From August 27th (Thursday) to 30th (Sunday), YOSHIKI's "World's Most Luxurious Dinner Show," "EVENING / BREAKFAST with YOSHIKI 2026 in TOKYO JAPAN," celebrating its 100th Dinner Show, was held at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo and concluded with a thunderous finale, all seven performances completely sold out.
Twelve years have passed since the show began in 2014. The Breakfast Show on Friday the 28th marked the milestone 100th performance, and by the final show of the run, the total reached 105 performances.
Tickets for this run were priced at ¥98,000 (tax included) for the Breakfast Show and ¥110,000 (tax included) for the Dinner Show. A VIP Premium Package, covering all five daytime and evening performances plus the two additional shows, was priced at ¥300,000 (tax included), and a VVIP Diamond Package was priced at ¥1,000,000 (tax included). Demand was overwhelming, with all seven performances, including the two additional shows, selling out completely, reflecting the strong interest in this milestone 100th show.
To mark the occasion, YOSHIKI completely reimagined the stage design. A center stage appeared in the middle of the venue, a first in the history of his dinner shows. As YOSHIKI played the piano, the stage slowly rotated along with him, bringing the performance to the audience seated 360 degrees around it.
Then, as the drum set rose, the atmosphere completely shifted. YOSHIKI, who underwent his third cervical spine surgery in 2024 and returned to drumming after a long period of rehabilitation, performed a longer drum solo than usual at this show. Cheers erupted with each fierce hit, and the center stage was instantly charged with the energy of a rock concert."I never thought I'd be able to play the drums again. If you work hard, you can do it," YOSHIKI said, met with loud applause.
Over the course of the four days, a string of high-profile guests made appearances.
On opening day, Thursday the 27th, MIYAVI (formerly of THE LAST ROCKSTARS) appeared at the Dinner Show, sporting gold crutches.
At MIYAVI's request, "CRUCIFY MY LOVE" was performed, with MIYAVI singing over YOSHIKI's piano accompaniment. His voice resonated throughout the venue, which fell into total silence. The atmosphere then shifted completely with the next song, "DEAD-END DRIVE," a new track co-written by the two. YOSHIKI took over on drums while MIYAVI played guitar and sang, unleashing a fierce sound.Kiyoharu (Kuroyume) appeared at the Breakfast Show on Friday the 28th, marking the 100th installment of the show, performing "Kurenai" and "Rusty Nail" with YOSHIKI.Over the course of the four days, a string of high-profile guests made appearances.
On opening day, Thursday the 27th, MIYAVI (formerly of THE LAST ROCKSTARS) appeared at the Dinner Show, sporting gold crutches.
On Saturday the 29th, Yudai Takenaka (Novelbright) appeared at the Dinner Show, where he sang "Forever Love" accompanied by YOSHIKI on piano.
And now, the 105th and final performance.
The moment PATA (X JAPAN) appeared during the performance of "Rusty Nail," the venue erupted in thunderous applause. PATA walked right up to YOSHIKI at the piano, and the two jammed together at close range. Harumi and Yui joined in as well, sending the energy in the room soaring.
Finally, YOSHIKI moved instantly from the piano to the drums, trading intense hits with PATA's guitar to close out "Rusty Nail." The venue's energy reached its peak.
After the performance, YOSHIKI looked at PATA with tears welling up in his eyes."
Just looking at PATA's face brings tears to my eyes," he said.
He further expressed his feelings for his longtime bandmate, adding, "He's a friend I've fought alongside for so long, so I hope he stays healthy."
The seven performances featured singers including Beverly, Ai Ichihara, and Harumi. The setlist and lineup varied from day to day, spanning songs like "Kurenai," "Forever Love," "Scarlet Love Song," "Hero," "Red Swan," "Tears," "ART OF LIFE," "ENDLESS RAIN," and even the new song "La Senna."
It wasn't just classical and rock. Ballet took the stage as well, with YOSHIKI's piano and ballet intertwining in a unique performance of "Swan Lake." Fashion shows were also woven into "Bach – Prelude" and "Rosa," featuring brands such as "YOSHIKIMONO" and the Parisian fashion house "MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS," creating a stage where music and fashion came together seamlessly.
The venue also displayed photographs and visuals from past dinner shows, along with artworks such as "MUSIC BLOOM" and "BRAIN ROSE," and a piano and sheet music for "ENDLESS RAIN." A new addition this year was a project measuring YOSHIKI's brainwaves, extending the experience beyond music, art, and fashion. His original rose, "KURENAI," selected from tens of thousands of varieties over roughly two years, adorned the venue and was presented to VIP and VVIP attendees. The show also included its customary charity auction, rounding out four days of entertainment spanning stages, exhibitions, fashion, art, dinner, and fan interaction.
Even after leaving the stage each night, YOSHIKI kept going. Six live-streamed programs on "YOSHIKI CHANNEL" over the four days drew a combined 430,000 viewers, with YOSHIKI appearing after each dinner show despite the demanding schedule.
On Friday the 28th, "Forever Love (Live)" by YOSHIKI & Josh Groban released worldwide — a live recording of Groban singing "Forever Love" in English and Japanese at "YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026" at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles this past July. At the moment of release, Groban joined "YOSHIKI CHANNEL" online from the US to share the moment with YOSHIKI.
On the night of the 100th show, YOSHIKI reflected: "So a new 101st episode begins tonight. It's quite moving; life is strange, isn't it?" To the fans, he added, "I really want to cherish this time we spend together, breathing the same air in the same space, and make it a wonderful memory."
During the final performance of the four-day, seven-show run, he choked up repeatedly: "Thanks to everyone, I was able to complete my personal challenge of 100 performances, including 7 consecutive shows." He then called out to the crowd, "I'll do my best, so you all do your best too.
"It took 12 years to surpass 100 performances; with this run, the total now stands at 105. Piano, drums, rock, classical, ballet, fashion, art, and the time shared with the fans who gather for it all. Even past the 100 mark, YOSHIKI's challenge continues.
<Dinner Show Final Performance Setlist>
“EVENING / BREAKFAST with YOSHIKI 2026 in TOKYO JAPAN”
100th DINNER SHOW CELEBRATION
August 30, Dinner Show
1. Amethyst
2. Say Anything (Beverly)
3. Kurenai
4. Miracle (Ai Ichihara)
5. Forever Love (Harumi) (ballet dancer)
6. Bach – Prelude <Fashion Show>
7. Rosa (Beverly) <Fashion Show>
8. Hero (Harumi)
9. Scarlet Love Song (Harumi)
10. Bach – Air on the G String
11. DRUM SOLO
12. Longing (Beverly)
13. Swan Lake(ballet dancer)
14. La Senna (Ai Ichihara)
15. Rusty Nail (PATA・Harumi・Yui)
16. Red Swan (Beverly)
17. Tears
18. ART OF LIFE
19. ENDLESS RAIN
YOSHIKI Official Site: https://www.yoshiki.net/
YOSHIKI YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/yoshikiofficial
YOSHIKI Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshikiofficial/
