YOSHIKI is taking the field at Dodger Stadium on April 27 for Japanese Heritage Night presented by Daiso, performing his own arrangement of the U.S. national anthem before the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Miami Marlins. For a composer and pianist who has sold more than 50 million records and been named to the TIME100: Most Influential People of 2025, it’s the kind of high-profile moment that fits naturally into a career built on scale and spectacle.
YOSHIKI described his approach with characteristic ambition: “I am approaching this rendition as a cinematic fusion, blending a modern, cutting-edge aesthetic with a classical operatic foundation, all while maintaining the utmost respect for the anthem’s tradition.” That combination of reverence and reinvention is exactly what you’d expect from one of Japanese rock’s most celebrated figures.
The Dodger Stadium appearance sets up a bigger return. YOSHIKI headlines Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17 as part of his “Classical 2026” concert series, with the two nights titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night” respectively. Each performance features a different setlist, making both nights distinct experiences. The shows mark his return to the U.S. stage following his third cervical spine surgery in late 2024. Tickets are on sale now.