This year, La Folle Journée TOKYO 2026, one of the world's largest classical music festivals, will be held again, primarily at Tokyo International Forum.

This music festival, which originated in Nantes, France, has been held at Tokyo International Forum since 2005, and this year marks its 19th edition.

This year's theme is "LES FLEUVES (The Great Rivers)."

Inspired by the mighty rivers that nourish the continents, this work unfolds a magnificent "sound world Travel" that stretches from Europe to Russia, America, India, and even Africa.
During Period, in addition to numerous main concerts held at Tokyo International Forum, the "LFJ Area Concerts @ Marunouchi" will be held free of charge in office buildings and outdoor spaces in Marunouchi Area, as an initiative to spread the appeal of the music festival to the city.

Whether you're a classical music lover or someone who's never seen a classical concert before, this is a classical concert that adults and children alike can enjoy!

01. LFJ Area Concert @ Marunouchi Overview

<Date and time>

May 2, 2026 Sat- May 5, 2026 (Tuesday/holiday)

<Venue>

Marunouchi Bldg. 1F Maru Cube, Marunouchi Oazo 1F XX Plaza, Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. Building 3F Atrium, Tokyo Bldg. TOKIA 1F Galleria, Marunouchi BRICK SQUARE Square Ichigokan Plaza, Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave. (in front of Shin-Kokusai Bldg.), Shin-Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. Building 1F Northwest Exterior, Meiji Yasuda Village 1F Atrium

< Outline of Area Concert >

This year, in conjunction with La Folle Journée TOKYO 2026, we will once again be holding free area concerts at various locations Marunouchi Area.

In Venue that blend seamlessly into the everyday life of the city, such as building atriums and outdoor spaces, a diverse program featuring musicians active both domestically and internationally will be presented.
The appeal of classical music lies in its accessibility and the fact that it can be enjoyed without any pretense.

Enjoy a unique Marunouchi experience during Golden Week, where you can encounter music while strolling through the city.
▶ Click here for the LFJ Area Concert @ Marunouchi time schedule.

<Inquiries>

Marunouchi Call Center
TEL: 03-5218-5100 (11:00-21:00)
*However, on Sundays and public holidays, the store is open until 8:00 PM (only on the last day of consecutive holidays, the store is open until 8:00 PM)

02. [Judges Announced] MARUNOUCHI WORKERS Piano Grand Prix to be held!

On Sat we will be holding Events for employees, with people working in Marunouchi Area taking center stage!
The intense atmosphere of the competition between workers, as well as the performances by guest judges after the judging, are highlights of the event!
This is a unique program, typical of Marunouchi, where office workers who spend their days in the office take to the stage through music.
Furthermore, the special judges who will be appearing on the day have also been decided!

[MARUNOUCHI WORKERS Piano Grand Prix]

Each performer will perform one song and the judges will score them.
We will decide the No. 1 pianist Marunouchi Area!
Not only soloists but also duets are welcome! (Playing with instruments other than the piano is not permitted.)
Category of music you play is not important! You can freely choose from classical to pop music.

We have prepared some great prizes for the winners!
Why not show off your performance at the special Venue on the 1st floor of Marunouchi Bldg., Maru Cube?
Please apply through the MARUNOUCHI WORKERS special page!

<Date>

Sat May 2, 2026
13:00 - 16:30 (tentative) *Award ceremony scheduled for around 16:00

<How to participate and eligibility requirements> *Applications are now closed.

Pre-registration required (pre-screening based on audio recordings).
MARUNOUCHI WORKERS (*) members only
*MARUNOUCHI WORKERS is Service for employees working in offices and shops in Marunouchi Area that are leased by Mitsubishi Estate.
Details Here

<Application Period >

March 10, 2026 Tue- April 13, 2026 Mon※Ended

＜Notes＞

As part of the pre-selection process, participants will be asked to submit a video or audio recording of the piece they will be performing.
For Others, such as the number of participants and detailed participation conditions, please check Events recruitment page.

[Judges have been decided!]

The judges for the day will be Yuna Kobayashi (pianist) and Seiji Honda (pianist, lecturer at Nihon University College of Art and Graduate School)!

Furthermore, we are pleased to welcome former Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe top star and actress, Kei Aran, as a special judge!
Aran is scheduled to appear in the musical "FOUR MINUTES -The 4-Minute Pianist-" which opens in December, playing the role of piano teacher Krueger.
Performance website: https://www.umegei.com/fourminutesjp/
(Planning, production, and Organizer: Umeda Arts Theatre)
On the day of the event, participants will share their thoughts and expressions about music, based on their own experiences, in addition to their judging.

