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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 art museums and museums is free.
  3. A digital stamp rally will be held at the same time to visit art museums and museums.

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

News

2025.12.22 Target Exhibition Information posted

2025.12.21 Performance Invitation Application ended

2025.10.23 Welcome Youth 2026 Invitation for Performance Now accepting applications!

Invitation to perform

A total of 100 people will be selected by lottery to attend seven performances at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre for free. Please read the application instructions below carefully before applying.
*Applicants must be 18 years of age or younger (born after April 2, 2007; preschool children are not permitted to enter).
* Applications can be made for up to one accompanying person. The accompanying person does not need to be under 18 years of age.

[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 Recital Hall

Number of invitees

5 persons

End of application

[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 Large Hall

Number of invitees

15 persons

End of application

[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 Recital Hall

Number of invitees

15 persons

End of application

[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 Theatre Theatre East

Number of invitees

10 persons

End of application

[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 Theatre Concert Hall

Number of invitees

20 persons

End of application

[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 Recital Hall

Number of invitees

15 persons

End of application

[7]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!」

Date and Time

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

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Theatre West

Number of invitees

20 persons

End of application


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
Application ended.

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

Application has ended.

Free access to exhibitions

Those under 18 years of age can enjoy free admission to exhibitions and facilities at five metropolitan cultural facilities: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, and Museum of Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
*Applicable period: March 1st (Sun) to April 5th (Sun) 2026

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Special Exhibition "100 Years of Showa and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum"

Above: Postcard commemorating the 2600 A.D. celebration
Below: Visitor Center (former Koukaden), 2025
Details of the exhibition will be released at a later date.

Period covered

Friday (Holiday) , March 20, 2026 - Sunday, April 5
* From Sunday, March 1, 2026 to Thursday, March 19, you can only see the outdoor exhibition.

Period

Friday (Holiday) , March 20, 2026 - Sunday, June 21

How to enter

Please come to the reception counter on the day. Please show me your student ID or something to prove your age. You don't need a reservation.

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

特別展「東京都美術館開館100周年記念 スウェーデン絵画 北欧の光、日常のかがやき」

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Sunday, April 5

Period

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Sunday, April 12
* Free for those under 18 years old throughout the exhibition.

How to enter

Please show me something to prove your age.

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Admission to the garden is free.

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Lawn
Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Sunday, April 5

How to enter

Please go directly to the ticket office on the day. Please show me your student ID or something to prove your age. You don't need a reservation.

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

恵比寿映像祭2026 あなたの音に|日花聲音|Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight コミッション・プロジェクト&東京都コレクション

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 to Sunday, March 22

Period

Friday, February 6, 2026 - Sunday, March 22
* Free admission for all.


APAアワード2026

APAアワード2026 写真作品部門 東京都知事賞 陈 泓毅(CHIN KOKI)
展覧会詳細はこちら

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 to Sunday, March 15

Period

Saturday, February 28, 2026 to Sunday, March 15


W. ユージン・スミスとニューヨーク ロフトの時代

W. ユージン・スミス〈私の窓から時々見ると…(As from My Window)〉より 1958年頃
©1958, 2025 The Heirs of W. Eugene Smith
展覧会詳細はこちら

Period covered

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Sunday, April 5

Period

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Sunday, June 7

How to enter

Please come to the general reception on the first floor on the day. Advance reservation is not applicable.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

ソル・ルウィット オープン・ストラクチャー

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Thursday, April 2

Period

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Thursday, April 2, 2026


ミッション∞インフィニティ|宇宙+量子+芸術 

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Sunday, April 5

Period

Saturday, January 31, 2026 - Wednesday (substitute holiday) , May 6


開館30周年記念 MOTコレクション マルチプル_セルフ・ポートレイト/中西夏之 池内晶子 —弓形とカテナリー

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Thursday, April 2

Period

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Thursday, April 2, 2026


How to enter

You can get a paper ticket at the museum ticket office on the day. Please show me your student ID or something to prove your age. You don't need a reservation.


Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024-2026 受賞記念展「湿地」

Period covered

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Sunday, March 29

Period

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
* Anyone can enter for free throughout the exhibition.

Digital stamp rally

Coming Soon

Basic Information

Event name
Welcome Youth 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
・The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
・The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
・Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
・Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
・Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Contents
◎100 people will be selected by lottery to attend seven performances at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
◎Free admission to selected exhibitions at Tokyo Metropolitan art museums and museums.
◎A digital stamp rally will be held, taking you around Tokyo's 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, Planning Department

Kudan First Place 8F, 4-1-28, Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073
Tel: +81-3-6256-8853 (Weekdays 10:00 - 18:00 except weekends and holidays)