# Joe Hisaishi World Dream Tour

> Joe Hisaishi conducts the Orchestre de Paris at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 12 and 13 November 2026 at 7:30pm; both nights are sold out.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Thu, 12 Nov – Fri, 13 Nov 2026 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-11-12T19:30:00+08:00
- **End:** 2026-11-13T19:30:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/esplanade-theatres-on-the-bay.md), 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
- **Area:** Marina Bay
- **Price:** S$88 – S$558
- **Tickets:** https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour
- **Ticket availability:** Sold out (as of 2026-11-08)
- **Age:** 6+
- **Also known as:** 久石让, Joe Hisaishi Singapore 2026
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Organiser:** Willow Arts
- **Line-up:** Joe Hisaishi, Orchestre de Paris
- **Categories:** Classical & Orchestral, Concerts
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour-2026.ics

## About

Joe Hisaishi's World Dream Tour brings him and the Orchestre de Paris to the Esplanade Concert Hall on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026 at 7:30pm, presented by Willow Arts, and the page marks the concerts as sold out. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour))

## Programme and line-up

The programme has Debussy's Petite Suite, Hisaishi's Symphonic Suite 'Princess Mononoke' (with a soprano solo) and, after the interval, Hisaishi's Concerto for Orchestra, a Southeast Asian premiere. The page says this is the Orchestre de Paris's first-ever tour to Singapore. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour))

## Tickets and how to buy

Tickets were Cat 1 S$558, Cat 2 S$458, Cat 3 S$348, Cat 4 S$268, Cat 5 S$188, Cat 6 S$128 and Cat 7 S$88, and the page marks the concerts as sold out. The page does not state concession prices, a booking fee or sale dates. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour))

## What to expect on the day

The concert runs 2 hours including one 20-minute intermission. Admission is for ages 6 and above, and every person, including infants and children, needs a ticket unless stated otherwise. Photography and video recording are generally not allowed during indoor performances unless the promoters or artists state otherwise, and food and drink are generally not permitted in the venue. Assistive listening and other access needs are listed on the Esplanade page. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour))

## Good to know

- **Age policy:** Ages 6 and above; every person needs a ticket unless stated otherwise.
- **Photography:** Generally not allowed during indoor performances unless stated otherwise.
- **Running time:** 2 hours including one 20-minute intermission.

## Ticket prices

| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Cat 1 | S$558 |
| Cat 2 | S$458 |
| Cat 3 | S$348 |
| Cat 4 | S$268 |
| Cat 5 | S$188 |
| Cat 6 | S$128 |
| Cat 7 | S$88 |

## Sessions

- 2026-11-12T19:30:00+08:00 (Thursday 12 November)
- 2026-11-13T19:30:00+08:00 (Friday 13 November)

## Getting there

- MRT: Esplanade (CC3), ~5 min walk 
- MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13), ~10 min walk 
Two MRT stations serve Esplanade: Esplanade (Circle Line) and City Hall (North–South and East–West lines), each connected by underground and above-ground routes. Bus stops are The Esplanade (02061) outside Esplanade Mall on Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Bridge (02111) and Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D (02029) along Esplanade Drive. The taxi stand is at C24 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, and there is a pick-up point at the carpark's mezzanine level ([Esplanade, Getting Here & Around, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/visit/visitor-guide/getting-here-and-around))

## FAQ

**Is the Joe Hisaishi concert sold out?**
Yes, the Esplanade page marks it as sold out. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour))

**What is the Southeast Asian premiere in the programme?**
Hisaishi's Concerto for Orchestra, played after the intermission. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour))

## Sources

- [Joe Hisaishi World Dream Tour](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/joe-hisaishi-world-dream-tour) — Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T09:49:09+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T09:49:09+08:00