GAME MUSIC on BRASS 2026 – Tokyo, Japan

• November 23, 2026
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• November 23, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

GAME MUSIC on BRASS – Harukanaru Bouken no Sekai e will bring some of Japan’s best-known video game music to life through the large-scale sound of BRASS EXCEED TOKYO. The concert takes place on Monday, November 23, 2026, which is a national holiday in Japan, at Koganei Miyajigakki Hall Main Hall in Koganei, Tokyo.

Rather than being a gaming convention with playable booths and esports competitions, this event is a dedicated live concert celebrating iconic Japanese game music. Familiar melodies from major game franchises will be rearranged and performed by a professional wind ensemble, giving audiences an opportunity to hear game themes through brass, woodwind and percussion instruments in a concert-hall setting.

The announced programme includes selections from the Dragon Quest I, II and III trilogy, Monster Hunter’s “Proof of a Hero,” music from the FINAL FANTASY series and a Chrono Cross Medley. Additional pieces are also planned, so the final programme may contain further selections not yet publicly announced.

The concert’s concept focuses on recreating the atmosphere and emotional scale of classic Japanese game adventures through live orchestral sound. Music that listeners may normally associate with game consoles and headphones will instead be presented by a full professional wind ensemble in a dedicated acoustic concert hall.

Minoru Otaki conducts the performance, while Junya Yoshida serves as the music navigator and presenter. BRASS EXCEED TOKYO provides the instrumental performance.

For longtime players, the programme offers a chance to revisit recognisable themes from several generations of Japanese games. For listeners who are less familiar with the games themselves, the concert can also be experienced as a standalone programme of dramatic instrumental music.

Event dates

The performance is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2026, which is a Japanese national holiday.

Date: November 23, 2026
Day: Monday and national holiday
Venue: Koganei Miyajigakki Hall Main Hall
City: Koganei, Tokyo, Japan
Performance start: 2:00 PM

The official venue listing confirms a 2:00 PM start. The published event information does not currently give a separate door-opening time, so visitors should check their ticket and the venue’s latest announcement before travelling.

The concert is a single-day performance rather than a multi-day gaming event. There is therefore no separate schedule of convention days, qualifying rounds or exhibition days.

Because November 23 is a holiday, visitors travelling from central Tokyo or other parts of the Tokyo metropolitan area can attend without taking a weekday off work or school.

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Venue & exhibition site

The event takes place at Koganei Miyajigakki Hall Main Hall, a dedicated performing-arts venue located directly in front of Musashi-Koganei Station.

Koganei Miyajigakki Hall Main Hall
6-14-45 Honcho, Koganei City, Tokyo 184-0004, Japan

The Main Hall has 569 seats in its standard configuration, increasing to 578 when the wheelchair spaces are fitted with seats. It has 385 seats on the first floor and 184 on the second floor.

The hall has a movable acoustic reflector system that allows it to function as a concert-hall environment with a strong focus on acoustic sound. The main stage is approximately 18 metres wide and 11 metres deep when the acoustic reflector is installed.

There is no separate exhibition site for GAME MUSIC on BRASS. The event does not use convention halls, outdoor grounds or gaming exhibition spaces. The entire presentation takes place inside the Main Hall.

The venue also contains a smaller hall, gallery, practice rooms and multipurpose spaces, but these are not advertised as part of the GAME MUSIC on BRASS programme.

Full gaming programme

The event’s “gaming programme” is presented entirely through live musical performance.

The currently announced selections are:

• Dragon Quest I, II & III – Loto Trilogy Selection
• Monster Hunter – “Proof of a Hero”
• FINAL FANTASY series selections
• Chrono Cross Medley
• Additional works planned

The official venue page describes the concert as a live presentation of famous game music from titles including Dragon Quest and FINAL FANTASY, performed by BRASS EXCEED TOKYO.

The Dragon Quest portion focuses on the first three games of the series, commonly associated with the Loto trilogy. This gives the concert an especially strong connection to the early history of Japanese role-playing game music.

The Monster Hunter selection brings “Proof of a Hero” into the programme, a piece strongly associated with the series’ dramatic hunting atmosphere.

The FINAL FANTASY section is currently listed as a series selection rather than a complete track-by-track programme. This means additional details may be released later.

Chrono Cross is represented by a dedicated medley, allowing several pieces from the game to be connected into one continuous concert arrangement.

The organisers have stated that additional programme material is planned and that the announced contents may change.

Featured games & developers

Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest is one of the central franchises represented in the concert through the Loto Trilogy Selection covering Dragon Quest I, II and III. The series is particularly important to Japanese game culture, and its music is strongly associated with the development of the role-playing game genre in Japan.

Monster Hunter

Monster Hunter appears through “Proof of a Hero.” The piece provides an opportunity to experience the dramatic musical style of the series through the larger sound of a professional wind ensemble.

