Seasons in Traditional Japanese Music

In brief

Date - 8 August 2026

Venue - St Cecilia's Hall

Featured performer - Tanaka Denjiro VII

Festival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

About the event

Experience the raw energy and beauty of Japan's most prestigious musical traditions. Tanaka Denjiro VII and musicians from the Kabuki Theatre bridge the gap between ancient heritage and modern intensity. This isn't just a concert; it's an immersive journey through The Beauty of Sound.

Witness the incredible technical precision of musicians, blending vibrant, driving rhythms with the delicate, layered textures of traditional performing arts. This world-class showcase brings the breath-taking power and elegance of Japanese culture to the Fringe. Unmissable, authentic and profoundly moving.

The event is presented in partnership with the Japan Foundation and is generously supported by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and the Japanese Consulate in Edinburgh.

How to attend

This event is part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It is free to attend, and tickets are available through the Fringe website.

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We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies.

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Asian Studies