Jose Carreras TENOR RECITAL ～my way～2026, Tokyo, Japan

• November 5, 2026
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• November 5, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

SAISON PRESENTS José Carreras TENOR RECITAL ～my way～ brings internationally celebrated Spanish tenor José Carreras back to Tokyo for a special recital at Suntory Hall Main Hall on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The performance is presented as a major recital centered on Carreras’ mature artistry, with the program reflecting on his long career through a selection of songs and vocal works.

Carreras, one of the singers internationally associated with the Three Tenors, will appear with pianist Lorenzo Bavaj. The recital is particularly significant because Carreras reaches a milestone birthday on December 5, 2026, making this Tokyo appearance part of a notable period in his career. The concert title, “my way,” also reflects the retrospective character of the program.

The evening is designed as a focused classical vocal recital rather than a large-scale staged opera production. The audience can expect the spotlight to remain on Carreras’ tenor voice, supported by piano accompaniment, with the published program currently including François and Leveaux’s “my way,” Derevitsky’s “Serenata from the Heart,” and Tosti’s “Dreams,” alongside additional works that may be announced or confirmed later.

The concert begins at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Because the organizers state that performers, repertoire and performance details can change, visitors should check the official concert information again before attending.

Event dates

José Carreras TENOR RECITAL ～my way～ takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Suntory Hall Main Hall in Tokyo.

Performance date

• Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Doors open: 6:30 PM
• Concert begins: 7:00 PM
• Venue: Suntory Hall Main Hall
• City: Tokyo, Japan

This Tokyo recital is a single-date performance, so there are no multiple festival days or alternative Tokyo performances to choose between. The published schedule confirms the November 5 date and 7:00 PM start.

For visitors coming from outside Tokyo, planning to arrive in the Roppongi and Akasaka area well before the concert is recommended. This allows time to locate the hall, collect or check tickets if necessary, and enter the auditorium before the performance begins.

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Venue & festival site

The performance is held at Suntory Hall Main Hall, one of Tokyo’s established concert venues and the principal auditorium of Suntory Hall. The Main Hall is designed for classical music and vocal performances, making it particularly appropriate for a recital centered on a tenor and piano.

Unlike an outdoor music festival, this event does not have multiple festival grounds, stages or public performance zones. The Main Hall is the central and only performance venue for the Tokyo date.

Venue

Suntory Hall Main Hall
Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

The concert’s official venue listing identifies the Main Hall as the location for the November 5 performance.

Visitors should follow the venue’s entrance and seating instructions when they arrive. Because this is a formal recital, audience members should also allow enough time to reach their seats before the start time.

Full lineup

The announced artistic lineup for the Tokyo recital consists of two principal performers:

• José Carreras – tenor
• Lorenzo Bavaj – piano

Carreras is the featured vocalist throughout the recital, while Lorenzo Bavaj provides the piano accompaniment. The event is therefore structured as an intimate voice-and-piano concert rather than a production involving an orchestra, chorus or multiple guest singers.

The published information does not currently identify additional guest vocalists or instrumental ensembles for the Tokyo performance. If the organizers make changes to the performers, those changes may be reflected in the official event information before the concert.

Headliners & featured artists

José Carreras

José Carreras is the headline performer and central figure of the recital. His international career spans opera, concert performance and vocal repertoire, and he is particularly well known for his association with the Three Tenors alongside Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo.

The “my way” concept places the singer’s career and mature artistry at the center of the evening. The concert is scheduled shortly before Carreras’ milestone birthday on December 5, 2026, adding a commemorative dimension to the Tokyo appearance.

Lorenzo Bavaj

Italian pianist Lorenzo Bavaj accompanies Carreras during the recital. His role is especially important in a program where the musical texture is built around the interaction between solo tenor voice and piano rather than a full orchestra.

The pairing allows the audience to experience Carreras’ vocal performance with a relatively focused instrumental setting, placing greater emphasis on phrasing, interpretation and the character of each individual song.

Stages & performance areas

There are no multiple stages at this event. The entire Tokyo presentation takes place in the Main Hall of Suntory Hall.

The principal performance setup consists of José Carreras as tenor with Lorenzo Bavaj at the piano. The arrangement is suited to a recital format, where the audience’s attention remains concentrated on the singer and accompanist.

The hall’s concert environment also distinguishes this event from a festival-style performance. There are no outdoor stages, festival villages, DJ areas or simultaneous performances. Visitors attend one principal recital in the Main Hall.

