
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.
- A total of 100 people will be invited to 7 performances for free by lottery.
- Admission to 9 exhibitions held at 5 museums and art galleries is free.
- 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―
[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

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
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)

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