Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link Co., Ltd.) has decided to hold "Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra billboard classics Symphonic Tour 2026".

This tour is a series of performances with a full orchestra that first took place in 2024 at the Kawaguchiko Stella Theater as part of the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's 35th anniversary project, which was met with a great response. In 2025, an encore performance was held at NHK Hall, and this year's tour, the third in the series, will be scaled up to three cities (Hyogo, Yamagata, and Tokyo).

With Takayuki Hattori as music supervisor, conductor, and arranger, this series brings together Ska Parra, which evolved from the Jamaican "ska" and pursues its own unique musical style, and a full orchestra, a completely different musical ensemble, in a head-to-head encounter. This series has been highly acclaimed by both ska and classical music fans for its bold attempt to maximize the individuality and energy of both musicians while lightly jumping over the boundaries of genres.

In past performances, Yoshie Nakano (EGO-WRAPPIN') and Hanaregumi appeared as guests with overwhelming presence. They performed "Vertical Rain feat. Yoshie Nakano" and "Reminiscence of Lilac feat. Hanaregumi," respectively, enveloping the audience in a whirlpool of deep emotion. In addition, the series' thrilling interplay between the superb skills of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Sukapara is a major attraction of this series, which weaves in and out of famous classical phrases such as "Pictures at an Exhibition" and "Sword Dance.

In May 2026, the curtain will rise on a one-of-a-kind stage where the passion and excitement of the orchestra's magnificent, flowing sound intersect with the bottomless, bright beats of ska music.

The tour will feature appearances by prestigious orchestras from around the country, including the Osaka Symphony Orchestra, Yamagata Symphony Orchestra, and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Guests are also scheduled to participate, details of which will be announced at a later date.

<Live report from the last show

Skapara x Billboard Classics Encore Performance: A "NO BORDER" stage that transcends genres, bringing the audience to a grand conclusion (May 24, 2025)
https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/149488/2

◎Performance Information

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra billboard classics Symphonic Tour 2026

<Date and Venue
May 2, 2026 (Sat) Hyogo Performing Arts Center KOBELCO Main Hall Doors open 17:30 Concert begins 18:30
Yamagata】 May 10, 2026 (Sun) Yamagin Kenmin Hall (Yamagata Prefecture Arts and Culture Center) Doors open 15:00 Concert begins 16:00
(3) [Tokyo] May 12, 2026 (Tue) Tokyo International Forum Hall A Doors open 17:30 Concert begins 18:30

<Performances
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Music Supervisor, Conductor, Arranger: Takayuki Hattori
Orchestral music:
(1) [Hyogo] Osaka Symphony Orchestra
Yamagata Symphony Orchestra
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Guest vocalist: to be announced later

<Tickets
All reserved seat ticket 12,000 yen (tax included)
All seats reserved student ticket 6,000 yen (tax included)
Ticket sales schedule:
Official fan club "FC PARADISE" members advance (lottery): January 26 (Mon.) 18:00 - February 3 (Tue.) 23:59, 2026
Billboard Live "Club BBL" member advance (lottery): Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (15:00) - Sunday, February 8, 2026 (23:59)
Official HP and SNS Advance (by lottery): February 6, 2026 (Fri.) 15:00 - February 15, 2026 (Sun.) 23:59

<Official website for the performance
https://billboard-cc.com/tokyoska2026
Organized and planned by Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link)
Co-organized by [Yamagata] Minguru Yamagata, Designated Manager of Yamagata Prefectural Museum of Arts and Culture
Supported by: Sony Music Artists Supported by: U.S. Billboard
Operated by: [Hyogo] KYODO Group, [Yamagata] KYODO Tohoku, [Tokyo] Hot Stuff Promotion

<Attention.
No admission for preschool children.
*Number limit: 4 per person/electronic tickets (can be distributed) and paper tickets can be used together.
*All-seat reserved student tickets are available for elementary through high school students.
*Purchasers of student tickets must bring an ID that verifies age (proof of age for elementary school students, student ID for junior high and high school students).
*Please contact us for wheelchair users.
One ticket is required per person. Lost or forgotten tickets will not be admitted.
*Please be sure to read the precautions posted on the official website when purchasing tickets.
(Request for visitors:https://billboard-cc.com/notice)

<Inquiries about the performance
Hyogo】Kyodo Information 0570-200-888 (12:00 - 17:00 / closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Yamagata】Kyodo Tohoku 022-217-7788 (weekdays 13:00-16:00, Saturdays 10:00-12:00, closed Sundays and holidays)
Tokyo】 Hot Staff Promotion 050-5211-6077 (12:00-18:00 / closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)