Studio Ghibli Events 2026–27: Exhibitions, Concerts and Key Dates

Last checked: 7 November 2026. We update this calendar at the start of every month.

There’s no new Miyazaki feature in cinemas this winter, but the Ghibli calendar is busier than it’s been in years. A new exhibition is opening in Singapore, a stamp rally is running in southern Japan, the studio’s composer is on tour in Europe and Asia, and Ghibli Park keeps adding reasons to visit.

Here’s everything coming up, in date order, with what you need to know before you go.

Studio Ghibli events at a glance

Exhibitions

Friday Road Show & Ghibli Exhibition, Saga (Japan)

Dates: 3 November 2026 – 14 February 2027

Where: Saga City, Saga Prefecture (Kyushu)

This touring exhibition celebrates Kinyo Roadshow (“Friday Road Show”), the Nippon TV movie slot where generations of Japanese viewers first saw Ghibli films on TV. Its mascot, Friday Ojisan, shows up throughout.

The stamp rally is the fun extra. Scan QR codes with the free FBS app at four spots around the city to collect digital stamps:

1. Saga Prefectural Art Museum (Friday Ojisan)
2. Saga Mado (From Up on Poppy Hill)
3. Saga Castle History Museum (Princess Mononoke)
4. Saga Balloon Museum (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)

Collect all four and you get a 6 cm commemorative badge that isn’t sold anywhere. The route is about 2.9 km (around 40 minutes on foot). The rally is free, but you need an exhibition ticket, and badges are limited, so go early in the run. Arrive by a participating bus or JR train and you also get a free A4 clear file while stocks last. Sumi Shimamoto, the voice of Nausicaä, does the in-bus announcements.

The Story of Studio Ghibli, Singapore

Dates: 18 December 2026 – 4 July 2027

Where: West Lawn, Gardens by the Bay

This is the big one for fans in Southeast and South Asia: nearly 3,500 m² and 12 walk-through worlds from Ghibli films, including a Totoro bus stop and an 8-metre Spirited Away bathhouse. We’ve put prices, timings and tips in our full Studio Ghibli exhibition Singapore guide.

Concerts: Joe Hisaishi on tour

Joe Hisaishi has scored every Hayao Miyazaki feature since Nausicaä in 1984, and in 2026 he’s busier than ever. Alongside concerts, he holds composer residencies with the Paris Philharmonie, the Philadelphia Orchestra (2026–27) and the LA Philharmonic (2026).

Upcoming dates we’ve confirmed:

• 12–13 November 2026, Esplanade, Singapore. Two nights, announced with the Orchestre de Paris.
• 23 November 2026, Royal Albert Hall, London. “Hisaishi conducts Hisaishi” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
• 30 November 2026, Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin. Part of the World Dream Tour, with a The Boy and the Heron symphonic suite. Sold out, tickets started at €130.

The World Dream Tour also visits Hamburg (Elbphilharmonie), Munich (Isarphilharmonie), Stuttgart (Liederhalle) and Lucerne (KKL). Check each venue’s own site for exact dates, as they’ve been released venue by venue.

Heads-up: “Studio Ghibli in Concert” tribute shows by other orchestras also tour Europe. They’re often good nights out, but they’re not Hisaishi himself. Check who’s conducting before you buy.

In Japan: Ghibli Park

• New short film: A Night in the Valley of Witches, Ghibli’s first new short since 2018, plays at Cinema Orion until June 2027. How to watch it.
• Miyazaki’s 31 panorama boxes are on display in Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse.
• Ticket sales: January 2027 visits go on sale 10 November 2026 at 2 p.m. JST, and February 2027 visits should follow on 10 December. Our Ghibli Park tickets guide has prices and booking steps.

New releases to put in your calendar

• 3 December 2026: Hayao Miyazaki Image Board Series Vol. 7: Princess Mononoke, 258 artworks with 90 never seen before. Details here.
• Now streaming: the Calcifer Yule Log from Howl’s Moving Castle returned to HBO Max on 1 November 2026, an easy cosy-season pick.
• 19 January 2027: Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood on Blu-ray. It isn’t a Ghibli film, but it was made by Ghibli veterans including Akihiko Yamashita and Shinji Otsuka.

What about Studio Ghibli Fest 2027?

The 2026 US festival ended on 21 October with Spirited Away. GKIDS and Fathom usually announce the next lineup in spring, around CinemaCon in April. Nothing for 2027 has been confirmed yet. We’ll add it to our Studio Ghibli Fest page as soon as it is.

How we check these events

Every date here comes from an official organiser, venue or a reliable news source, and we re-check the whole page at the start of each month. Events change, though, so always confirm with the organiser before you travel or buy tickets.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any Studio Ghibli events in 2026?

Yes. Highlights include the Saga exhibition and stamp rally (to 14 February 2027), Joe Hisaishi concerts in November, and the Singapore exhibition opening 18 December.

Is there a Studio Ghibli exhibition in Asia outside Japan?

Yes. The Story of Studio Ghibli runs at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, from 18 December 2026 to 4 July 2027.

Where can I see Joe Hisaishi live in 2026?

Singapore (12–13 November), London (23 November) and Berlin (30 November, sold out), plus other European tour stops.

When is Studio Ghibli Fest 2027?

It hasn’t been announced. The lineup usually arrives in spring.

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Sources: SoraNews24 (15 October 2026) · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra event listings · HarrisonParrott (31 March 2026) · Ghibli Park official notices · Little Big Red Dot / SAYS (Singapore exhibition) · DiscussingFilm (HBO Max, November 2026) · ScreenRant (Cocoon) · GKIDS