The Brothers Four Japan Tour 2026

• September 24, 2026
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• September 29, 2026
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What to expect in 2026

The Brothers Four Japan Tour 2026, presented as “GREENFIELDS FOREVER 2026,” will bring the legendary American folk group back to Japan for the first time in seven years. The tour runs from September 24 through September 29, 2026, with four concerts across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. The group is known worldwide for classic songs including “Greenfields,” “500 Miles,” “The Green Leaves of Summer,” “Seven Daffodils” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.”

The Brothers Four were formed in the late 1950s by students at the University of Washington and became one of the groups that helped bring American folk music to a mainstream international audience. Their rise coincided with the folk revival alongside artists and groups such as The Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary. Their breakthrough hit “Greenfields” became one of their defining recordings, while their repertoire expanded into traditional folk songs, American standards and songs associated with film and musical theatre.

The 2026 Japan tour is built around the theme “Greenfields Forever,” celebrating the group’s enduring musical legacy and its long relationship with Japanese audiences. The official tour description emphasizes a performance that combines familiar harmonies and classic songs with a lively contemporary concert presentation.

The current touring lineup features founding member Bob Flick alongside Mark Pearson, Mike McCoy and Karl Olsen. Bob Flick remains the group’s original member, while Mark Pearson has been associated with The Brothers Four for decades. Mike McCoy joined in 2004 and Karl Olsen in 2008, establishing the current four-member configuration.

The concerts are designed as seated performances in established Japanese concert halls rather than standing club shows. This makes the tour particularly suitable for audiences who want to experience the group’s vocal harmonies, acoustic instrumentation and storytelling in a traditional concert setting.

Event dates

The 2026 Japan tour includes four performances in three Japanese cities.

Tokyo International Forum Hall C

September 24, 2026, Thursday
Doors: 2:15 PM
Performance: 3:00 PM

Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall

September 26, 2026, Saturday
Doors: 1:15 PM
Performance: 2:00 PM

WINC AICHI Main Hall, Nagoya

September 27, 2026, Sunday
Doors: 1:45 PM
Performance: 2:30 PM

Sankei Hall Breeze, Osaka

September 29, 2026, Tuesday
Doors: 1:45 PM
Performance: 2:30 PM

The official Brothers Four tour page confirms all four dates and describes each performance as part of the “Celebrate The Brothers Four – Greenfields Forever!” Japan concerts.

The tour spans six calendar days but has performances on only four dates. September 25 and September 28 are travel or free days between performances, allowing the group to move from Tokyo to Nagoya and then Osaka.

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Venue & festival site

This is a multi-city concert tour rather than a festival, so there is no single festival site. Each performance takes place in a major indoor concert hall.

Tokyo International Forum Hall C

Tokyo International Forum is located at 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Hall C is part of the complex’s dedicated performance and conference facilities. The venue is in central Tokyo between Yurakucho, Ginza and Marunouchi.

Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall

Katsushika Symphony Hills is located at 6-33-1 Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo 124-0012. Mozart Hall is located in the main building and provides a dedicated concert environment for classical, popular and cultural performances.

WINC AICHI Main Hall

WINC AICHI is located at 4-4-38 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002. The center is positioned close to Nagoya Station and contains a main hall with capacity for approximately 801 people.

Sankei Hall Breeze

Sankei Hall Breeze is located on the seventh floor of Breeze Tower at 2-4-9 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001. The venue sits in the central Umeda district and is directly connected to major underground routes.

All four venues provide seated concert environments, making the tour different from the band’s smaller club appearances and outdoor events.

Full lineup

Bob Flick

Bob Flick is the founding member and leader of The Brothers Four. He has been part of the group since its original formation and remains the member connecting the present-day touring group directly to its earliest era. He performs bass and vocals.

Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson performs guitar, banjo and vocals. He has had an exceptionally long association with The Brothers Four, joining the group in the late 1960s, leaving for periods, and returning in the 1980s. He has remained part of the current configuration since 1985.

Mike McCoy

Mike McCoy performs guitar and vocals. He joined The Brothers Four in 2004 and has been part of the group’s modern touring configuration for more than two decades.

Karl Olsen

Karl Olsen performs guitar and vocals. He joined the group in 2008 and completes the current four-member lineup alongside Flick, Pearson and McCoy.

Headliners & featured artists

The Brothers Four

The Brothers Four are the sole headline act for all four concerts. There is no separate opening artist or support act listed in the official tour information.

