Joe Hisaishi live in Singapore

Experience Joe Hisaishi live on November 12th

Joe Hisaishi’s concert is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore. Hisaishi is a prominent Japanese composer, arranger and conductor best known for his long-standing collaborative work with Studio Ghibli, particularly with director Hayao Miyazaki. His musical style blends orchestral arrangements with elements of minimalism, jazz, and world music, often characterized by evocative melodies and a strong emphasis on atmosphere. He frequently utilizes piano and strings to create emotionally resonant scores. Beyond Ghibli films like *Spirited Away* and *Princess Mononoke*, Hisaishi has composed for numerous live-action films, television dramas, and video games, as well as producing solo albums.

The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay opened in October 2002 and is a performing arts centre located in Marina Bay, Singapore. Designed with a distinctive durian-like exterior due to its spiky domes, it was envisioned as a space dedicated to the arts accessible to all Singaporeans. The complex houses a Concert Hall seating approximately 1,600 people and a Theatre capable of accommodating around 1,900.