FINAL FANTASY

The FINAL FANTASY series receives its own programme section. The organisers have not yet published a complete list of the individual FINAL FANTASY pieces that will be included, so the final selection should be checked closer to the concert date.

Chrono Cross

Chrono Cross is represented by a medley rather than a single isolated selection. A medley format allows several themes to be presented within a single continuous arrangement.

No separate game developer booths, publishers or development teams are announced for this concert. The focus remains on the music and live performance.

Esports tournaments & competitions

There are no esports tournaments or competitive gaming activities associated with GAME MUSIC on BRASS 2026.

This is important for visitors searching for the event as a gaming convention. The programme is a concert presentation rather than an esports tournament, gaming competition or interactive convention. There are no announced player brackets, competitive matches, tournament stages or prize competitions.

Instead, the event recreates the excitement of game worlds through live instrumental performance. The dramatic qualities normally experienced through gameplay are represented through arrangements for BRASS EXCEED TOKYO.

Visitors should therefore attend primarily for the concert programme rather than expecting competitive gaming or hands-on gaming activities.

Tournament & event schedule

There is no tournament schedule because the event does not contain esports competitions.

The available event schedule is centred on the main concert:

Main concert

The concert begins at 2:00 PM on November 23, 2026, in the Main Hall of Koganei Miyajigakki Hall. The programme will progress through the announced game-music selections, including Dragon Quest, Monster Hunter, FINAL FANTASY and Chrono Cross material.

The exact running order and timing of each individual game selection have not been published.

The organisers also note that the announced programme can change. Visitors should therefore treat the currently listed selections as the planned programme rather than a guaranteed final running order.

Ticket types

The concert uses reserved seating.

General reserved seat: approximately $31.95

U25 reserved seat: approximately $19.17

Koganei Members general seat: approximately $28.75

These USD figures are converted from the officially published ticket prices using an approximate exchange rate of ¥156.50 to US$1. The venue lists the general ticket at ¥5,000, the U25 ticket at ¥3,000 and the Koganei Members general ticket at ¥4,500.

The U25 category is specifically intended for people aged 25 and under. Eligible visitors must present identification at the venue when entering.

All seats are assigned, so visitors do not need to arrive early simply to secure an unreserved seat. However, arriving with sufficient time is still recommended for ticket checks and venue entry.

VIP & premium access

No VIP ticket, backstage pass, meet-and-greet package or premium gaming access has been announced for the 2026 performance.

The highest standard ticket category is the regular reserved seat. The venue also offers a discounted Koganei Members category for eligible members, but this is not a VIP experience or special backstage package.

There are also no announced developer meet-and-greets, player appearances or gaming-industry networking sessions.

The event is designed as a concert experience, so premium access should not be expected in the same way it might be offered at a large gaming convention.

Exhibitors & gaming companies

There are no exhibitors or gaming-company booths announced for GAME MUSIC on BRASS 2026.

No publisher exhibition areas, developer stands, merchandise halls or hardware demonstrations are currently included in the official programme.

The relationship with the gaming industry comes through the music itself. Dragon Quest, Monster Hunter, FINAL FANTASY and Chrono Cross provide the source material, while BRASS EXCEED TOKYO transforms that material into a live wind-orchestra concert.

Visitors interested in gaming culture should therefore approach the event as a music-focused celebration of Japanese video games rather than a commercial exhibition.

Exhibition halls & gaming zones

No dedicated gaming zones are planned for the event.

The performance takes place in the Main Hall of Koganei Miyajigakki Hall, which has 569 seats in its standard arrangement and up to 578 when the wheelchair spaces are converted to regular seats.

There are no published areas for:

• Console gaming
• PC gaming
• VR demonstrations
• Developer presentations
• Esports competition
• Game testing
• Tournament registration
• Publisher exhibitions

The smaller hall and other facility spaces belong to the wider venue but are not advertised as GAME MUSIC on BRASS exhibition areas.

Game demos & new releases

There are no game demos or new game releases associated with this event.

The programme is dedicated to live music, meaning visitors will experience game worlds through sound rather than through playable demonstrations.

The appeal comes from hearing familiar themes performed acoustically by BRASS EXCEED TOKYO. The venue describes the event as bringing the emotion and adventure of famous game music back to life through powerful wind-band sound.

There is also no announced launch presentation for an upcoming game, developer reveal or playable preview.

Event rules

Age restriction: Preschool children are not permitted to enter the performance.

U25 identification: U25 ticket holders must present identification proving their eligibility when entering.

Reserved seating: All tickets are reserved, so visitors should use the seat indicated on their ticket.

Programme changes: The published programme may be changed by the organisers.

Smoking: The venue is non-smoking indoors, with smoking restricted to designated outdoor areas.

Food and drink: Visitors should follow the venue’s rules regarding where food and beverages may be consumed. The venue identifies the Main Hall foyer and several other designated areas as spaces where eating and drinking may take place.

