Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Venue
James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia
Australia, Canberra
Tickets
Event Ended
Date & Time
Sat, 25 Jul
6:30pm
About this event
The programme runs through Joe Hisaishi's Studio Ghibli catalogue, from the Totoro main theme and Kiki's Delivery Service to Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, played by the Phoenix Collective String Quartet across a 65-minute set.
Worth knowing: this is a tribute concert, not affiliated with Hisaishi, and he isn't performing. Seating is assigned first come, first served within each zone.
Set Times
Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Joe Hisaishi start?
Joe Hisaishi is scheduled to perform at 6:30pm on Saturday, 25 July 2026 at James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.
Where is James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia located?
James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia is located at Parkes Pl E, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia, ACT.
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