An interactive concert called "Concert in the Forest of Light" will be held at Toshima Civic Center in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from August 6 to 8, 2026. Organized by the Toshima Future Culture Foundation, the event is part of the co-hosted program of "Toshima Art Summer Festival 2026," a series bringing together artists and works across various genres throughout Toshima Ward.
Set within a space where music and light intersect, the concert invites guests to unwind and enjoy a soothing experience. A hands-on workshop for elementary school students will also run alongside each concert session.
Highlights
Enjoy Music and Light Together
Beyond simply listening, audiences can watch the light shift in response to the music, creating a visually and spatially immersive atmosphere.Relax with the Family
This concert is designed for comfort — feel free to stretch out or lie down. There is no need to stay formal while you enjoy the show.A Participatory Concert Where You Help Shape the Experience
Whether you focus on the music, the lighting, or even interact with the performers, the experience is yours to shape. Children who take part in the workshop will also join the concert as forest animals, adding their own creative touch to the performance.
Event Details
Concert in the Forest of Light
Dates:
August 6 (Thu) – August 8 (Sat), 2026
(Workshop + Concert | 6 sessions total)
| Workshop | Concert | |
|---|---|---|
| August 6 (Thu) | ① 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ① 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM |
| August 7 (Fri) | ② 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | ② 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
| ③ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | ③ 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM | |
| ④ 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ④ 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM | |
| August 8 (Sat) | ⑤ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | ⑤ 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| ⑥ 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | ⑥ 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Check-in opens 15 minutes before the start of each session.
For full details, visit https://www.toshima-mirai.or.jp/tabid216.html?pdid1=3526
Venue:
Toshima Civic Center, 8F Multi-Purpose Hall
(1-20-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
Direction & Production:
Shuhei Ichinomiya
Performers:
Ayumi Kato (Piano)
Hiroshi Suzuki (Saxophone)
Chieko Shiga (Cello)
Lighting:
Takaaki Kurota
Ticket Prices:
- Workshop + Concert (General Seating): Elementary school students ¥1,000
- Concert only (General Seating): Adults (junior high school age and above) ¥1,000 / Children (ages 4 to elementary school) ¥500
- Children aged 0 to 3 are admitted free (one child per adult)
Reservations Open:
Monday, June 8 at 10:00 AM
Details and booking: https://www.toshima-mirai.or.jp/tabid216.html?pdid1=3526
Organizer: Toshima Future Culture Foundation / Toshima City
Co-organizer: Toshima Cultural Creation Project Executive Committee (Toshima City, Toshima City Board of Education, NPO Art Network Japan, NPO Artists and Kids, Toshima Future Culture Foundation)
