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 8 Joe Hisaishi concerts in 2026 in 6 cities across 4 countries.
- Typical set length: 3 songs (median of the last 6 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-10-04 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
Joe Hisaishi — artist information
A hush descends, then the first notes unfurl like silk banners, weaving through the ancient Nîmes arena with breathtaking precision. Hisaishi's orchestral tapestry swells, a live current of emotion that feels both grand and exquisitely intimate. Each movement crescendos, painting vibrant sonic landscapes that resonate deep within the audience. The collective breath held, then released, as melodies soar, translating visual wonder into pure, visceral sound. It's an immersive pilgrimage, where every instrument breathes life into unforgettable narratives.
Genres: soundtrack, japanese, instrumental, classical.
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
Full setlist page for this show
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
These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as Joe Hisaishi on the shows tracked here.
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
- Joe Hisaishi at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
Upcoming Joe Hisaishi tour dates
2 announced dates for Joe Hisaishi, with venue and city.
- 2027-04-30 — Symphony Center-IL, Chicago
- 2027-05-01 — Symphony Center-IL, Chicago
Past Joe Hisaishi shows
4 past shows by Joe Hisaishi, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.
- 2026-10-17 — Boettcher Hall, Denver
- 2026-10-16 — Boettcher Hall, Denver
- 2026-10-04 — Ziggo Dome Club, Amsterdam
- 2026-10-02 — Ziggo Dome Club, Amsterdam
Who has opened for Joe Hisaishi?
These acts have played as support on Joe Hisaishi shows tracked on Gigvault.
- Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Joe Hisaishi played?
Joe Hisaishi shows on Gigvault are documented in 6 cities, including 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 2026-10-04 at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
How many Joe Hisaishi concerts are on Gigvault?
8 Joe Hisaishi concerts are documented, from 2026 across 6 cities.
When is Joe Hisaishi playing live next?
The next announced Joe Hisaishi date is 2027-04-30 at Symphony Center-IL, Chicago. 2 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 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.