Joe Hisaishi — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 6 Joe Hisaishi setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States.
Joe Hisaishi live: key facts
Gigvault documents 6 Joe Hisaishi concerts in 2026 in 5 cities across 3 countries.
- Most played city: New York (2 shows)
- Most played venue: Isaac Stern Auditorium, New York (2 shows)
- Typical set length: 3 songs (median of the last 6 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-07-22 — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
- Next announced show: 2026-10-02 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
Joe Hisaishi setlist — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (2026-07-22)
24 songs, in the order played:
- Water Traveller
- THE GENERAL
- Le Petit Poucet
- Sonatine
- Raging Men
- HANA-BI
- Kids Return
- The Legend of the Wind
- The Distant Days
- The Bird Man
- Doves and the Boy
- Carrying You
- Hey Let's Go
- A Town with an Ocean View
- Bygone Days
- Madness
- The Demon God
- One Summer's Day
- Merry-Go-Round of Life
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
- A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
- Despair
- Ask Me Why
- My Neighbor Totoro
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Earlier Joe Hisaishi setlists
Joe Hisaishi setlist — Isaac Stern Auditorium, New York, United States (2026-07-11)
2 songs, in the order played:
- PHILIP GLASS Symphony No. 1, "Low"
- Concerto for Orchestra
Joe Hisaishi setlist — Arènes de Nîmes, Nîmes, France (2026-06-28)
29 songs, in the order played:
- Water Traveller
- THE GENERAL
- Le Petit Poucet
- Sonatine
- Raging Men
- HANA-BI
- Kids Return
- The Legend of the Wind
- The Distant Days
- The Bird Man
- Doves and the Boy
- The Girl Who Fell From the Sky
- The Path of the Wind
- Hey Let's Go
- A Town with an Ocean View
- Bygone Days
- Madness
- The Demon God
- Mononoke Hime
- One Summer's Day/The Name of Life
- The Sixth Station
- Merry-Go-Round of Life
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
- A Journey (A Kingdom of Dreams)
- Overture
- Light
- Despair
- Ask Me Why
- Tonari no Totoro
Joe Hisaishi setlist — Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Canada (2026-05-28)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Three movements
- Viola Saga for Orchestra
- Concerto for Orchestra
Joe Hisaishi setlist — John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, United States (2026-05-14)
2 songs, in the order played:
- Concerto for Orchestra
- The Boy and the Heron – Symphonic Suite
- 2026-07-10 — Isaac Stern Auditorium, New York, United States
PHILIP GLASS Symphony No. 1, "Low" · Concerto for Orchestra
122 Joe Hisaishi setlists are known in total; the most recent 6 are shown here.
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Songs Joe Hisaishi plays most often live
Across the last 6 Joe Hisaishi concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Concerto for Orchestra | 4 of 6 | 67% |
| A Town with an Ocean View | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Ask Me Why | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Bygone Days | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Despair | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Doves and the Boy | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| HANA-BI | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Hey Let's Go | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Kids Return | 2 of 6 | 33% |
| Le Petit Poucet | 2 of 6 | 33% |
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Artists related to Joe Hisaishi
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Upcoming Joe Hisaishi shows on Gigvault
2 announced dates for Joe Hisaishi, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.
- 2026-10-02 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
- 2026-10-04 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
Cities where Joe Hisaishi played
- Concerts in Amsterdam — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Los Angeles
- Concerts in New York — 2 shows
- Concerts in Toronto
- Concerts in Washington
Venues where Joe Hisaishi played
- Joe Hisaishi at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Joe Hisaishi at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
Upcoming Joe Hisaishi tour dates
6 announced dates for Joe Hisaishi, with venue and city.
- 2026-10-02 — Ziggo Dome Club, Amsterdam
- 2026-10-04 — Ziggo Dome Club, Amsterdam
- 2026-10-16 — Boettcher Hall, Denver
- 2026-10-17 — Boettcher Hall, Denver
- 2027-04-30 — Symphony Center-IL, Chicago
- 2027-05-01 — Symphony Center-IL, Chicago
Who has opened for Joe Hisaishi?
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Joe Hisaishi played?
Joe Hisaishi shows on Gigvault are documented in 6 cities — Amsterdam, New York, Los Angeles, Nîmes and Toronto. Venues include Isaac Stern Auditorium in New York, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Arènes de Nîmes in Nîmes and Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
When did Joe Hisaishi last play?
The most recent Joe Hisaishi show on record is 2026-07-22 at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States.
How many Joe Hisaishi concerts are on Gigvault?
2 Joe Hisaishi concerts are documented, from 2026 across 6 cities.
Who has Joe Hisaishi shared a stage with?
On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Joe Hisaishi has appeared alongside Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
When is Joe Hisaishi playing live next?
The next announced Joe Hisaishi date is 2026-10-02 at Ziggo Dome Club, Amsterdam. 6 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.
Where can I find Joe Hisaishi setlists?
6 setlists by Joe Hisaishi are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How do I track my Joe Hisaishi concerts?
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How many songs does Joe Hisaishi play live?
Joe Hisaishi typically plays 3 songs — most concerts land between 2 and 24 across the last 6 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Joe Hisaishi open with?
Joe Hisaishi varies the opener — 4 different opening songs across the last 6 concerts, most often "PHILIP GLASS Symphony No. 1, "Low"" (2 times).
What song does Joe Hisaishi close with?
Joe Hisaishi closed 3 of the last 6 concerts with "Concerto for Orchestra".
Which songs does Joe Hisaishi always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 6 Joe Hisaishi concerts. The closest is "Concerto for Orchestra" at 4 of 6.
What rare songs has Joe Hisaishi played recently?
16 songs appeared only once across the last 6 concerts, among them A Journey (A Dream of Flight), A Journey (A Kingdom of Dreams), Carrying You, Light, Mononoke Hime, My Neighbor Totoro, One Summer's Day, One Summer's Day/The Name of Life.