Concerts and stage shows in Ehime for December 2026
- In December 2026, 10 concerts and stage shows run across Matsuyama Civic Hall, Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall, and Niihama's Akagane Museum.
- Prices include ¥8,000 for Chisako Takashima on December 6 and ¥11,000 for S seats at The Nutcracker on December 7.
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This page lists 10 concerts and stage shows in Ehime in December 2026 in date order, at three venues: Matsuyama Civic Hall and Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall (“Kenbun”) in Matsuyama, and Akagane Museum in Niihama. Dates, start times and prices are only those shown on the venues’ official pages and on the performers’ or organizers’ official pages.
In short
- Early December: 3 shows in a row at the Large Hall of Matsuyama Civic Hall on Fri Dec 4, Sun Dec 6 and Mon Dec 7. Mid-December: Niihama and Kenbun. Late December: &TEAM on Dec 19 and 20 and the musical “ALICE” on Dec 22.
- The ballet “The Nutcracker” (Mon Dec 7) has free tickets for children aged 18 and under (limited number).
- Both Matsuyama venues are on the Iyotetsu streetcar line, so planning without a car is easiest.
- Kyogen by Mansaku and Mansai Nomura on Sun Dec 20 is sold out.
Checked with official pages on November 1, 2026 (Japan time); Matsuyama Civic Hall and the Koshi Inaba show on October 11, 2026. Dates, prices and start times may change.
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1. The 10 December shows in date order
In early December, 3 shows run in a row at the Large Hall of Matsuyama Civic Hall (Dec 4, 6 and 7). Mid-December has Niihama and Kenbun, and late December has &TEAM on Dec 19 and 20 and the musical “ALICE” on Dec 22. Tap a venue name to jump to its section. Shows over several days are listed at the position of the first day.
| Date | Show | Venue | Start | Price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 | Koshi Inaba LIVE 2026-2027 “enV” | Matsuyama Civic Hall, Large Hall | See official site | See official site |
| Sun, Dec 6 | Chisako Takashima, 12 Violinists Concert Tour 2026-2027 | Matsuyama Civic Hall, Large Hall | 14:30 | All reserved, ¥8,000 |
| Mon, Dec 7 | Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre “The Nutcracker” | Matsuyama Civic Hall, Large Hall | 18:30 | S ¥11,000, A ¥8,000, B ¥6,000 (free children’s tickets for age 18 and under) |
| Sat, Dec 12 | “Omoide no Kokoro no Uta” Concert in Niihama | Akagane Museum, Akagane-za | 14:00 | Advance ¥2,000, door ¥2,500 |
| Sun, Dec 13 | Ehime Prime Concert Vol. 5, Keigo Mukawa Piano Recital | Kenbun, Sub Hall | 14:00 | S ¥4,800, A ¥3,800 |
| Wed, Dec 16 | Hideki Togi Concert | Kenbun, Main Hall | 18:30 | A ¥6,000, B ¥5,500 |
| Thu, Dec 17 | JAZZ x Chorus x Reading “Ikiru! o Tsunagu – To The Next!” | Akagane Museum, Akagane-za | 18:00 and 18:45 | Advance ¥4,000, door ¥4,500 (student ¥2,000) |
| Sat, Dec 19 and Sun, Dec 20 | 2026-2027 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR ‘Mark on You’ | Matsuyama Civic Hall, Large Hall | Dec 19 18:00 / Dec 20 17:00 | Reserved seat ¥16,500 |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Kyogen by Mansaku and Mansai Nomura | Kenbun, Sub Hall | 14:00 | S ¥7,000, A ¥5,000 (sold out) |
| Tue, Dec 22 | Musical “ALICE” (from Alice in Wonderland), Matsuyama | Kenbun, Main Hall | 18:45 | S ¥9,500, A ¥8,000 |
2. What to know about choosing in Ehime
The venue’s location and parking decide how you get around. The three venues differ as follows.
| Venue | Shows in December | Parking | Tram / bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Civic Hall | 4 | 40 own spaces, free | About 3 min on foot from Minami-Horibata tram stop |
| Kenbun | 4 | 295 spaces in 3 lots, ¥100 per 30 min | Minamimachi tram stop |
| Akagane Museum | 2 | About 60 spaces, paid | About 1 min on foot from JR Niihama Station |
Both Matsuyama venues can be reached by the Iyotetsu streetcar, so planning without a car is the easiest. From the front of JR Matsuyama Station, the official pages give about 5 minutes by tram to Minami-Horibata (nearest to Matsuyama Civic Hall) and about 21 minutes to Minamimachi (nearest to Kenbun).
