summer sonic Archives | Tokyo Cheapo

You're spoiled for choice if you're looking for international concerts in Japan this year. With household names like Linkin Park and Cyndi Lauper and lesser-known artists like Fontaines D.C. and Hinds, there's something for everyone right into winter time. On top of that, there are a bunch of awesome music festivals to head to. Check out some of our top picks below. February A few highlights include: Maroon 5 February 6 – 9 – Tokyo Dome (Tokyo) After three sold-out performances in December 2022, Maroon 5 is returning to do it again in February. This time, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album V, we’re anticipating a repeat of their last trip when the whole tour sold out in hours. Tickets Only limited VIP SS seats are now available. DJ Shadow February 7 and 10 Spotify O-East (Tokyo) and Umeda Club Quattro (Osaka) American DJ and producer DJ Shadow will be doing the rounds in Japan in support of his latest album this February. The new release, “Action Adventure,” comes 35 years into the artist’s career via hip-hop legend Nas’ record label Mass Appeal in 2024. The upcoming tour will be DJ Shadow’s first large-scale tour in over seven years, and you can expect to hear tracks off the latest album as well as fan favorites like “Six Days” and “Organ Donor.” Tickets Tickets for both the Tokyo and Osaka shows are plus one drink and are available through the usual outlets of Ticket Pia, ePlus, Lawson Ticket, and Rakuten. Head to Live Nation Japan for more information. The Fall of Troy February 7 Shibuya Cyclone (Tokyo) Early 2000s emo and math-rock kids will feel old to know that The Fall of Troy’s seminal album “Doppelganger” is 20 years old this year. The Washington-based trio will be heading to Shibuya venue Cyclone for a one-off show in the country in celebration of the 20th anniversary with support from local artists Cyclamen. Stretch out your mosh muscles and prepare your vocal cords for favorites like “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.” and “Laces Out, Dan!” Tickets Independent promoters Realising Media are taking ticket registration and payment through this Google Form. Tickets are , including one drink. Linkin Park February 11 and 12 – Saitama Super Arena (Saitama) Whether you’re feeling “Numb” or “Faint” about Emily Armstrong taking the mic for Linkin Park, “In the End,” they’re hitting Japan this February. Playing Saitama Super Arena for two nights on February 11 and 12, the band will be making their Japan debut with the new vocalist in support of their eighth studio album, “From Zero.” Tickets for the Tuesday night show are already sold out, and tickets for the second night are selling fast. Tickets Tickets for these shows range from standard to VIP seated and standing allocations. At the time of writing, general seated and standing and some VIP seated and standing tickets were still available for the Wednesday night show. Head to the HIP Japan special tour page to be directed to the relevant ticket outlets. Sigur Rós February 15 – 19 – Tokyo Garden Theater (Tokyo) and Kobe International House (Kobe) For the first time, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós will be bringing their orchestral show to Japan this February. Performing with a local orchestra for all dates, the band will play two shows in Tokyo at Tokyo Garden Theater and one show at Kobe International House. The band announced via their website that they’d be performing tracks from their latest album, “ÁTTA,” as well as selected tracks from their extensive catalog. Tickets At the time of writing, tickets for the first show in Tokyo on February 11 were sold out, but tickets for the 12th in Tokyo and 19th in Kobe were still available. Tickets for both of the remaining shows are for back row A seats and for S seats closer to the stage. Head to the Creativeman website to be directed to the relevant ticket outlets. Hoobastank February 19 and 20 Toyosu Pit (Tokyo) and Gorilla Hall (Osaka) In what’s proving to be an incredibly big month for 2000s alt-rock fans, Tokyo and Osaka will see performances from California’s Hoobastank in February. Billed as a best-of set, the tour comes a couple of years after the 20th-anniversary release of their sophomore album “The Reason,” so fans can expect to hear the anthemic title track as well as other favorites like “Same Direction” and “Out of Control.” Tickets General release tickets for both shows are now available for via the Creativeman website. Both shows are standing venues. Glass Animals February 1 – KT Zepp Yokohama (Yokohama) Glass Animals continue their run of success with their latest tour, “Human Musical Group Sensations GLASS ANIMALS: TOUR OF EARTH.” The band rose to prominence during the pandemic with their record-breaking single “Heat Waves,” and the latest album, “I Love You So F***ing Much,” their fourth, is already garnering significant attention. The tour has attracted huge crowds across North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia, and their show in Yokohama is set to be their biggest in Japan so far. Tickets Three ticket categories are available for this show — seating, standing, and a VIP package that includes a standing ticket, merch, and priority entry. All tickets are available through the special tour page of the Live Nation website. FONTAINES D.C. February 21 and 23 Toyosu Pit (Tokyo), Gorilla Hall (Osaka) Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. are bringing their groundbreaking new album “Romance” to Tokyo and Osaka for two shows in February. The new album, which includes the singles “Starburster” and “Favourite” has been met with critical acclaim from outlets such as NME, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone UK and marks a period of evolution for the young artists. The Japan performances will take place at Osaka’s Gorilla Hall on Friday, February 21, and Tokyo’s Toyosu Pit on Sunday, February 23. Tickets Advance