Stage-by-stage schedule

Because this is a single-recital concert, there is no stage-by-stage festival schedule.

Main Hall recital

The evening begins at 7:00 PM in Suntory Hall’s Main Hall. The published program currently lists “my way,” “Serenata from the Heart,” “Dreams” and other works, although the exact running order and final repertoire remain subject to change.

The performance should be treated as a continuous classical recital rather than a sequence of separate stage appearances. Audience members should therefore plan to remain in their seats throughout the program except where the venue provides an appropriate interval or break.

Set times

The published schedule confirms the principal timings for the evening:

• 6:30 PM – Doors open
• 7:00 PM – Recital begins
• Concert duration – The official venue listing does not publish a final confirmed running time

Some third-party classical listings currently estimate the performance at around two hours, but the official Suntory Hall listing does not confirm an exact duration. Visitors should therefore avoid making onward travel plans based on an assumed finishing time.

The exact timing of individual songs has also not been published. Since the program remains subject to change, a detailed song-by-song set time schedule should not be assumed in advance.

Ticket types

The Tokyo performance offers several seating categories, giving visitors different options depending on their preferred location and budget.

S Seat

Approximately $230.35. This is the highest standard seating category listed through the main ticketing information and is intended for premium seating within the regular ticket structure.

A Seat

Approximately $185.30. A strong mid-to-upper seating option for visitors seeking a substantial concert experience without selecting the highest standard category.

B Seat

Approximately $159.74. This provides another standard seating level within the Main Hall.

C Seat

Approximately $127.80. This is the lower-priced standard adult seating category listed by the venue.

P Seat

Approximately $95.85. P seats are located behind the stage, according to the official ticket information, and therefore provide a different perspective from conventional front-facing concert seats.

U-25 Seat

Approximately $23.00. This special category is available to people aged 25 or younger on the day of the performance and requires appropriate identification. The ticket is issued as an exchange voucher, and restrictions apply to the number of tickets that can be purchased.

The dollar figures are approximate conversions of the published ticket amounts and may vary slightly according to exchange rates, card charges and payment-provider fees.

VIP & premium options

The regular official Tokyo ticket listing does not currently identify a separate VIP package for the general public. However, a special SAISON Card advance offering previously listed premium options including an SS package and an S-seat package with a commemorative handkerchief; those particular special-ticket allocations were marked as no longer available when the page was checked.

The special SS package was approximately $268.37, while the commemorative S package was approximately $249.20. The SS package included an invitation to a special event after the recital, while the commemorative S package included an original handkerchief.

Because those special allocations were already listed as closed, visitors should not assume that these packages remain available. The standard S, A, B, C, P and U-25 categories are the principal ticket options currently documented for the Tokyo performance.

Event rules

Visitors should review the latest official conditions before attending because concert details and ticket conditions may change.

Age restrictions

Children below school age are not permitted to enter the performance, except for specially designated children’s programs. This recital is therefore intended for an audience able to comply with the venue’s standard concert-entry conditions.

Program changes

The performers, repertoire and other concert details may be changed without prior notice. The published program should therefore be treated as provisional.

U-25 identification

Visitors using a U-25 ticket must meet the age requirement on the performance day and provide identification when required.

Ticket resale

The official ticket information states that unauthorized paid resale is prohibited. Visitors should use official ticketing channels rather than purchasing tickets through unauthorized resale arrangements.

Concert etiquette

As with a formal classical recital, audiences should keep mobile devices silent, avoid unnecessary conversation during the performance and follow instructions from hall staff regarding photography, recording, entry and exit.

How to get there

Suntory Hall is located in Tokyo’s Minato City area and is readily accessible from several major railway and subway stations.

For visitors already staying in central Tokyo, public transportation is generally the simplest way to reach the venue. The surrounding Akasaka, Roppongi and Tameike-Sanno area has several rail and subway connections, allowing visitors to approach the hall from different parts of the city.

If you are traveling from Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya or other major districts, allow additional time during the evening commute. Arriving around 30 to 60 minutes before the scheduled start provides a comfortable margin for navigating the station area and reaching your seat.

Public transport & parking

Public transportation is recommended for this concert because Tokyo’s rail and subway network provides extensive connections to the Minato area.

Nearby transport options include stations serving the Tameike-Sanno, Roppongi-Itchome and Akasaka areas, depending on the route used. From these locations, visitors can continue on foot toward Suntory Hall.