On Sunday, December 20, both Matsuyama venues have a show: the Nomura Kyogen at 14:00 (Kenbun) and &TEAM at 17:00 (Matsuyama Civic Hall).
If you are going with children, check the age rules first. &TEAM does not admit children under 3. Chisako Takashima and the Nomura Kyogen do not admit preschool children. The Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre admits children from age 4, and there are free tickets for those aged 18 and under (limited number).
As of October 11, 2026, the event schedule for December at Matsuyama Civic Hall was not yet on the foundation’s official site. November’s was published on October 8, so more events in the Small Hall and Middle Hall may appear once December’s is posted.
3. Matsuyama Civic Hall
The hall has three halls: large, middle and small. In December, 4 concerts and stage shows are in the Large Hall. Below is an introduction video of the hall from the foundation’s official YouTube channel.
For Koshi Inaba “Koshi Inaba LIVE 2026-2027 enV” on Friday the 4th, check the start time, price and entry conditions on the official site. As of October 11, 2026, the official tour page could not be opened to confirm them, so they are not given here. The schedule and other details are on the tour page of the official B’z site.
Chisako Takashima’s 12 Violinists on Sunday the 6th: doors 13:45, start 14:30, all seats reserved at ¥8,000. The performers are Chisako Takashima, 12 violinists and Aki Kondo (piano). Preschool children are not admitted. It is listed on the official concert list.
Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre “The Nutcracker” on Monday the 7th: doors 17:45, start 18:30, S ¥11,000, A ¥8,000, B ¥6,000. Children from age 4 are admitted, and the music is a specially recorded track. Those aged 18 and under (born on or after April 2, 2008) can see it free with the “children’s free ticket” from Koransha, and the Matsuyama show is included. The number of tickets is limited and you cannot choose your seat. The ticket for an accompanying adult is not discounted. Apply through “Free tickets for children” on the Koransha page for “The Nutcracker”, which also lists the schedule.
&TEAM on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th: on the 19th doors 17:00, start 18:00; on the 20th doors 16:00, start 17:00. Reserved seats are ¥16,500, and a ticket is needed from age 3. The premium seat, which only fan club members can choose, is ¥27,500. The schedule and prices were checked on the ticket page of the official &TEAM site.
Parking: 40 of its own spaces (free). Because the number is limited, the official page recommends public transport. When full, use paid car parks nearby. By tram, take the Iyotetsu streetcar about 5 minutes from the front of JR Matsuyama Station, get off at Minami-Horibata and walk about 3 minutes north. It is on the official access page.
| Name | Matsuyama Civic Hall |
|---|---|
| Address | Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Varies by performance (see table in text) |
| Phone | 089-931-8181 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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4. Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall (Kenbun)
A cultural facility in Dogo, Matsuyama, with a Main Hall and a Sub Hall. In December, 2 shows are in the Sub Hall and 2 in the Main Hall. Below is a post from the hall’s official Instagram.
The Nomura Kyogen on Sunday the 20th is sold out. It is in the Sub Hall, doors 13:00, start 14:00, S (1st floor) ¥7,000 and A (2nd and 3rd floors) ¥5,000, and preschool children are not admitted. It is on the hall’s event page.