The current group is led by founding member Bob Flick, whose history with the band stretches back to its beginnings. Mark Pearson is also a long-standing member whose association with the group dates to the late 1960s. Mike McCoy and Karl Olsen provide the guitar and vocal parts of the modern lineup.

The group’s performance style centers on multi-part vocal harmonies, acoustic instruments and storytelling. The 2026 concerts are expected to feature the songs that established The Brothers Four as one of the best-known American folk groups internationally.

The official programme specifically identifies “Greenfields,” “500 Miles,” “The Green Leaves of Summer,” “Seven Daffodils” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” among other songs.

Stages & performance areas

Unlike a festival, the Japan tour uses one main concert stage at each venue.

Main concert stage

The Brothers Four will perform on the principal stage of each concert hall. All published ticket categories are seated, so the audience will experience the performance from assigned seats rather than a standing floor.

Tokyo International Forum Hall C

The September 24 performance uses Hall C in the Tokyo International Forum complex. Its central Marunouchi location makes it particularly convenient for visitors combining the concert with Ginza, Tokyo Station and Imperial Palace-area sightseeing.

Mozart Hall

The September 26 Tokyo concert takes place at Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall. The hall is located in the main building and is specifically designed for concert performances.

WINC AICHI Main Hall

The Nagoya performance uses WINC AICHI’s main hall. The venue is immediately convenient for visitors arriving through Nagoya Station.

Sankei Hall Breeze

The Osaka concert takes place at Sankei Hall Breeze in Umeda. Its location within Breeze Tower provides direct access from several major railway and subway stations.

Stage-by-stage schedule

Tokyo International Forum Hall C

September 24:

• 2:15 PM – Doors open
• 3:00 PM – The Brothers Four
• Concert programme – “Greenfields Forever 2026”

Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall

September 26:

• 1:15 PM – Doors open
• 2:00 PM – The Brothers Four
• Concert programme – “Greenfields Forever 2026”

WINC AICHI Main Hall

September 27:

• 1:45 PM – Doors open
• 2:30 PM – The Brothers Four
• Concert programme – “Greenfields Forever 2026”

Sankei Hall Breeze

September 29:

• 1:45 PM – Doors open
• 2:30 PM – The Brothers Four
• Concert programme – “Greenfields Forever 2026”

There is no secondary stage, support performance or festival activity announced for any of the four dates. The programme is centered entirely on The Brothers Four.

Set times

The confirmed performance start times are:

• September 24, Tokyo International Forum: 3:00 PM
• September 26, Katsushika Symphony Hills: 2:00 PM
• September 27, WINC AICHI: 2:30 PM
• September 29, Sankei Hall Breeze: 2:30 PM

The official tour information describes the concert experience as approximately two hours.

The exact running order has not been published, but the announced programme provides a clear indication of the songs that will form the musical core of the tour.

Expected highlights include “Greenfields,” “500 Miles,” “The Green Leaves of Summer,” “Seven Daffodils,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “The Alamo,” and “San Francisco Bay Blues.”

The recently announced Japan-tour commemorative CD, “Celebrate The Brothers Four! Greenfields Forever,” contains 23 songs and provides an even broader indication of the musical material associated with this tour. The collection includes “Try to Remember,” “Yellow Bird,” “Irene, Goodnight,” “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,” “This Land Is Your Land” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

Ticket types

All four concerts are seated performances, with prices varying by venue.

Tokyo International Forum Hall C

General reserved seating: approximately $68 USD

The ticket includes a commemorative ticket according to the official tour information.

Katsushika Symphony Hills

S reserved seating: approximately $54 USD

Balcony seating: approximately $48 USD

The official venue-specific information lists both categories as reserved seating.

WINC AICHI Main Hall

Reserved seating: approximately $60 USD

Sankei Hall Breeze

Reserved seating: approximately $60 USD

The USD figures are approximate conversions of the currently published ticket prices using a September 2026 exchange rate. Ticket fees, processing charges and any service fees may be added separately depending on the ticketing channel.

VIP & premium options

There is no separate VIP package announced for the 2026 Japan tour.

The premium element varies according to venue-specific seating rather than a separate VIP experience. At Katsushika Symphony Hills, for example, audiences can choose between S seats and balcony seats. At Tokyo International Forum Hall C, the published ticket is a reserved seat with a commemorative ticket included.