Personal belongings: Visitors are responsible for their valuables, and the venue advises guests to take appropriate care of personal property.

How to get there

Koganei Miyajigakki Hall is exceptionally convenient by rail because it stands directly in front of JR Musashi-Koganei Station’s south exit.

Address: 6-14-45 Honcho, Koganei City, Tokyo 184-0004, Japan

The official venue access page identifies JR Chuo Line Musashi-Koganei Station South Exit as the principal rail access point. The hall is immediately opposite the station’s bus rotary.

From central Tokyo, visitors can use the JR Chuo Line to Musashi-Koganei. The venue describes itself as approximately 30 minutes from Shinjuku by train.

For visitors using buses, Odakyu Bus, Kanto Bus, Seibu Bus and Keio Bus services all stop at Musashi-Koganei Station, from where the hall is approximately a one-minute walk.

Public transport & parking

JR Chuo Line

Musashi-Koganei Station is the primary station for the concert. The hall is located immediately outside the South Exit, making the journey straightforward for visitors unfamiliar with the area.

Bus

Several operators serve Musashi-Koganei Station, including Odakyu Bus, Kanto Bus, Seibu Bus and Keio Bus. The venue is approximately one minute from the station bus stop area.

Parking

Koganei Miyajigakki Hall does not have a general visitor parking facility. The venue specifically recommends using nearby paid parking facilities for visitors arriving by car.

There are two parking spaces intended for visitors with physical disabilities, available on a first-come basis.

Because the hall is directly beside Musashi-Koganei Station, public transportation is the most straightforward option for most concert visitors.

Accommodation areas

Musashi-Koganei

Staying around Musashi-Koganei provides the most direct access to the venue. Visitors can walk from nearby accommodation to the station and hall without needing another train.

Kichijoji

Kichijoji is a popular western Tokyo area with restaurants, shops and accommodation. It is connected to Musashi-Koganei through the JR Chuo Line.

Shinjuku

Shinjuku provides a much larger selection of hotels and transport connections. The venue states that it is approximately 30 minutes from Shinjuku.

Central Tokyo

Visitors staying around Tokyo Station, Ginza or other central districts can travel west along the JR Chuo Line before continuing to Musashi-Koganei.

Accessibility

Koganei Miyajigakki Hall provides accessibility facilities for visitors with mobility requirements.

The Main Hall has designated wheelchair spaces. The standard configuration provides 569 seats, while the capacity becomes 578 when seats are installed in the wheelchair-space locations.

The official seating plan identifies wheelchair spaces and accompanying seats within the Main Hall’s first-floor seating area.

The venue also has two designated parking spaces for visitors with physical disabilities. These are available on a first-come basis.

Visitors who require wheelchair seating or other assistance should contact the venue before the concert so that the appropriate arrangements can be confirmed.

The venue’s address is 6-14-45 Honcho, Koganei City, Tokyo 184-0004, and its main telephone number is 042-380-8077.

Previous year’s highlights

A directly matching 2025 edition at Koganei Miyajigakki Hall has not been identified in the current official venue records, so a 2025 Koganei performance should not be presented as confirmed.

However, BRASS EXCEED TOKYO continued its GAME MUSIC on BRASS concert series during 2025. One documented performance was the GAME MUSIC on BRASS End of the Year Concert at Culttz Kawasaki on December 27, 2025. That concert featured Minoru Otaki conducting BRASS EXCEED TOKYO, with selections from Venus & Braves, Nobunaga’s Ambition, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dragon Quest III, Kingdom Hearts, FINAL FANTASY VI and FINAL FANTASY X.

The 2025 Kawasaki programme demonstrates the broader musical approach used by the ensemble: multiple game franchises can be combined within a single concert, with arrangements designed for large-scale wind-band performance.

Earlier GAME MUSIC on BRASS presentations have also included Dragon Quest, FINAL FANTASY and Chrono Cross material. A documented 2025 BRASS EXCEED TOKYO performance in Mito included Dragon Quest material in the first section, Chrono series music in the second and FINAL FANTASY selections in the third.

The 2026 Koganei programme continues this general tradition while specifically announcing the Dragon Quest Loto Trilogy, Monster Hunter’s “Proof of a Hero,” FINAL FANTASY series music and a Chrono Cross Medley.

Official tickets

Tickets for GAME MUSIC on BRASS 2026 are being sold through the official Koganei Miyajigakki Hall ticket system and Ticket Pia.

The official venue listing confirms that general sales began on August 1, 2026, following the Koganei Members advance sale beginning July 25.

The official Ticket Pia listing shows general ticket sales continuing until November 22, 2026, the day before the performance, subject to availability.

Ticket information: https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventCd=2623958

The venue advises visitors to check the latest event information because programme details can change. The ticket information also confirms the U25 identification requirement and the restriction on preschool-age children.

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