03. Free Piano

During the event, we will set up a "free piano" where anyone can enjoy playing music freely.
A moment where you can casually encounter the piano in the city.
Enjoy the unique musical experience of La Folle Journée.

Important points to note when using this service

●Free piano lessons are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes per group. (This starts from the time of your reservation.)
●We do not allow musical instruments to be brought in.

■ Marunouchi Bldg. Building exterior / Silver piano

A popular piano made by Enshu Gakki Seisakusho, a piano manufacturer established in the Reiwa era, featuring silver decorations (not for sale), will be unveiled for the first time in Japan at Marunouchi Bldg. exterior! You are welcome to play it freely, so please enjoy the performance♪

■ Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. 3F Atrium / Tenryu Cedar Piano

The street piano made from Tenryu cedar, which was first unveiled in Marunouchi last year and became a huge hit, is back again this year!
Come and experience the lightness of the keyboard for yourself!

-The sounds of Japan played by Tenryu cedar-
The E121DA MONDE piano, crafted from domestically sourced "Tenryu cedar" wood.
Tenryu cedar has been used in Japanese architecture and Furniture since ancient times, supporting people's lives and culture.
By taking advantage of its excellent humidity control properties and its lightweight yet highly elastic characteristics, this instrument achieves a soft, dense, and rich sound that is difficult to obtain with ordinary pianos.

The internal structure utilizes carefully selected parts that boast world-class quality.
Thanks to its precisely designed action mechanism, this piano achieves superior touch response and high precision that surpasses the conventional standards of upright pianos.
It allows for delicate dynamic control and offers a light, high-quality playing feel that faithfully responds to the performer's sensibilities.
By combining the unique characteristics of the materials with advanced technology, we are creating a new expression of upright pianos in terms of both sound and touch.
Enshu Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd. aims for a soft sound, and the delicate, gentle tone is born from the resonance of the wood's natural breath.
That's a piano made from Tenryu cedar.

04. What is La Folle Journée?

A music festival founded in Nantes, France in 1995.
It arrived in Tokyo in 2005 as "La Folle Journée au Japon."

In 2007, the number of visitors exceeded one million, and by 2025, a total of 9,233,000 people are expected to attend, making it one of the largest music festivals in the world.

Since 2015, the program has focused not on individual composers but on "universal themes" that transcend cultures and eras.
My encounter with music has evolved into something more free-spirited and full of discovery.

In addition, starting in 2018, the name of the music festival was changed from "La Folle Journée au Japon" to "La Folle Journée TOKYO," and the logo was created by creative director Kashiwa Sato, marking the festival's transformation into an even more evolving event.

05. La Folle Journée TOKYO: 6 Attractions

・New and different themes every year
・Each performance lasts about 45 minutes. You can easily enjoy multiple programs from morning to night.
-Enjoy top-class performances from Japan and abroad at low Fees.
・A variety of free Events will be held
- Everyone from babies to classical music connoisseurs can enjoy it in a picnic-like atmosphere
・The whole town is filled with music and a festival atmosphere

06. About this year's theme, "LES FLEUVES - Great Rivers"

The 2026 La Folle Journée Tokyo (LFJ) will be held under the theme of "LES FLEUVES - The Great River."

Focusing on the great rivers that have nourished various parts of the world, we trace the magnificent flow of music that has spread from Europe to Russia, America, Asia, and Africa.

Tickets are on sale now on the LFJ Official Website and various other sales sites!
▼Ticket details here
https://www.lfj.jp/lfj_2026/ticket/

Why not create your own program and spend Golden Week traveling through your mind with music?
The program will spotlight the "great rivers" of various continents, which have long been central to the development of culture and music in their basins and have had a profound influence on composers and works, and will take audiences on a sonic Travel around the world, from Europe to Russia, America, India, and even Africa.

07. Marunouchi Maestro & Music Experience - Conductor & Instrumental Performance Experience -

LFJ2026 will be held concurrently.

< Event Period >

May 3, 2026 Sun- May 5, 2026 Tue

<Venue>

Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. 1F Nakadori side Terrace Seats

We will be holding an experiential Events where you can try your hand at conducting or playing a string instrument while receiving direct instruction from professional musicians.
Children and adults alike can easily experience the charm of music.
We also offer Service where you can take home an original trading card made from the photos taken on the day!
Click here for details.