Events in Shizuoka

Hamamatsu City of Success: Ieyasu Festival 2026

21 Nov – 22 Nov · 浜松市中央区

The 'Hamamatsu City of Success: Ieyasu Festival' returns this year, featuring history lectures by scholars Tetsuo Owada and Yasutsune Oda, stage perfo...

All-Japan Unicycle Performance Competition: Solo Division

22 Nov · Aoi

Experience unicycle performances often referred to as 'figure skating on land.' Japan is recognized worldwide for its exceptional talent in this sport...

Fourth Moon Viewing Rakugo Performance: Tachikawa School Rakugo...

22 Nov · 袋井市

Enjoy an evening of authentic rakugo storytelling by master Shiraku Tachikawa, his top apprentice Shirara Tachikawa, and other members of the esteemed...

16th Amateur Ensemble Day

23 Nov · Aoi, Shizuoka

A concert where amateur musicians who love music gather to showcase the results of their dedicated practice. Enjoy a rich variety of unique performanc...

Shibakawa Biyori: Jomon Festival in Yuno Village

28 Nov · 富士宮市

A festival where you can enjoy the rich history of the Oshikakubo archaeological site and the natural beauty of the Yuno countryside. The venue, the O...

21st Tada Deep-Sea Fish Festival

29 Nov · 沼津市

The Tada Deep-Sea Fish Festival features its traditional deep-sea fish exhibition. The deep-sea fish sales event requires advance reservation, with re...

MOA Museum of Art - Atami Autumn Performance

29 Nov · 熱海市

Experience traditional Japanese performing arts with a Noh play depicting a warrior-poet from the Genpei era, 'Tadanori,' and a Kyogen comedy 'The Sat...

River Station Bread Market

29 Nov · 函南町

The River Station will host the 'River Station Bread Market.' Food trucks will also be on site. Come enjoy a day at the River Station.

Yoko Oginome

5 Dec · 16:00

Granship Rakugo Performance: Featuring Senshin Irifune, Kyotaro...

11 Dec · 静岡市駿河区

Experience the artistry of Senshin Irifune, known for his refined delivery and expressive performances, alongside Kyotaro Yanagiya, a leading force in...

SHIZUOKA Outdoor Friends 2026 at Sunpu Castle Park

12 Dec – 13 Dec · Aoi, Shizuoka

For two days, Sunpu Castle Park transforms into a playground full of outdoor excitement! Enjoy hands-on activities, outdoor-themed shopping, food truc...

Complete Performance of Bizet's 'L'Arlésienne' Incidental Music

12 Dec · Aoi, Shizuoka

Experience the rarely performed complete incidental music for 'L'Arlésienne,' composed by Bizet—famed for 'Carmen'—for a play by French novelist Alpho...

Christmas Concert: Handel's Messiah

13 Dec · 浜松市中央区

The 33rd performance by the Iwata Early Music Society and Iwata Baroque Choir. Handel's 'Messiah' is a beloved Baroque oratorio depicting the birth, p...

Showa Era Pop Concert (Mishima)

17 Dec · 13:00 · 三島市

The 'Showa Era Pop Concert' is an event where you can enjoy timeless pop songs and classic tunes you’re sure to recognize, performed by professional v...

Citizen-Participatory 'Ode to Joy' Ninth Symphony Concert

19 Dec · 静岡市清水区

Conducted by distinguished maestro Ken Takaseki, renowned for his trust among Japan’s leading orchestras, and performed by the Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Symph...

LOOK ROCK ALIVE: Soushi Sakiyama / Yodaka Multi-Dimensional Cont...

21 Dec · 18:00

Tchaikovsky Ballet Theater 'The Nutcracker' (Hamamatsu)

23 Dec · 浜松市中央区

On Christmas Eve, Marsha receives a nutcracker as a gift and is whisked away to a magical land, where she enjoys a dreamlike adventure with a prince....

Shizuoka Gas Presents Granship & Shizuoka Symphony New Year Conc...

8 Jan · 静岡市駿河区

The Fuji-Shizuoka Symphony Orchestra welcomes up-and-coming conductor Gen Ota and pianist Niu Niu, who has over 20 years of experience at just 29, for...

Vienna Palace Celebration Concert: Viennese Waltz 2027 (Hamamats...

9 Jan · 浜松市中央区

Led by the renowned violin virtuoso Sandor Javorkai, who both conducts and plays in the spirit of Johann Strauss II, this concert offers an entertaini...

Hamamatsu New Year Concert

10 Jan · 浜松市浜名区

Celebrate the beginning of the new year with a festive New Year concert by the Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Symphony Orchestra. Renowned conductor Keita Matsui w...

Granship Shizuoka Noh (Kanze School): Commemorative Performance...

24 Jan · 静岡市駿河区

The Granship Shizuoka Noh series delivers authentic Noh theater performances. This time, it features the first Shizuoka staging of the new Noh play 'S...

Fuji Symphony Orchestra 140th Subscription Concert (Shizuoka Per...

20 Feb · 静岡市清水区

Chief conductor Ken Takaseki leads the orchestra. In the first half, Keigo Mukawa—third prize winner at the 2021 Queen Elisabeth International Music C...

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Adventure

20 Feb · 河津町

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 'Dancing Girl of Izu.' To celebrate both the centenary and the blooming of Kawazu cherry bloss...

Fuji Mountain Shizuoka Symphony Orchestra 140th Subscription Con...

21 Feb · 浜松市中央区

Chief conductor Ken Takaseki leads the orchestra. The first half features pianist Keigo Mukawa, third prize winner at the 2021 Queen Elisabeth Interna...