Summer Sonic 2024

Summer Sonic is back again for 2024!

Set in an amazing location overlooking Tokyo Bay, Summer Sonic’s huge arena is host to a wide range of acts spanning every genre. The festival is held simultaneously in Chiba and Osaka, with acts switching days — so you won’t miss out, whichever you choose. A day before the headbanging begins, Sonicmania, an unofficial third day of Tokyo’s Summer Sonic, will also be held.

If you’d rather get your music fix in the cool(ish) mountain air, you might prefer Fuji Rock in August.

Summer Sonic 2024 lineup

• On Saturday, August 17, Måneskin will headline and amazing acts such as OneRepublic, Major Lazer, Akmu, Jon Batiste, Glay, and Bleachers will also perform.
• On Sunday, August 18, Bring Me The Horizon will headline and amazing acts such as Greta Van Fleet, BabyMonster, Aurora, Hoobastank, and Tyla will be on the bill.

Getting tickets to Summer Sonic 2024

For 2024, advanced two-day tickets go on sale from Mar. 20 at noon General sale begins on May 25 at 10 a.m.

Tickets cost the same no matter when you buy them. For Tokyo, it costs ¥19,000 for one day or ¥36,000 for both days. Pricier Platinum Tickets, which include access to exclusive viewing areas, lounges, and cloakrooms, cost ¥33,000 for one day.

Osaka tickets are slightly cheaper than Tokyo: ¥16,500 for one day, ¥32,000 for two days, and ¥28,000 for a one-day Platinum Ticket.

Summer Sonic morning ticket for first entry

If you are keen to be front and center to your favorite act, then consider buying a ticket on top of your general admission to enter before the masses. The morning ticket ticket costs ¥3,000 extra for each day and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are limited, so you’ll first be entered into a lottery to see if you can grab one. The lottery opens in July.

Summer Sonic resale tickets

Reselling tickets is prohibited on unauthorized websites — e.g. Viagogo — and you may not be allowed in the venue if you have such a ticket.

FAQS: What to expect at Summer Sonic 2024

What time does it start and end?

Doors open at 9 a.m. and most acts will finish around 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For 2023, there was also an after-hours stage on the first day that went on to around 4 a.m.

How many stages are at Summer Sonic?

There are six stages at Summer Sonic. The main stage is the Marine Stage — where the headliners play.

How to get to Summer Sonic 2024

Summer Sonic is held both in Osaka at Expo ’70 Commemoration Park (Bampaku kinen kōen) and just outside of Tokyo at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba.

Train to Summer Sonic from Central Tokyo

For Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba, the closest station is Kaihin-Makuhari Station. It’s around 40 minutes on the JR Keiyō Line from Tokyo Station and costs ¥580 one way. Take either the local or express — there’s only a 6- or 7-minute difference.

From Kaihin-Makuhari Station, it’s a 7-minute walk to Zozo Marine Stadium.

Bus to Summer Sonic from Central Tokyo

Getting the bus to Summer Sonic isn’t worth it unless you’ve just landed at Haneda Airport. From there, you can take a Limousine Bus directly to Makuhari Bay Town. It takes about an hour and costs ¥1,300. The venue is then a 20-minute walk away.

How to get to Summer Sonic Osaka from Tokyo

If you want to head to Osaka instead, first read how to get from Tokyo to Osaka. Once there, head to Bampakukinenkoen Station on the Osaka Monorail — the closest station to Expo ’70 Commemoration Park. From Umeda Station, it takes around 30 minutes with a change at either Senrichuo Station or Minami-Ibaraki Station. The venue is around a 9-minute walk away. More information in our Summer Sonic Osaka event listing.

Accommodation at Summer Sonic

There is no camping at Summer Sonic. It is fairly close to Tokyo, so getting a hotel in the center and getting the train there and back is your best bet to saving some money. Alternatively, stay near the venue in Chiba. Hotel New Otani or Hotel Green Tower are good choices.