Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER Kanazawa, Japan

• September 12, 2026
  Event date:
• September 27, 2026
  Event end:

What to expect in 2026

Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER is a special Japanese comedy live event created around the idea of bringing smiles, entertainment and support to Ishikawa Prefecture and the Noto Peninsula. The live performance takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall in Kanazawa, with two separate stage performances during the day. The event also receives a digital extension through PIA LIVE STREAM, allowing the performances to remain available to audiences beyond the physical event date.

The show brings together a broad group of contemporary Japanese comedy performers. Reiwa Roman’s Takahira Kuruma serves as MC, while Yarens, Saraba Seishun no Hikari, Mama Tart, The Mammy, Kotake Seigikan and Party-chan form the main performance lineup. The combination gives the programme a mixture of manzai, comedy sketches, character-based comedy, talk segments and interactive stage material.

The event is particularly connected with the recovery and continuing support of Ishikawa and the Noto Peninsula. Rather than presenting a conventional comedy tour, Laugh, Noto! was conceived around the idea of using comedy and live entertainment to create a positive gathering while keeping attention on the region.

The 2026 edition also offers more than one way to experience the programme. The physical event has two performances at Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall, beginning at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The organizer subsequently offered streaming access through PIA LIVE STREAM, with the online performance period continuing until September 27.

A further feature of the Kanazawa event is the Noto Marche. On the physical performance day, Noto products and crafts were offered in the lobby area from noon, creating an opportunity for visitors to engage with regional goods alongside the comedy programme.

For visitors coming to Kanazawa specifically for the event, the location also provides an opportunity to combine a comedy performance with the city’s cultural attractions. Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall sits within the Honda no Mori cultural park area, close to Kenrokuen Garden, the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, the Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum and Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre.

Event dates

Main live performance

Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Ticket Pia identifies September 12 as the physical performance date.

First performance

The first live show begins at 2:00 PM. The first-part ticket allocation eventually sold out before the performance date, according to organizer communications.

Second performance

The second live show begins at 6:00 PM. Organizer announcements indicated that the second performance still had limited availability shortly before the event.

Online performance

The digital version extends beyond the physical performance. Ticket Pia lists the PIA LIVE STREAM period from September 12 through September 27, 2026, with sales ending at 8:00 PM on September 27.

Overall event period

For the purposes of the official listing, the event period is September 12–27, 2026, because the online stream remains available after the September 12 live performance. The physical Kanazawa event itself occurs only on September 12.

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Venue & festival site

Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall

Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall is located at 4-17-1 Ishibiki, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0935, Japan. The venue is situated in Honda no Mori Park, a cultural area surrounding several important Kanazawa museums and performance facilities.

Performance hall

The comedy programme is presented inside the main auditorium rather than across multiple outdoor stages. This provides a conventional theatre environment where audiences can concentrate on the performers, dialogue and live comedy.

Honda no Mori cultural district

The venue is surrounded by major cultural attractions. Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum and Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre are all within approximately one minute’s walking distance according to the venue’s access information.

Noto Marche

The September 12 event also featured a Noto Marche in the lobby area before the performances. The market opened from noon and offered regional products and crafts, giving the event an additional connection to Noto beyond the comedy programme itself.

Full lineup

MC – Takahira Kuruma

Takahira Kuruma of Reiwa Roman serves as the MC for Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER. His role connects the different comedy acts and helps guide the live programme between performances and group segments.

Yarens

Yarens are part of the principal comedy lineup. The duo are known for their fast conversational manzai style and have appeared prominently in Japan’s contemporary comedy competition scene.

Saraba Seishun no Hikari

Saraba Seishun no Hikari brings its comedy duo format to the Kanazawa event. Their performance background includes television, live comedy and sketch-based material.

Mama Tart

Mama Tart is included among the featured performers. The duo’s energetic manzai and character-driven material contribute another style to the event’s mixed comedy programme.

The Mammy

The Mammy is another featured comedy duo. Their performances add sketch and character comedy to a programme otherwise built around a mixture of manzai and variety-style segments.

