Japanese - Shows & Events
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Shows & Events
Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incredible ...Kikuo
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
Renowned for his unique, often dark and whimsical style, Japanese Vocaloid producer Kikuo brings his mesmerizing music to live audiences worldwide. He is also known for having a very experimental music style, trying many different types of...Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Saturday 28 March 2026
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions inspi...Mitski
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
With electronic drum pads pulsating underneath fervent guitar lines, critically beloved Japanese-American indie folk singer-songwriter Mitski has cemented her reputation as an artist capable of using her talent to perform the alchemy that t...NARUTO - The Symphonic Experience
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience is a live concert that brings the beloved anime to life on a grand scale. This two-hour event features a film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Tos...
