Asakusa Engei Hall: Variety Show Lineup on November 1

The program for Asakusa Engei Hall on Sunday, November 1, 2026 has been announced. Centered on rakugo, the lineup offers a wide variety of acts, including manzai comedy, paper cutting, acrobatics, ukiyo-bushi and iki-kyoku.

Daytime Program (11:40–16:30)

• Rakugo performers including Shunputei Ichinosuke, Yanagiya Sankyo, Hayashiya Shozo, Kokontei Komaji and Yanagiya Wasabi will appear (some performers alternate)
• Also appearing: manzai duos Honky Tonk and Rocket Dan, paper cutting artist Hayashiya Hachiraku, and acrobats Kagami Senshiro and Sensei
• The headliner is Shunputei Sancho, and ukiyo-bushi performer Tachibanaya Kitsunosuke will also appear

Evening Program (16:40–20:50)

• Appearing: Kokontei Shinsuke, Gokaido Kumosuke, Sumidagawa Bashaku, Sanyutei Hakucho, Yanagiya Koen and others
• Also appearing: acrobatic troupe Okinaya Shachu, paper cutting artist Hayashiya Rakuichi, and manzai duo Oshidori
• The headliner is Tokugetsuan Shirosake, and iki-kyoku performer Yanagiya Koshiku will also appear

Admission is 3,500 yen for adults, 2,500 yen for students and 1,500 yen for children. Only same-day tickets are sold. Tell the ticket counter how many tickets you want to buy. Performers are subject to change.