Kotake Seigikan

Kotake Seigikan brings his distinctive comedy persona and material to the lineup. His performance style has frequently incorporated his experience and identity as a former lawyer into comedy.

Party-chan

Party-chan completes the principal announced comedy lineup, bringing a high-energy variety and character-comedy presence to the show.

Headliners & featured artists

Takahira Kuruma

As MC, Takahira Kuruma has an important role throughout the programme rather than simply appearing as a standalone act. His job is to connect the individual performers and maintain the pace of the live show.

Yarens

Yarens provide a prominent manzai component. Their appearance gives audiences an opportunity to see one of Japan’s established contemporary comedy duos in a theatre environment outside their usual television appearances.

Saraba Seishun no Hikari

Saraba Seishun no Hikari brings its established two-person comedy format to Kanazawa. The duo’s experience across live performance and television allows the show to move between traditional stand-up-style manzai and more theatrical comedy.

Mama Tart and The Mammy

The presence of both Mama Tart and The Mammy broadens the comedy styles represented in the programme. Their performances provide additional contrast between the different acts.

Kotake Seigikan and Party-chan

Kotake Seigikan and Party-chan add individual and ensemble-oriented comedy to the lineup. Their appearances are part of the event’s deliberately varied mix of performers.

Stages & performance areas

Main stage

The main comedy programme takes place on the Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall stage. Unlike an outdoor festival, there are no multiple music stages or separate performance zones.

The theatre setting is particularly appropriate for a comedy showcase because the audience remains seated while performers rotate through individual routines and group segments.

First-part programme area

The 2:00 PM performance uses the main auditorium for its comedy routines and variety segments. Organizer announcements indicate that the content and comedy segments differed between the first and second performances.

Second-part programme area

The 6:00 PM performance also uses the main stage, but the organizer specifically indicated that the jokes, material and corner segments would change between the two performances.

Lobby and Noto Marche

The lobby served as an additional event area on September 12, with the Noto Marche opening from noon. Visitors could browse Noto regional products and crafts before the performance.

Stage-by-stage schedule

First performance

The first show begins at 2:00 PM. Takahira Kuruma hosts the programme, introducing the participating comedians and guiding the audience through the different comedy sections.

The first performance features Yarens, Saraba Seishun no Hikari, Mama Tart, The Mammy, Kotake Seigikan and Party-chan. Organizer posts confirmed that comedy routines and corner content formed part of the show.

Second performance

The second show begins at 6:00 PM and again features the full announced comedy lineup under Takahira Kuruma’s MC role.

The second performance is not simply a repeat of the first. Organizer communications specifically noted that the material and corner segments would change between the two shows, giving audiences who attend both sessions additional content.

Noto Marche

The lobby market begins from noon on the physical event day. Noto products and crafts are available before the performances, although purchases are suspended while the performances are taking place.

Online programme

The PIA LIVE STREAM version provides another viewing route for audiences who cannot attend the Kanazawa theatre. Ticket Pia lists the online availability through September 27.

Set times

First show

The first performance begins at 2:00 PM on September 12, 2026. Organizer announcements confirm the 2:00 PM start time.

Second show

The second performance begins at 6:00 PM. The four-hour gap gives audiences time to explore Kanazawa, visit the Noto Marche and have dinner or refreshments before the evening performance.

Lobby market

The Noto Marche begins at noon, meaning visitors attending the afternoon show can arrive before the performance to browse the regional products and crafts.

Online viewing

The digital programme starts from September 12 and remains available through September 27. The online viewing period provides an alternative for audiences outside Kanazawa and Japan.

Ticket types

Venue ticket

The physical event ticket was priced at approximately $32 USD for admission to a performance. Organizer communications published the venue ticket at the equivalent of ¥5,000, converted here using the September 2026 exchange rate.

First-part ticket

A venue ticket provides admission to the selected performance. The first performance eventually sold out before the event date, according to organizer announcements.

Second-part ticket

The second performance was also offered as a separate live admission. Shortly before the event, organizer communications indicated that only limited availability remained.

