |
| June 28 (Sun) | Osaka | Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka), Main Hall |
| July 4 (Sat) | Tokyo | Tokyo International Forum, Hall C |
Concert Overview
BRA★BRA FINAL FANTASY BRASS de BRAVO 2026 with Siena Wind Orchestra
- Creative Director: Nobuo Uematsu
- Conductor: Hirofumi Kurita
- Ensemble: Siena Wind Orchestra
- Singer: Xiao, and others
- MC: Mami Yamashita
- Content: Wind ensemble concert featuring music from the Final Fantasy series
Program, performers, and event details are subject to change without notice. Ticket refunds will not be issued due to performer changes.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the following agencies. For venue-specific details, please refer to the official concert website.
- Lawson Ticket: http://l-tike.com/
- Ticket Pia: http://t.pia.jp/
- e+: http://eplus.jp
Official Website: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/music/sem/page/brabraff/tour/2026/
For inquiries about performances: Sunrise Promotion, TEL: 0570-00-3337 (weekdays 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM; closed on weekends and public holidays)
