For over 48 years, the world's most talented and sought-after dancers gathered at the World Ballet Festival held triennially in Japan. The Festival continues to be one of the oldest, largest and most exciting ballet festivals in the world for audiences and dancers alike. Today's most celebrated artists will gather again at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan for the 17th World Ballet Festival from Saturday 27 July until Monday 12 August 2024 to perform in four programs: Special Performances of La Bayadère in full length, Programs A and B, and Gala.
When the Festival was first introduced in 1976 under the leadership of Tadatsugu Sasaki, it was very rare for the star dancers of different companies or countries to share the stage. Its first edition caused an international sensation by bringing more than 20 world-class dancers including three legends, Margot Fonteyn from the UK, Maya Plisetskaya from the Soviet Union and Alicia Alonso from Cuba.
Since then, stars such as Jorge Donn, Patrick Dupond, Sylvie Guillem, Alessandra Ferri, Manuel Legris Vladimir Malakhov and Gil Roman have become regular participants, bringing the audiences to a storm of excitement every time. The circle of energy created between audiences and artists in this Festival produces an atmosphere that motivates dancers to perform to the best of their abilities, and has resulted in many legendary performances. Featuring the world's leading dancers, all from different artistic backgrounds and representing a wide variety of repertoire and styles, the Festival also offers an opportunity to observe an overview of today's ballet scene. While there are many similar festivals today, the quality and intensity of both artists and audiences at the World Ballet Festival continues to be amongst the highest in the world.
Join us for the hottest Festival this summer!
Curtain calls at the 16th World Ballet Festival
Photos: Kiyonori Hasegawa
<Program A>
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 18:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Thursday 1 August 2024, 18:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Friday 2 August 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Saturday 3 August 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Sunday 4 August 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
<Program B>
Wednesday 7 August 2024, 18:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Thursday 8 August 2024, 18:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Friday 9 August 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Saturday 10 August 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Scheduled Programs
(as of 1 March 2024)
Pieces or excerpts from Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, "Diamonds" from Jewels, Grand Pas Classique, Onegin, Romeo and Juliet, Sinatra Suite, Giselle, and more.
The above pieces or excerpts will be performed in either Program A or Program B. Further details will be announced in June 2024.
Conductors Valery Ovsyanikov and more
Orchestra Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
<Special Performances: La Bayadère in full length>
Saturday 27 July 2024, 15:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Nikiya Marianela Nuñez | Solor Reece Clarke | The Tokyo Ballet
Sunday 28 July 2024, 15:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Nikiya Olga Smirnova | Solor Kimin Kim | The Tokyo Ballet
<Gala> Further details to be announced.
Monday 12 August 2024, 14:00 @Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (Tokyo)
http://www.t-bunka.jp/en/access/index.html
Category | |
S | ¥29,000 |
A | ¥27,000 |
B | ¥23,000 |
C | ¥19,000 |
D | ¥16,000 |
E | ¥10,000 |
KOSÉ 25 and Under | ¥5,000 |
●Children under 6 years old are not admitted to the auditorium.
●Program and casting as of 1 March 2024 are subject to change. Changes in the program or the cast do not entitle holders to return or exchange tickets.
All tickets go on sale on Friday 12 April 2024 at 10:00a.m. Book now
Presales at NBS WEB Ticket
●Two-Program Tickets (Categories S, A and B)
Tuesday 2 April 2024, 10:00--Wednesday 10 April 2024, 18:00
●Single-Program Tickets (Categories S, A, B, C, D and E)
Friday 5 April 2024, 10:00--Wednesday 10 April 2024, 18:00
Presales and Discount Tickets at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center
To purchase presale and discount tickets at NBS WEB Ticket, you will need to register for a free membership of Japan Performing Arts Foundation (NBS) from here. (We regret that the form is only in Japanese.)
After registration, click here to buy tickets.
1. Presale of Two-Program Tickets (Programs A and B, Categories S, A and B)
Presale of Two-Program Tickets will begin at NBS WEB Ticket on Tuesday 2 April 2024, 10:00 and end on Wednesday 10 April 2024, 18:00.
2. Presale of Single Program Tickets (Categories S, A and B)
Presale of Single-Program Tickets will begin at NBS Web Ticket on Friday 5 April 2024, 10:00 and end on Wednesday 10 April 2024, 18:00.
3. Parent and Child Tickets (Categories S, A & B)
Parent and Child Tickets (for children between 6 and 18 years old, from elementary school students to senior high school students) will go on sale on Tuesday 28 May 2024, 10:00 at NBS WEB Ticket and NBS Ticket Center (Phone 03-3791-8888). Child tickets are half the adult price. Up to two child tickets per one adult ticket can be purchased. You can select seat category but cannot select seat(s). Our system automatically allocates the "best available" seating to you for the price category you have selected.
Child tickets:
S: ¥14,500 | A: ¥13,500 | B: ¥11,500 | C: ¥9,500 | D: ¥8,000 | E: ¥5,000
4. KOSÉ 25 and Under Tickets
¥5,000 tickets for those aged 6 to 25 years go on sale on Thursday 4 July 2024, 21:00 at NBS WEB Ticket. You must bring identity documents with proof of age to pick up your tickets at the venue on the performance day.
For more information, please contact us at +81-(0)3-3791-8888 (phone) or english@nbs.or.jp.
Sponsored by KOSÉ Corporation
Presented by Japan Performing Arts Foundation / Japan Arts Council / Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
With the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Embassies in Japan related to participating artists