47th Geino Yamashiro Kecak Festival

The summer tradition Kecak Festival by Geino Yamashiro, known for the music of the movie 'AKIRA.' In a festive space with a Balinese temple gate towering over the skyscraper area of Shinjuku, the Balinese choral dance drama Kecak invites people into a trance. Enjoy a free performance of 'Symphonic Suite AKIRA' by the giant bamboo ensemble Jegog, choirs from Georgia and Bulgaria, bronze symphonic gamelan, Tohoku drum performing arts, and more. The event is participatory, featuring experiences with ethnic instruments and street performances.

Map & Location

Details about 47th Geino Yamashiro Kecak Festival

Date & Time

7/30(Wed) 15:00～21:007/31(Thu) 15:00～21:008/1(Fri) 15:00～21:008/2(Sat) 15:00～21:008/3(Sun) 15:00～21:00

Note

On July 30 (Wednesday), the evening event (public rehearsal) will be from 16:00 to around 21:00. From July 31 (Thursday) to August 2 (Saturday) it will be from 15:00 to around 21:00. On August 3 (Sunday), it will be from 14:00 to around 20:00. Times may change due to weather. For details, please refer to the official SNS of Geino Yamashiro. Held in light rain.

Venue

Shinjuku Mitsui Building 55HIROBA

Address

2-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Fee

Admission Free

Access (Public)

Approximately 8 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit / Toei Subway Oedo Line 'Tocho-mae' Station Exit A1

Contact

03-3366-4741 （Geino Yamashiro Kecak Festival Executive Committee）

URL

https://www.yamashirogumi.jp/