By train and subway

Visitors can use Tokyo Metro services to reach the stations around the venue. The most convenient station will depend on the visitor’s starting point, so checking a current Tokyo transit planner on the day is recommended.

By taxi

Taxi travel can be useful for visitors carrying luggage or traveling directly from a hotel, although traffic can become heavier during the evening.

By car

Driving into central Tokyo is possible, but visitors should check current parking availability and restrictions before traveling. For a 7:00 PM concert, public transportation can be more predictable than relying on nearby parking.

Accommodation areas

Visitors traveling to Tokyo specifically for the recital can choose from a wide range of accommodation areas.

Akasaka and Tameike-Sanno

These are among the most convenient areas for staying close to the venue. Hotels here can reduce the amount of evening travel required after the concert.

Roppongi

Roppongi offers numerous hotels, restaurants and nightlife options and is within the wider area surrounding Suntory Hall.

Shimbashi and Ginza

These districts provide extensive hotel choices and convenient transport links to Minato and other parts of Tokyo. They can also work well for visitors combining the concert with sightseeing.

Shibuya and Shinjuku

Travelers who want to experience Tokyo’s major entertainment districts may prefer to stay farther west and use the subway to reach Suntory Hall. These areas offer a much larger range of accommodation styles, although the journey to the venue will be longer.

Food & drink

The area around Suntory Hall provides numerous dining choices, particularly around Akasaka, Roppongi and Tameike-Sanno.

Visitors arriving early can plan dinner or a light meal before the recital, while those who prefer a relaxed evening may choose to eat after the performance. Because the concert begins at 7:00 PM, visitors staying nearby can also have an early meal before entering the hall.

Options in the surrounding districts include Japanese restaurants, cafés, international cuisine, casual dining and higher-end restaurants. Hotel restaurants can also be convenient for visitors seeking a more formal pre-concert meal.

For a classical recital, it is advisable to finish meals with enough time to reach the hall before the doors close or the performance begins. Visitors should also avoid bringing food or drinks into the auditorium unless specifically permitted by the venue.

Accessibility

Suntory Hall is an established major concert venue and provides facilities and services for visitors with different accessibility requirements.

Visitors who need wheelchair access, assistance seating or other accommodations should contact the venue or ticketing organization in advance rather than waiting until the day of the performance. Specific arrangements can depend on the ticket category and seating availability.

Guests should also consider accessibility when choosing transportation. Tokyo’s major subway stations have varying layouts, exits and walking distances, so checking the most suitable route in advance can make the journey easier.

Best days to attend

Because the Tokyo edition is a single-date recital, there are no different days from which to choose.

November 5, 2026

This is the only scheduled Tokyo performance, beginning at 7:00 PM at Suntory Hall Main Hall. Visitors who want to attend José Carreras’ Tokyo “my way” recital must plan around this date.

The single-performance format also means that ticket availability and seating should be checked early. The official ticket pages indicate that general sales began in May 2026, with sales continuing subject to availability.

Previous year’s highlights

The supplied event is a 2026 Tokyo recital, so there is no previous edition of this exact Tokyo “my way” presentation that can be used as a direct one-year comparison.

The significance of the 2026 performance comes instead from Carreras’ established international career and the timing of the recital around his milestone birthday in December. The “my way” concept is presented as an opportunity to reflect on his artistic journey through a carefully selected vocal program.

The Tokyo concert is also part of a broader 2026 Japanese recital schedule. Carreras’ “my way” program is scheduled at The Symphony Hall in Osaka on November 1 before the Tokyo performance on November 5, providing additional context for the Japanese presentation.

For visitors interested in classical vocal music, the Tokyo performance offers the opportunity to hear Carreras in a dedicated recital setting with piano accompaniment rather than as part of a large opera production.

Official tickets

Official tickets for the Tokyo performance are available through the event’s authorized ticketing channels, including Suntory Hall and Ticket Pia. The official Suntory Hall listing confirms the November 5, 2026 performance, 7:00 PM start, Main Hall venue, performers and published seating categories.

Ticket Pia’s event page also lists general ticket sales for the Tokyo performance, with sales continuing until November 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM or until allocated tickets sell out.

Visitors should purchase through the official venue or authorized ticketing services and verify the latest availability before completing their booking. Ticket quantities and seating availability can change as the performance approaches.

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