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Welcome Youth 2026 (Welcome Youth 2026)

Performances and exhibitions are free for those under 18.
Meet art at Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Facilities!

"Welcome Youth" is a special campaign for people under 18 to enjoy art.

  1. A total of 100 people will be invited to 7 performances for free by lottery.
  2. Admission to 9 exhibitions held at 5 museums and art galleries is free.
  3. A digital stamp rally will be held at the same time to visit art galleries and museums.

Why not take this opportunity to casually encounter art and improve your sensitivity and broaden your horizons?

News

2025.10.23 Welcome Youth 2026 Invitation for Performance Now accepting applications!

invitation to perform

A total of 100 people will be invited to 7 performances at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Art Theater for free by lottery. Please read the application instructions below carefully.

*Applicants: Under 18 years old (born after April 2, 2007/Preschoolers are not allowed to enter)
* Up to 1 accompanying person can apply. The companion does not have to be 18 years old or younger.

[1]創遊・楽落“夜”らいぶVol.79―音楽家と落語家のコラボレーション―

Date and Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 19:00 Start (18:30 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Small Hall

Number of invitees

5 persons

[2]第23回東京音楽コンクール 優勝者コンサート

Date and Time

January 12, 2026 (Mon/Holiday) 15:00 Start (14:15 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall

Number of invitees

15 persons

[3]アフタヌーン・コンサート

Date and Time

Saturday, February 14, 2026 15:00 Start (14:30 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Small Hall

Number of invitees

15 persons

[4]芸劇dance 橋本ロマンス×サエボーグ『パワーチキン』

Date and Time

Sunday, February 15, 2026 14:00 Start (13:30 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Theater Theater Theater East

Number of invitees

10 persons

[5]東京芸術劇場パイプオルガンコンサート Vol.25 ティエリー・エスケシュ オルガン・リサイタル

Date and Time

Thursday, February 19, 2026 19:00 start (18:00 lobby open)

Venue

Tokyo Art Theater Concert Hall

Number of invitees

20 persons

[6]シャイニング・シリーズVol.20 東京文化会館チェンバーオーケストラ

Date and Time

Sunday, February 22, 2026 15:00 Start (14:30 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Small Hall

Number of invitees

15 persons

[7]Bonkri Festival 2026"Ensemble Nomad Room ~ Chamber music a la carte!" Festival 2026

ボンクリ・フェス2026 “Born Creative” Festival 2026「アンサンブル・ノマドの部屋~室内楽アラカルト!」
URL for details of the performance will be released later.

Date and Time

Sunday, March 1, 2026 13:30 Start (13:00 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Theater Theater Theater West

Number of invitees

20 persons


How to apply

Please go to the application URL, fill out the application form and submit it.

offering period

From 14:00 on Thursday, October 23, 2025 to 23:59 on Sunday, December 21, 2025

Items to fill in the application form

① Name (reading)
(2) Date of birth
(3) Email address
(4) Emergency contact (phone number)
(5) Program of your choice ([1] - [7])
(6) Whether or not you have a companion
* If you have a companion, your name and date of birth are required
(7) Whether or not you wish to receive notification of early winning

Scheduled date of notification of winning result

We will contact the winners by email around Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Notes

・It is possible to apply for more than one performance, but in principle, each person can win only one performance.
・ The announcement of the result of winning will be replaced by the winning notification email. Please do not give away winning notification emails or winning tickets.
・ Please note that we cannot answer any questions regarding the status of applications or the results of the lottery.
・ The personal information you provide will be used only for this project and will not be used for any other purpose.
・ Please confirm your availability before applying, as we will prepare a special seat for you. If you cancel due to unavoidable circumstances, please make sure to contact us.
- We will send a confirmation e-mail to those who have won a prize at least one week before the performance date. Your seat will be confirmed by your reply to the confirmation email. If you do not reply by the due date, we may cancel your winning, so please be sure to check and reply. Please check your spam folder just in case.
・ If vacancies occur, we will contact those who have requested an early notification of winning. Even if you win early, your seat will be confirmed by replying to the winning notification email, so please be sure to check and reply.
・ Please bring something to prove your name and age (Student ID, health insurance card, etc.) on the day of the performance.
- The performance may be cancelled or postponed. Please check the website of each facility for the latest information.
・ Please note that you cannot choose your seat.

Application URL

https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/ebd2738c305788

free access to exhibitions

People under 18 years old are free of charge to visit the exhibitions and enter the facilities held at 5 metropolitan cultural facilities, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography and Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art.

*Period: Sunday, March 1, 2026 to Sunday, April 5

exhibition information

Coming Soon

Digital stamp rally

Coming Soon

Basic Information

Event name
Welcome Use 2026
Target
People who are 18 years old or younger (born after April 2, 2007)
target facility
・Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
, Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Art Museum
, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Contemporary Art
, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
, Tokyo Art Theater
Contents
◎100 people will be invited by lottery to 7 performances at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo.
◎ Exhibitions at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Museum are free of charge.
◎ Digital Stamp Rally to Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museums and Museums.
Duration
Performance invitation Friday, January 9, 2026 ~ Sunday, March 1
Free viewing of exhibition Sunday, March 1, 2026 ~ Sunday, April 5
Digital stamp rally Sunday, March 1, 2026 ~ Sunday, April 5
List of events held so far

Contact Information

Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council, Tokyo Planning Division, Cooperation Section

Kudan First Place 8th Floor, 4-1-28 Kudan Kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102 0073
Call 03-6256-8853(Weekdays 10:00~18:00 except weekends and holidays)