Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. announced that it will open a concert hall with a capacity of 2,000 people in spring 2026.
It also revealed that the operating company, Bandai Namco Base, will be established on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Bandai Namco to Open a Concert Hall
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. announced that it will open a 2,000-capacity concert hall in Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
With "Fun for All into the Future" as its purpose, the Bandai Namco Group aims to create a future where people and the world connect through entertainment.
Regarding the opening of the concert hall, they commented as follows:
We hope to provide a place to connect with people, society, and the world through a wide variety of music and live events.
Furthermore, we plan to take on various challenges as a place for creating new IP for the group and for nurturing artists.
(Translated from Japanese)
It seems they envision the concert hall being widely open to both those inside and outside the Bandai Namco Group to be utilized for concerts, live performances, stage plays, events, and more.
In addition, prior to the opening of the concert hall in spring 2026, they announced Bandai Namco Base Inc. as the operating company for the hall.
It is scheduled to be established on Monday, April 1, 2024, as a 100% subsidiary of Bandai Namco Music Live Inc., which handles the music and live performance business.
Bandai Namco is known for its focus on live entertainment, led by the THE IDOLM@STER series.
Expectations are high for the construction of a next-generation concert hall capable of diverse expressions that bring the world of IP to life.
| New Concert Hall Overview | |
|---|---|
| Planned Construction Site | (Lot Number) 31-1 and others, Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Residential address undecided) (10-minute walk from Shibuya Station) |
| Site Area | 3,419.47 square meters |
| Building Area | 2,733.59 square meters |
| Total Floor Area | 8,231.58 square meters |
| Structure and Scale | Reinforced concrete, partly steel-framed and steel-framed reinforced concrete; 4 floors above ground / 1 floor below ground |
| Main Use | Theater (performance venue) |
| Capacity | Approximately 2,000 people |
| Scheduled Construction Start Date | Friday, March 15, 2024 |
| Opening Period | Scheduled for spring 2026 |
| Design and Supervision | Sato Kogyo Co., Ltd. First-Class Architect Office / toh Architects co., ltd. First-Class Architect Office |
