Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind 12 Studio Ghibli film scores, conducts the SF Symphony in three concerts at Davies Symphony Hall, Thursday to Saturday, October 22, 23 and 24, at 7:30pm. The program is the West Coast premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra, an SF Symphony commission, alongside David Lang’s mountain and Steve Reich’s Music for Ensemble and Orchestra. The concerts are presented without film, so don’t expect a Ghibli movie night.

Correction, 8 October 2026: this listing described the concerts as a Studio Ghibli music night for families who love Totoro and Spirited Away. The SF Symphony’s page lists his Concerto for Orchestra plus works to be announced, presented without film, and it did not announce a Ghibli program.

Questions People Ask About Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

When is Joe Hisaishi conducting the San Francisco Symphony?

Three concerts at Davies Symphony Hall: Thursday October 22, Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24, 2026, each at 7:30pm.

What is on the program for Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi?

The SF Symphony lists Joe Hisaishi’s Concerto for Orchestra (an SF Symphony commission, in its West Coast premiere), David Lang’s mountain and Steve Reich’s Music for Ensemble and Orchestra.

Is Studio Ghibli music played with the films on screen?

No. The SF Symphony says the concert is presented without film, and its page does not list a Studio Ghibli program.

How much are tickets for Joe Hisaishi at the SF Symphony?

Seats ran from $89 to $415 when we checked on October 19, 2026. Tickets are sold on the SF Symphony’s own page, linked below.

How do I get to Davies Symphony Hall?

Van Ness Muni Metro station (J, K, L, M and N lines) is about a 4-minute walk, the F Market streetcar stops about 5 minutes away, and Civic Center / UN Plaza BART is about 10 minutes on foot.

Sources: San Francisco Symphony: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi (dates, times, venue and program), checked 20 October 2026.

Getting There

• MVan Ness Station OutboundMuni Metro J K L M N · 0.2 mi, about 4 min walk
• MMarket St & Van Ness AveF Market & Wharves streetcar · 0.2 mi, about 5 min walk
• BCivic Center / UN Plaza BART0.4 mi, about 10 min walk

Transit directions, including buses

Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.

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Getting there by Muni

Lines within a 5-minute walk: F J K L M N 5 5R 6 7 9 9R +3 more

Nearest BART: Civic Center / UN Plaza, about 8 min walk.

Straight-line distance from the venue; check SFMTA for times and service changes. From our Events by Muni data, October 12, 2026.

Source: San Francisco Symphony ↗ · Checked against the official source on October 19, 2026. Found something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

Dates, times, prices and venue checked against the official source on 19 Oct 2026.

Cite this page: Project SF, “Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi”, projectsf.com/events/hisaishi-conducts-hisaishi/ (updated 2026-10-20).