2026 Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival

About this event

The "2026 Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival" will be held from Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. Marking its 60th edition this year under the theme "A NEW ORIGIN: Sound of Origin, Sound of the New," performances will be presented by diverse units including the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Force bands, JGSDF Taiko, the National Defense Academy Honor Guard, and the U.S. Marine Corps Band. A total of 6 performances will take place, with each scheduled for approximately 2 hours. Viewing requires advance application, with the first application round accepted until September 11 and the second round from September 30 to October 14. If applications exceed capacity, priority may be given to youth (32 years old and younger). Featuring the JGSDF Central Band, JMSDF Tokyo Band, JASDF Central Band, and others, the event will captivate the audience with powerful musical performances and splendid displays.

Venue

Nippon Budokan

2-3 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8321