PIA LIVE STREAM

The online stream was offered at approximately $16 USD for an individual part. A two-part streaming set was approximately $29 USD. The official event promotion published the corresponding streaming prices, which have been converted to USD for this listing.

Ticket release & booking

Advance ticket sales

The physical event tickets were distributed through Ticket Pia. The official Ticket Pia listing shows the advance lottery stages followed by general sales.

General sales

General ticket sales for the physical performance were completed before the September 12 event. Ticket Pia currently marks the venue ticket sale as finished.

Streaming booking

The online version was separately offered through PIA LIVE STREAM. Ticket Pia lists the streaming sales period through September 27 at 8:00 PM.

Viewing after the live show

Organizer announcements stated that the streaming version included an on-demand viewing period after the live broadcast. The organizer later described the missed-performance stream as being available for two weeks.

VIP & premium options

VIP packages

No separate VIP or meet-and-greet package was announced for Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER. The physical event used standard theatre admission rather than a tiered VIP hospitality structure.

Premium seating

The available event information does not identify a separate premium seating category. The venue ticket was presented as a general event admission, while the actual seating was handled within the theatre.

Two-part access

The closest alternative to a premium package was attending both performances. The two shows contained different comedy material and different corner content, so attending both provided a more extensive version of the programme.

Streaming set

For audiences unable to travel to Kanazawa, the two-part streaming set provided access to both sections of the programme through the online service.

Event rules

Ticket verification

Admission requires valid ticket verification. Depending on the ticketing method, visitors may use electronic or paper ticket formats according to the instructions provided by the ticket provider.

Age restriction

The event information states that preschool-age children are not permitted to enter. Visitors attending with children should confirm the latest age requirements before purchasing tickets.

Cast changes

The announced performers and programme details can be changed because of unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders should check official event communications before travelling.

Photography and recording

Audience members should follow the venue’s instructions concerning photography, video recording and mobile devices. Unless explicitly permitted, recording the comedy performance should not be assumed to be allowed.

Streaming rules

Digital viewing is subject to the conditions of the streaming service. Viewers should use the official streaming platform and should not redistribute or record the online performance.

How to get there

From Kanazawa Station

Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall is approximately 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station. Public transportation is recommended by the venue for event visitors.

By local bus

Visitors can use Hokutetsu local buses from Kanazawa Station East Exit. The venue recommends services from bus stop 6, with the journey taking approximately 15 minutes to Dewamachi, followed by around a three-minute walk.

From Kenrokuen

The venue is located close to Kenrokuen and the Honda no Mori cultural area. Visitors already sightseeing around Kenrokuen can reach the hall on foot from the surrounding cultural district.

From Komatsu Airport

Airport visitors can take the connecting bus toward Kanazawa. The venue information indicates approximately 55 minutes to the Korinbo area, followed by approximately a 15-minute walk or onward local transportation.

Public transport & parking

Bus

Public buses are the recommended transportation method for the event. From Kanazawa Station East Exit, visitors can take Hokutetsu services toward the Honda no Mori area and get off at Dewamachi.

Parking

Several parking facilities are available around Honda no Mori. The venue specifically warns that surrounding roads and Honda no Mori Parking can become congested or reach capacity during events, so public transportation is recommended.

Honda no Mori Parking

Honda no Mori Parking operates 24 hours and has approximately 403 spaces. The venue lists its parking charges and notes that event-day congestion is possible.

Kenroku Parking

Kenroku Parking provides approximately 480 spaces and is another option around the cultural district. Visitors should allow additional time to park and walk to the venue during busy event periods.

Korinbo Underground Parking

Korinbo Underground Parking is another large central option, with approximately 557 spaces. It can be useful for visitors combining the comedy show with sightseeing or dining in central Kanazawa.

Accommodation areas

Kanazawa Station

The area around Kanazawa Station is convenient for visitors arriving by Shinkansen or other rail services. It also provides extensive hotel choices and easy connections to the bus network serving Honda no Mori.

Korinbo

Korinbo is a central Kanazawa accommodation area with shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions nearby. It provides a useful base for visitors who want to combine Laugh, Noto! with city sightseeing.

