Japanese title: クリスマス・スペシャル・クラシックス 〜メサイア、第九＆くるみ割り人形〜

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Good to know

A Christmas concert featuring the Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah and the Ode to Joy from Beethoven's Ninth. Conducted by Yuko Tanaka, narrated by Mika Horii, with the Theater Orchestra Tokyo and the Shin-yu Kai Choir. Starts at 14:30; preschool children are not admitted.

Date

Dec 19 (Sat)

Time

14:30 start

Price

S seats 9,800 yen, A 8,500 yen, B 7,500 yen, U25 ticket 4,000 yen

Venue

Tokyo International Forum, Hall A

Nearest station

Yurakucho Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Kyochika's take

Three year-end classics in one afternoon: The Nutcracker, Messiah and the Ninth

The Hallelujah Chorus and the Ode to Joy are sung by the full Shin-yu Kai Choir, and Mika Horii's narration should make it easy for classical newcomers

With a 14:30 Saturday start, you can walk to the Marunouchi and Yurakucho illuminations afterwards

Dec 19 (Sat), also nearby

Open Dec 19 (Sat), within walking distance

Art exhibitionsFontanesi: Light of Italy, Landscapes of the HeartNijubashimae · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · 10:00–18:00

Festivals & local eventsMarunouchi Illumination 2026Tokyo · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · 16:00–23:00

Festivals & local eventsWHITE KITTE (KITTE Marunouchi Christmas 2026)Tokyo · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · 12:10–21:53

Pop-upsKonica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO "Illumination Welcome Dome"Yurakucho · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · 10:00–21:45

Distance from major stations

From Yurakucho

0.2 km, about 4 min on foot

From Ginza-itchome

0.4 km, about 6 min on foot

From Nijubashimae

0.5 km, about 7 min on foot

From Tokyo

0.5 km, about 9 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Fontanesi: Light of Italy, Landscapes of the HeartMitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo (Nijubashimae Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Oct 17 (Sat) – Jan 24 (Sun)
• THE MASKS: The Fascination of Masks (Seikado Bunko Art Museum)Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado @ Marunouchi) (Nijubashimae Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Jan 17 (Sun)
• Yukan Club Exhibition (Yurakucho Marui)Yurakucho Marui 8F SPACE 1 (Yurakucho Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Dec 19 (Sat) – Jan 11 (Mon)
• Marunouchi Illumination 2026Marunouchi Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori (Marunouchi area) (Tokyo Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 12 (Thu) – Feb 14 (Sun)
• WHITE KITTE (KITTE Marunouchi Christmas 2026)KITTE Marunouchi 1F Atrium (Tokyo Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 19 (Thu) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• The Peninsula Tokyo Naka-dori Christmas MarketThe Peninsula Tokyo, Naka-dori Café (1F) (Hibiya Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · Nov 6 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• イノダコーヒ 東京大丸支店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 29, 2026) · about 9 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• 和菓子処 大角玉屋 銀座店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 23, 2026) · about 11 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• 馬菜 BASAI 銀座本店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 8, 2026) · about 11 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Christmas Special Classics: Messiah, Beethoven's Ninth & The Nutcracker?

Dec 19 (Sat)

What are the opening hours of Christmas Special Classics: Messiah, Beethoven's Ninth & The Nutcracker?

14:30 start Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Christmas Special Classics: Messiah, Beethoven's Ninth & The Nutcracker cost?

S seats 9,800 yen, A 8,500 yen, B 7,500 yen, U25 ticket 4,000 yen

Where is Christmas Special Classics: Messiah, Beethoven's Ninth & The Nutcracker and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Tokyo International Forum, Hall A. The nearest station is Yurakucho Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

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Live music & concerts17th Ohayo Rakugo: Katsura YamatoNippori · 5.7 km · Nov 17 (Tue)

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The photo shows the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself.

Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.