Stray Kids make their Best Hits Kayosai debut on November 11: broadcast and audience application details
The 28-act lineup includes Stray Kids. The first audience lottery closes November 1; successful applicants pay ¥440 per ticket in electronic ticketing and system fees.
Stray Kids will make their first appearance on Best Hits Kayosai 2026. Yomiuri TV has announced a 28-act lineup for an approximately three-hour live broadcast from Osaka-jo Hall beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, November 11. The lineup was announced on October 28, which should be distinguished from the performance date.
For readers in Taiwan, 7pm in Japan corresponds to 6pm in Taipei. This is a time-zone conversion, not confirmation of licensed simultaneous coverage in Taiwan. Anyone considering the Osaka audience lottery should separately check selection, electronic ticket collection, arrival requirements and how each artist will appear; inclusion in the broadcast lineup does not guarantee an in-person performance at the hall.
A broad lineup, with a debut specific to this programme
The official artist page lists Stray Kids, INI, JO1, &TEAM, NiziU, HANA, BE:FIRST, M!LK and Mrs. GREEN APPLE among the performers. Seiji Miyane and Eiji Wentz are the hosts. Stray Kids’ debut refers to their first appearance on this particular programme and should not be broadened into their first appearance on Japanese television.
Part of the appeal of a music special is the combination of groups and individual performers across generations. The lineup alone, however, does not disclose every song, running order or individual appearance time. Check subsequent programme information before planning viewing reminders or travel. The audience rules explicitly say some artists will not appear at Osaka-jo Hall, so a place in the audience cannot promise an in-person set by a particular act.
First lottery closes November 1; ticket-related fees are ¥440
The first audience application period runs from 5pm on October 28 to 11:59pm on November 1, Japan time. The organizer lists approximately 8,000 audience places. Each person may apply once for up to two tickets. Successful applicants must pay a combined ¥440 per ticket, including tax, for electronic ticketing and system fees. An application is neither guaranteed admission nor an assurance of entirely free entry.
Black and gold Best Hits Kayosai 2026 visual showing a November 11 broadcast from 7pm Japan time
Applications require a smartphone, with collection through the Lawson Ticket electronic-ticket app. A computer or tablet is not a substitute. Application details cannot be changed or cancelled after submission. Readers outside Japan should confirm phone, account and collection eligibility themselves before committing to inflexible travel bookings; this article does not guarantee that an overseas phone number can complete the process.
Doors, arrival deadline and admission rules are different things
Doors are scheduled to open at 5:30pm, with the performance starting at 7pm, Japan time. Because of the live production, the organizer asks audience members to arrive by 6:30pm; late arrivals may be refused entry. Official directions place the venue about five minutes on foot from Osakajokoen or Osaka Business Park station, and no parking is provided. Public transport offers a practical basis for planning around the reporting deadline.
Bring identification: failure to complete identity checks may prevent entry. Preschool children are not admitted, and resale and seat exchanges are prohibited. Artist merchandise such as fans may not be brought in for display, and audience members may appear on the broadcast. Consider these conditions before applying through the official page, rather than treating the television start time as a last-minute arrival target.
Questions and answers
When does Stray Kids’ programme air?
November 11 from 7pm in Japan, approximately three hours. That is 6pm in Taipei; Taiwan broadcast rights and viewing options require separate confirmation.
When does the lottery close, and how many tickets can I request?
The first round closes at 11:59pm Japan time on November 1. One application per person, up to two tickets; selected applicants pay ¥440 per ticket in tax-inclusive ticket-related fees.
Does selection guarantee seeing every artist in Osaka?
No. The organizer says some artists will not perform at Osaka-jo Hall. Songs, running order and appearance format should be checked in later announcements.
