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Welcome Youth 2027 (Welcome Youth 2027)

What do we do at Welcome Youth?
Performances and exhibitions at Tokyo's cultural facilities are free for those under 18!

"Welcome Youth" is a campaign to invite people aged 18 and under to Tokyo's art galleries, museums, halls and theaters.

[Campaign Details]

1. We're inviting a total of 110 people by lottery to performances hosted by Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre!

2.You can enter the exhibitions and facilities of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum for free!

3.Digital Stamp Rally to Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museums and Museums! If you clear the conditions, you can win a prize!

Why don't you take this opportunity to enjoy various performances and exhibitions and find out what you like or care about?

News

2025.10.19   ウェルカムユース2027 公演招待募集開始!

Invitation to perform

We will be inviting a total of 110 people by lottery to performances hosted by Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
Please read the application instructions below carefully before applying.
*Applicants must be 18 years of age or younger (born on or after April 2, 2008 / Preschool children are not permitted to enter).
*You may bring one accompanying person. The accompanying person does not need to be under 18 years old.
*Since Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Kaikan is closed, our sponsored performances will be held at various locations throughout Tokyo. Please check the venue carefully before applying.

[1]第24回東京音楽コンクール 優勝者コンサート

🄫堀田力丸
公演詳細はこちら

Date and Time

January 11, 2027 (Mon/Holiday) 15:00 Start (14:00 Open)

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall

Number of invitees

20 persons

[2]『リアルワールド』

Date and Time

A. Tuesday, January 19, 2027 Start at 19:00 (Doors open at 18: 30) ※ Earthworm Role = Kaneda Noboru
B. Friday, January 22, 2027 Start at 19:00 (Open 18: 30) ※ Earthworm Role = Hinotsu Rintaro
C. Tuesday, January 26, 2027 Start at 19:00 (Doors open at 18: 30) ※ Earthworm Role = Kaneda Noboru

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse

Number of invitees

10 people each day

[3]芸劇リサイタル・シリーズ『VS』Vol.11 ルーカス&アルトゥール・ユッセン

Date and Time

Saturday, January 23, 2027 18:00 start (17:00 lobby open)

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall

Number of invitees

10 persons

[4]芸劇リサイタル・シリーズ『VS』Vol.12 福間洸太朗×フロリアン・ノアック

Date and Time

Friday, February 19, 2027 19:00 start (18:00 lobby open)

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall

Number of invitees

20 persons

[5][フェスティヴァル・ランタンポレル]舞台芸術創造事業 IRCAMシネマ『インク壺の外へ』 played by イサオ・ナカムラ~現代音楽と無声映画のコラボレーション~

“Collaboratory Ciné-concert”, as part of IRCAM ManiFeste Festival Academy and Parliament of Angels, 2024, and produced by IRCAM-Centre Pompidou in collaboration with BL!NDMAN
公演詳細はこちら

Date and Time

Wednesday, February 24, 2027 19:00 Start (18:30 Open)

Venue

Hamarikyu Asahi Hall Music Hall

Number of invitees

5 persons

[6][フェスティヴァル・ランタンポレル]音楽クリエイター育成プロジェクト成果発表プレミエ・コンサート 

Date and Time

Friday, February 26, 2027 19:00 Start (18:30 Open)

Venue

Hamarikyu Asahi Hall Music Hall

Number of invitees

10 persons

[7][フェスティヴァル・ランタンポレル]新進音楽家の国際キャリアアップ支援 チェコの時~アダメク&ドヴォルザーク~ 

Date and Time

Saturday, February 27, 2027 16:00 Start (15:15 Open)

Venue

Hamarikyu Asahi Hall Music Hall

Number of invitees

5 persons

[8][フェスティヴァル・ランタンポレル]シャイニング・シリーズVol.22 東京文化会館チェンバーオーケストラ・メンバー&レ・ヴォルク~アダメク&ドヴォルザーク、サンダース&ラヴェル~

Date and Time

Sunday, February 28, 2027 15:00 Start (14:15 Open)

Venue

Hamarikyu Asahi Hall Music Hall

Number of invitees

5 persons

[9][フェスティヴァル・ランタンポレル]プラチナ・シリーズ ジャン=フランソワ・エッセールet秋山友貴(ピアノ)~ドヴォルザーク&サンダース&ラヴェル~ 

Date and Time

Monday, March 1, 2027 19:00 Start (18:15 Open)

Venue

Hamarikyu Asahi Hall Music Hall

Number of invitees

5 persons


How to apply

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

Offering period

From 14:00 on Monday, October 19, 2026 to 23:59 on Friday, December 18, 2026

Items to fill in the application form

① Name (reading)
(2) Date of birth
(3) Email address
(4) Emergency contact number (phone number)
(5) Program of your choice ([1] - [9])
(6) With or without a companion * If yes, the name and date of birth of the companion is required
(7) With or without an advance notice of winning

Scheduled date of notification of winning result

The winner will be notified by email around Thursday, December 24, 2026.

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. In the unlikely event that you cancel due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact us in advance.
・ If you win, we will send you a confirmation email 10 days 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, your winning may be cancelled, 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 (such as My Number Card) 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/ba65e295360752

Free access to exhibitions

Admission to exhibitions and entry fees at the following six Tokyo Metropolitan cultural facilities—Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo—are free for visitors 18 years old and younger.
*Valid from Tuesday, March 2, 2027, through Sunday, April 4, 2027

[Exhibition Information]
Coming Soon

Digital stamp rally

Coming Soon

Basic Information

Event name
Welcome Use 2027
Target
People who are 18 years old or younger (born after April 2, 2008)
Target facility
Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum
Edo-Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
・ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
-Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (Currently closed, but hosting performances at various locations in Tokyo)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Contents
◎110 people will be invited by lottery to performances hosted by Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
◎Admission is free to select exhibitions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and other art galleries.
◎A digital stamp rally will be held touring Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museums and Museums.
Duration
Invitation: January 11, 2027 (Mon, holiday) to Monday, March 1
Free viewing: Tuesday, March 2, 2027 to Sunday, April 4
Digital stamp rally: Tuesday, March 2, 2027 to Sunday, April 4
List of events held so far

Contact Information

Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Arts Council Tokyo Planning Department Planning Division Liaison Section
8th Floor, Kudan First Place, 4-1-28 Kudan-Kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan
Phone: 03-6256-8853 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)