No meet-and-greet, backstage access or dedicated VIP lounge has been announced.

A particularly notable addition to the 2026 tour is the commemorative CD “Celebrate The Brothers Four! Greenfields Forever.” The CD is scheduled for venue sales, and purchasers at the venues can participate in a post-performance autograph session while supplies last.

Event rules

Reserved seating

All published ticket categories for the Japan tour are reserved seating. Guests should sit in their assigned seats unless venue staff provide different instructions.

Preschool children

Preschool children are not permitted to attend the performances. This restriction is stated in the venue and ticket information for the tour.

Ticket changes

Ticketing conditions can vary by venue and sales channel. Guests should check the conditions displayed by their authorized ticket provider before completing their purchase.

Programme changes

The organizers note that the programme may change. The published song list should therefore be regarded as the planned repertoire rather than a guaranteed running order.

Venue conduct

Visitors should follow the instructions of venue staff, keep aisles clear and avoid actions that interfere with other audience members’ ability to enjoy the performance.

How to get there

Each tour venue is located close to major railway stations.

Tokyo International Forum

The venue is at 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Yurakucho Station is approximately a one-minute walk away, while Tokyo Station is around five minutes on foot via the underground connection.

Katsushika Symphony Hills

The venue is at 6-33-1 Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo. A key railway connection is Aoto Station on the Keisei network. The official access information also provides connections from central Tokyo through the Toei Asakusa Line and Keisei services.

WINC AICHI

WINC AICHI is five minutes on foot from JR Nagoya Station’s Sakura-dori Exit and approximately two minutes from Unimall underground mall Exit 5.

Sankei Hall Breeze

The Osaka venue is approximately four minutes from JR Osaka Station’s West Exit, two minutes from Nishi-Umeda Station Exit 10, five minutes from Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station and two minutes from Kitashinchi Station.

Public transport & parking

Tokyo

Tokyo International Forum is exceptionally well connected. JR Yurakucho Station is one minute away, Tokyo Station is approximately five minutes away, and several Tokyo Metro lines serve the surrounding Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi districts.

Tokyo International Forum also has a B3F parking facility with 417 passenger-car spaces, including accessible spaces and EV-related spaces. The facility operates from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

Katsushika Symphony Hills is served by Keisei railway connections, with Aoto Station being a major access point. Visitors should prioritize rail travel because the concert is in an urban residential and cultural district.

Nagoya

WINC AICHI is especially easy to reach from Nagoya Station. It has an underground parking facility with 123 spaces. The official facility information also lists a maximum daily parking charge, although spaces are limited.

Osaka

Sankei Hall Breeze is connected to Osaka’s Umeda transport network. The venue can be reached from JR Osaka Station, Nishi-Umeda Station, Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station and Kitashinchi Station. The underground route is particularly useful in poor weather.

Accommodation areas

Marunouchi and Tokyo Station

Visitors attending the September 24 Tokyo performance can stay around Tokyo Station or Marunouchi for convenient access to Tokyo International Forum. The area also provides easy connections for Shinkansen travel.

Ginza and Yurakucho

Ginza is another practical choice for the first Tokyo concert. It offers extensive hotel and dining options and is within easy reach of the International Forum.

Katsushika and Ueno

For the September 26 concert, staying around Ueno or eastern Tokyo can reduce the journey to Katsushika Symphony Hills. Ueno also provides convenient access to Keisei railway services.

Nagoya Station

Nagoya Station is the most convenient area for the September 27 concert because WINC AICHI is only a short walk away. The district has extensive hotels, restaurants and Shinkansen connections.

Umeda

For the September 29 Osaka concert, Umeda is particularly convenient because Sankei Hall Breeze is located directly in the central Umeda area.

Food & drink

The Brothers Four Japan Tour takes place in major urban concert venues where visitors can easily find restaurants and cafes before or after the performances.

Tokyo International Forum

The Marunouchi, Yurakucho and Ginza districts surrounding the venue offer restaurants, cafes, department-store dining and casual Japanese food.

Katsushika

Visitors attending the Mozart Hall performance can explore the restaurants and convenience stores around Aoto and Tateishi before the afternoon concert.

Nagoya

The Meieki district surrounding WINC AICHI has extensive dining options. Visitors can choose from Nagoya specialties, Japanese restaurants, cafes and restaurants inside nearby commercial buildings.