Kenrokuen and Honda no Mori

Staying closer to Kenrokuen and Honda no Mori places visitors near the performance venue and several museums. This can be convenient for those planning to spend most of the day around the cultural district.

Higashi Chaya District

The Higashi Chaya area provides a traditional Kanazawa atmosphere and access to historic streets, cafés and cultural attractions. It is farther from the venue but remains practical for visitors spending several days in the city.

Food & drink

Noto Marche

One of the distinctive food and shopping features connected with the event was the Noto Marche in the venue lobby. Regional products and crafts were offered from noon on September 12, giving visitors an opportunity to support producers and businesses connected with Noto.

Before the afternoon show

Visitors attending the 2:00 PM performance can arrive from noon and spend time at the Noto Marche before taking their seats. Kanazawa’s surrounding cultural district also provides cafés and restaurants for visitors who prefer a full meal.

Between performances

The four-hour gap between the 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM shows provides time for dinner or refreshments. Visitors can leave the venue and explore the nearby Kenrokuen, Korinbo or central Kanazawa dining areas before returning.

Kanazawa cuisine

Visitors staying in Kanazawa can combine the event with the city’s well-known regional food culture, including seafood, local sweets and traditional dishes. The central districts around Korinbo, Omicho Market and Kanazawa Station offer particularly broad dining choices.

Accessibility

Venue access

Honda no Mori Hokuden Hall is situated within a central cultural park and can be reached by local bus, taxi and private vehicle. Visitors with mobility requirements should plan the final walking section from the bus stop according to their individual needs.

Advance assistance

Visitors requiring specific accessibility arrangements should contact the venue or event organizer before attending. Advance notice is useful for confirming seating, entrance routes and other assistance.

Parking

Visitors using accessible parking should check the current conditions of the surrounding parking facilities before travelling. Event-day demand can affect availability.

Cultural district

The surrounding Honda no Mori area contains several cultural institutions within walking distance, but visitors with limited mobility should consider the terrain and walking distances between attractions when planning a full sightseeing day.

Best days to attend

September 12

The physical Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER event takes place only on Saturday, September 12, making this the only date for the in-person Kanazawa experience.

Afternoon performance

The 2:00 PM performance is suitable for visitors who want to experience the comedy during the daytime and then continue sightseeing or dining around Kanazawa afterward.

Evening performance

The 6:00 PM performance provides a more conventional evening entertainment experience. Visitors can spend the afternoon exploring Kanazawa before arriving at Honda no Mori for the show.

Both performances

The organizer confirmed that the content and comedy corner sections changed between the first and second performances. Visitors attending both therefore had access to different material rather than simply seeing the same show twice.

Online viewing period

For audiences unable to attend in person, the digital event remained available through September 27. This makes the online period relevant for viewers outside Kanazawa or Japan.

Previous year’s highlights

New regional-support comedy concept

Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER is presented as a dedicated live comedy event created around supporting Ishikawa and Noto through entertainment. Because the 2026 event is a specific regional support project, a directly comparable 2025 edition with the same title and format has not been identified in the available official event records.

2026 live response

The event generated strong audience response on the physical performance day. Organizer communications reported the completion of both parts, with the first part selling out before the event and the second part reaching limited availability shortly before the performance.

Two different programmes

A notable feature of the 2026 edition was the decision to change comedy material and corner segments between the afternoon and evening performances. This gave repeat attendees additional content across the two sessions.

Noto support through products

The Noto Marche added a regional economic and cultural element to the event. Visitors could purchase Noto products and crafts in the theatre lobby, connecting the entertainment programme with local producers and businesses.

Online continuation

The event also extended beyond the physical theatre through PIA LIVE STREAM. Ticket Pia lists the streaming period through September 27, while organizer communications promoted a two-week missed-performance viewing period.

Official tickets

Ticket Pia

The official Ticket Pia listing provides the event information for Laugh, Noto! 2026 SUMMER, including the physical Kanazawa performance and the separate PIA LIVE STREAM listing. The physical ticket sale is now marked as completed, while the event page records the online streaming period.

https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2669944

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