Keigo Mukawa Piano Recital on Sunday the 13th is “Ehime Prime Concert Vol. 5” in the Sub Hall: doors 13:30, start 14:00, S ¥4,800 and A ¥3,800. It is due to end at 16:00, and inquiries go to the organizer, Television Ehime (089-943-1111). Event page
Hideki Togi Concert on Wednesday the 16th is in the Main Hall: doors 18:00, start 18:30, A ¥6,000 and B ¥5,500. It is due to end at 20:30, and inquiries go to the organizer, Min-On Shikoku Center (087-822-9210). Event page
The musical “ALICE” (from Alice in Wonderland), Matsuyama show, on Tuesday the 22nd is in the Main Hall: doors 18:00, start 18:45, S ¥9,500 and A ¥8,000. It is due to end at 21:00, and inquiries go to the organizer, Nankai Broadcasting (089-915-3838). Event page
Parking is 295 spaces in total (91 underground, 84 north, 120 west), ¥100 per 30 minutes for standard cars. The official page asks people to use public transport as far as possible for large events. By tram, take a Dogo Onsen-bound Iyotetsu streetcar about 21 minutes from the front of JR Matsuyama Station and get off at Minamimachi (in front of Kenbun).
| Name | Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall (Kenbun) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-5-1 Dogomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Varies by performance (see table in text) |
| Phone | 089-923-5111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5. Niihama City General Cultural Facility and Museum (Akagane Museum)
A cultural facility right next to JR Niihama Station. Music events are held in the multipurpose hall “Akagane-za”. Below is a post from the venue’s official Instagram.
In December, there are 2 music events at Akagane-za, on Saturday the 12th and Thursday the 17th. “Omoide no Kokoro no Uta” Concert in Niihama on Saturday the 12th: doors 13:00, start 14:00, advance ¥2,000 and door ¥2,500. The conductor is Kiwamu Matsuoka and the orchestra is the Seto Phil Ensemble, with soprano Hiromi Imakubo and others and a children’s chorus from Niihama. Songs planned include “Inochi no Uta,” “Yuki no Hana” and “Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi o”. It is due to end around 16:00. Event page
“JAZZ x Chorus x Reading ‘To The Next!'” on Thursday the 17th: doors 17:30, part 1 at 18:00 and part 2 at 18:45. General admission is advance ¥4,000 and door ¥4,500, and the student price is ¥2,000 (sold only at Akagane Museum). Jazz by Takashi Ono (piano) and others is joined by a reading and singing by the Niihama Nishi High School chorus club. Inquiries go to the organizer, Takashi Ono (090-3105-5904). Event page
Parking is about 60 spaces (35 north, 24 south), paid: ¥100 up to 1 hour, then ¥100 per 30 minutes. Museum visitors get a 3-hour free ticket at the reception desk. It is about a 1-minute walk from JR Niihama Station and close to the “Niihama Station” stop of Setouchi Bus. Official access page
| Name | Akagane Museum |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-8-1 Sakaicho, Niihama City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | 9:30–17:00. Closed Mondays (open on national holidays, substitute holidays, and the 1st Monday, closed the following Tuesday), year-end and New Year holidays |
| Phone | 0897-31-0305 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. If you stay overnight
If you are coming from outside Shikoku, or from a distant town in the prefecture, it helps to check hotel vacancies once your date is fixed. Check vacancies and rates for Ehime hotels on Rakuten Travel (ad)
FAQ
Where can I see the latest dates and prices?
On each venue’s official page: December events at Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall, Matsuyama Civic Hall and Akagane Museum events. The Kenbun page says some events are not listed for the organizer’s reasons.
Where can I buy tickets?
It differs by show. For the 4 shows at Matsuyama Civic Hall, the performers’ official pages give sales information. For Kenbun, each show’s page gives the organizer’s contact and the ticket agency. The Nomura Kyogen is sold out.
Are there shows in Imabari in the same month?
As of October 11, 2026, the Imabari Public Hall and Imabari City official pages had no page where December shows could be confirmed. Only venues that could be confirmed are listed.
Sources
16 pages we checked
- tour page of the official B’z site
- official concert list
- Koransha page for “The Nutcracker”
- ticket page of the official &TEAM site
- official access page
- hall’s event page
- Event page
- Event page
- Event page
- Event page
- Event page
- Official access page
- December events at Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall
- Matsuyama Civic Hall
- Akagane Museum events
- Japanese version of this page (日本語版)
Checked with official pages on November 1, 2026 (Japan time).
