GLIM SPANKY (from right) Remi Matsuo and Hiroki Kamemoto, performing on November 1st
Ohara Sakurako, performing on November 2nd
Since Studio Ghibli Park opened in November 2022, the annual "Outdoor Screening & Concert" has become a beloved tradition. This year marks the fourth edition, taking place on Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd.
This year's event features a special collaboration with music producer Satoshi Takebe, who is producing the Studio Ghibli tribute album "Singing Ghibli Volume 2" (released Wednesday, November 19th). Takebe will serve as the concert director for both evenings.
November 1st will feature the male-female rock duo GLIM SPANKY, who are contributing to the tribute album. November 2nd will showcase singer Ohara Sakurako, also a contributor to the project. Both artists will be making their debut appearances at this event.
The film screenings include November 1st featuring "From Up on Poppy Hill" (directed by Goro Miyazaki) and November 2nd presenting "Kiki's Delivery Service" (directed by Hayao Miyazaki). Both films will be making their debut at this event as well.
Admission is free with advance registration required (September 26th (Friday) 10:00 AM - October 1st (Wednesday) 11:59 PM). You can apply even without a Ghibli Park ticket.
For detailed information, please visit the website (https://ghibli-park.jp/info/info20250909.html).
Schedule
November 1st (Saturday)
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM GLIM SPANKY Concert
5:30 PM - 7:05 PM "From Up on Poppy Hill" Screening
November 2nd (Sunday)
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Ohara Sakurako Concert
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM "Kiki's Delivery Service" Screening
Gates open at 4:00 PM both days.
The event will proceed rain or shine. For the latest updates, please check the Ghibli Park website.
Venue
Great Lawn Stage at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park
(1533-1 Ibaragabasama Otsu, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture)
Food trucks will be available near the venue both days.
Advance Registration (Lottery System)
Registration will be accepted from September 26th (Friday) 10:00 AM to October 1st (Wednesday) 11:59 PM through Boo-Woo Ticket (https://l-tike.com/bw-ticket/ghibli/concert2025/). You may register up to 4 people per application.
Lottery results will be announced from October 7th (Tuesday) 3:00 PM.
Winners will be charged a Boo-Woo Ticket system fee of 110 yen per person.
Children under 4 years old do not require registration.
About "Autumn Dondoko Festival"
Studio Ghibli Park is hosting the "Autumn Dondoko Festival" from late October through November this year, featuring various events to express gratitude for the park's journey since its November 2022 opening. The "Outdoor Screening & Concert" serves as the main event.
This marks the second "Autumn Dondoko Festival" following last year's inaugural edition. This year introduces many new event concepts for the first time. Most events require advance registration, but you can apply even without a Ghibli Park ticket (with some exceptions). For details, please visit the website (https://ghibli-park.jp/info/info202509sp.html).
The festival schedule includes:
October 31st (Friday): ZIP-FM GHIBLI DAY with Ghibli Park
October 31st (Friday): Valley of Witches & Mononoke Village Twilight Hours ★New
November 1st (Saturday), 2nd (Sunday): Outdoor Screening & Concert
November 8th (Saturday): Nagakute "Keigo Matsuri" Rifle Corps Visit
November 8th (Saturday), 9th (Sunday): Learn from Animation Art Directors: "How to Draw Background Art"
November 15th (Saturday), 16th (Sunday): Create Your Original Treasure Box with Tiles ★New
November 22nd (Saturday), 23rd (Sunday/Holiday): Violin Making Experience & Original Keychain Creation ★New
November 22nd (Saturday), 23rd (Sunday/Holiday): Christmas Wreath Making ★New
November 25th (Tuesday): Children-Only Movie Screening ★New
About Studio Ghibli Park
Studio Ghibli Park is a park facility that brings the worlds of Studio Ghibli films to life. The park consists of five areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches.
Location: 1533-1 Ibaragabasama Otsu, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, within Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park
Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Weekends/Holidays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following weekday if Tuesday falls on a holiday) and other designated days
Tickets:
Reservation-based system, tickets go on sale at 2:00 PM on the 10th, two months before your visit date.
November admission tickets went on sale Wednesday, September 10th at 2:00 PM. October admission tickets are currently available (as of Monday, September 8th).
Available at Boo-Woo Ticket (https://l-tike.com/bw-ticket/ghibli/ghibli-park/) and other locations, Lawson and MiniStop store Loppi terminals, and Lawson Ticket WEB.
Website: https://ghibli-park.jp/
X (Twitter): @ghibliparkjp: https://twitter.com/ghibliparkjp
