Participation
Attend Performances
Tickets for YPAM Showcase and YPAM Fringe performances are available for purchase through YPAM’s ticketing site.
🔗YPAM Ticketing Site (Coming soon)
Some performances and partner programs use different ticketing outlets. Please refer to the listings for each performance for ticketing details.
Attend as a Professional
Professional registration gives access to YPAM’s professional program and is open to artists and professionals working in contemporary performing art, including those involved in production, arts administration, venue operations, criticism and research.
Please note that we may decline registration if the information provided does not indicate a professional connection to the performing arts. Thank you for your understanding.
1. Professional Registration
Registration is on an individual basis. Participants are expected to complete their own registration.
Professional registration gives you access to:
- YPAM Exchange, including networking through the online platform, and YPAM Direction
- Priority booking and special ticket rates for selected YPAM Showcase, YPAM Fringe and partner programs (rates vary by performance)
🔗Professional Registration Form
Registration Fees and Periods
- Early bird discount: JPY 8,800
From Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10:00 to Wednesday 4 November 2026, 9:59 - Standard rate: JPY 13,200
From Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10:00 to Sunday 14 February 2027, 17:00
The full program is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 10:00. For reference, please refer to YPAM2025.
Optional: Register as an Organization / Project Exhibitor
Create a page for your organization or showcase information about a project you are working on through the YPAM Exchange online platform. An organization or project must have at least one Professional Registration in order to create a listing.
Additional features and advertising opportunities will be available from 4 November 2026 at an additional cost.
🔗Organization / Project Listing Registration
- Listing fee: JPY 13,200
- Registration period: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10:00 – Friday 22 January 2027, 17:00
2. YPAM Fringe Performance Registration
Any performance taking place in Kanagawa Prefecture during the YPAM period can be registered as part of YPAM Fringe without selection. Each registered performance includes two YPAM professional registrations.
🔗Performance Registation Details
- Initial registration: Until Monday 31 August 2026
- Final registration: From Wednesday 16 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026
The initial registration is a required first step before you can proceed to the final registration.
3. YPAM Exchange Meeting Registration
Introduce your work or project, and organize a discussion around a theme of your choice. At least one Professional Registration is required to register a meeting.
- Registration fee: From JPY 16,500 (tax included), depending on the meeting format.
- Registration period: Tuesday September 1 – Friday October 16, 2026, until 17:00
*All dates and times are in Japanese Standard Time (UTC+9).