Osaka

Umeda is one of Osaka’s largest dining districts. The area surrounding Sankei Hall Breeze offers restaurants, cafes and department-store food halls, making it easy to eat before the 2:30 PM performance.

The tour’s afternoon scheduling means visitors can also plan a late lunch or early dinner after the concert.

Accessibility

All four venues are established Japanese concert facilities with accessibility arrangements, but guests with specific mobility requirements should contact the relevant venue before attending.

Tokyo International Forum provides barrier-free facilities and accessible parking spaces. Its official information includes dedicated accessible spaces in the parking facility.

WINC AICHI provides accessibility information for wheelchair users. The venue notes that some underground routes include stairs and recommends a surface-level route for wheelchair visitors from Nagoya Station.

Katsushika Symphony Hills publishes detailed facility information and operates Mozart Hall within its main building. Guests needing assistance should contact the facility in advance.

Sankei Hall Breeze is in Breeze Tower and can be reached through underground routes from the surrounding Umeda transport network. Visitors requiring specific seating or access assistance should contact the venue or ticket provider before the performance.

Best days to attend

The tour offers four opportunities to see The Brothers Four, with two performances in Tokyo and one each in Nagoya and Osaka.

September 24 – Tokyo International Forum

This is the opening concert of the Japan tour and takes place in central Tokyo at 3:00 PM. It is convenient for visitors staying around Tokyo Station, Marunouchi or Ginza.

September 26 – Katsushika Symphony Hills

The second Tokyo performance takes place on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM. The Saturday schedule can work particularly well for visitors who want to combine the concert with a weekend Tokyo itinerary.

September 27 – Nagoya

The Nagoya performance takes place on Sunday at 2:30 PM. WINC AICHI’s proximity to Nagoya Station makes it particularly straightforward for visitors arriving by Shinkansen.

September 29 – Osaka

The final Japanese performance is on Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Sankei Hall Breeze. It provides the last opportunity on the tour to experience the group’s “Greenfields Forever” Japan programme.

Previous year’s highlights

The Brothers Four’s most relevant recent milestone was the 2025 “Greenfields Forever” global touring activity, which the group dedicated to founding member John Paine. The band’s official website states that the 2025 global tour was dedicated to Paine, who had been a member of the group for many years and died in 2025.

The group continued performing in 2025, with documented appearances including a community performance in Green Valley, Arizona, a private scholarship fundraising concert in Washington State and a special concert in memory of John Paine in Port Ludlow, Washington.

The current touring group remains Bob Flick, Mark Pearson, Mike McCoy and Karl Olsen. The official Brothers Four history identifies this as the group’s configuration from 2008 onward.

The 2026 Japan programme builds on this continuing live tradition. The tour emphasizes the group’s most enduring repertoire rather than presenting a newly released studio album as its central focus.

The commemorative “Celebrate The Brothers Four! Greenfields Forever” collection further reflects this approach. Its 23-song track list includes many of the songs most closely associated with the band’s live identity, from “Greenfields” and “500 Miles” to “Yellow Bird,” “Seven Daffodils,” “The Green Leaves of Summer,” “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore” and “This Land Is Your Land.”

The group also has an extensive history of Japanese performances. Its official history records Japan tours and concerts going back decades, while available concert archives show performances in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and other Japanese cities throughout the group’s career.

The previous major Japan tour took place in 2019. That tour was promoted as the group’s 60th-anniversary “last Japan tour,” but The Brothers Four subsequently continued performing internationally and have now returned to Japan for the 2026 “Greenfields Forever” concerts. A 2019 performance at Yokohama Kannai Hall, for example, was presented as part of that nationwide tour.

The 2026 return therefore represents a significant continuation of the group’s long-standing connection with Japanese audiences.

Official tickets

Tickets for all four performances are available through authorized Japanese ticketing channels, with general sales currently listed by Ticket Pia and other official ticket providers.

Ticket Pia

https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b2668389

The current published ticket prices are approximately $68 USD for the September 24 Tokyo International Forum performance, $54 USD for Katsushika Symphony Hills S seats, $48 USD for Katsushika balcony seats, and $60 USD for both the Nagoya and Osaka performances. These are approximate USD conversions of the published ticket prices.

The September 24 Tokyo performance includes a commemorative ticket, while the tour’s venue merchandise also includes the “Celebrate The Brothers Four! Greenfields Forever” CD. CD purchasers at the concert can participate in a post-show autograph session while supplies last.

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