tickets for both shows are on sale for . Both venues are standing. Head to the usual outlets such as ePlus, Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket, or the Smash Japan website for more information. Green Day (Tickets sold out) February 21 – 26 or Osaka-Jo Hall (Osaka), Port Messe (Nagoya), K-Arena (Yokohama) One year after the release of their 14th album, US pop-punk titans Green Day will be heading on a tour of Japan. The new album Saviors has been met with universal acclaim, and their global Hella Mega Tour has been selling out stadiums worldwide. Their Japan tour will include performances at Osaka-Jo Hall, Port Messe Nagoya, and two shows at K-Arena Yokohama. Tickets Tickets for all shows are now sold out. Floating Points February 25 and 27 EX Theater Roppongi (Tokyo) and Gorilla Hall (Osaka) Sam Shepherd AKA Floating Points, is making his triumphant return to Japan towards the end of February. One of the most talked-about sets of Fuji Rock 2024, the Red Marquee performance treated the audience to an unbridled release of color and sound, setting a high bar for the upcoming tour. Through his recent appearances and collaborations with artists like Hikaru Utada, Shepherd has a well-established love for Japan, and the two shows will see lighting and live art from Yamachang and Akiko Nakayama as well as new tracks from Shepherd’s latest release, “Cascades.” Tickets At the time of writing, tickets to the Tokyo performance were already sold out. Tickets for the Osaka show at Gorilla Hall were still on sale for via Smash and Beat Ink. New Order February 25 and 27 – Zepp Namba (Osaka) and Ariake Arena (Tokyo) After numerous cancellations due to the Pandemic, Manchester synth-pop legends New Order will finally return to Japan for the first time in 8 years. Earning a legion of Japanese fans since their first visit in 1985 with the release of their smash single “Blue Monday,” the band has kept fans satiated with regular tours and festival appearances. Now returning as a five-piece, the band will perform with special guests Denki Groove in Tokyo and guest DJ Mark Reider at both shows. Tickets Tickets for the Osaka performance on February 25 are divided into first-floor standing (front and rear areas) and second-floor seated. All tickets for the Tokyo performance are seated tickets. More information is available via the official website. Kehlani February 26 and 28 – Pacifico (Yokohama) and Namba Hatch (Osaka) Pioneering contemporary R&B artist Kehlani will bring their Crash World Tour to Japan at the end of February. The Grammy-nominated artist will return to promote their latest album, “Crash,” marking their first visit since their Blue Water Road Trip tour in 2023. Following on from a sold-out tour of the US, Kehlani will be making stops in Tokyo and Osaka. Tickets Tickets for the Yokohama performance are split into S and SS seated tickets for and , respectively. The Osaka performance features standing tickets for and second-floor seated tickets for . In addition to admission tickets, additional VIP ticket experiences are available, which include merchandise, a Q&A session, and meet-and-greet opportunities. Head to the official website for more information. Other concerts in Japan this February Honorable mentions include: February 7 and 8: War play Bluenote Tokyo February 10 – 14: Porter Robinson plays in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka February 13 – 18: Geordie Greep from Black MiDi plays Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima February 15 and 16: True Thrash Fest features numerous international artists in Osaka February 21 – 24: Melodic Metal Festival brings a number of international bands to Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka February 22 and 25: Mr Big play their final shows in Osaka and Tokyo February 27: Lorna Shore plays in Tokyo March Who's coming in March? Kygo March 1 – LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay (Chiba) Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo will make a brief stop at Tokyo Bay on March 1st. Touring globally to promote his latest chart-topping full-length effort, Kygo will receive support from artists Frankie Walker and Victoria Nadine. Some ticket categories have already sold out, so be sure to grab yours while you can. Tickets With Gold and A reserve tickets already sold out, only S, SS, and Platinum categories remain. All tickets are seated tickets, and the Platinum tickets give holders access to stage-side seats and exclusive merchandise. Remaining tickets available here. Snow Machine Festival March 4 – 15 – Hakuba and Niseko Starting in 2020, Snow Machine festival has built a reputation for bringing buzzworthy artists from around the world to some of Japan’s favorite ski slopes. This year, Snow Machine will be making stops at both Hakuba and Niseko with a lineup of artists, including Action Bronson, Bag Raiders, and Melanie C, as well as DJ sets from Hot Chip, Jungle, Chase & Status, and more. Tickets Festival-only tickets offer access to all on-mountain stages as well as the main arena and come in single-day, multi-day, and VIP passes. In addition to festival-only passes, a variety of packages are available, offering a combination of accommodation and ski pass options. Head to the official website for more info. Jack White March 10 – 17 Blue Live (Hiroshima), Gorilla Hall (Osaka), Diamond Hall (Nagoya), Toyosu Pit (Tokyo) Another artist with a lot to live up to since their last Japanese appearance is Jack White. Undergoing his first-ever official headline tour of Japan in March, the 13-time Grammy Award winner will be looking to outdo his buzzworthy headline set at Fuji Rock Festival in 2023. White will be touring his sixth solo album, “No Name,” which has already received critical acclaim, and with yet another Grammy Award nomination, the highly anticipated shows are already selling out. Tickets The first of two shows in Tokyo and the only show in Osaka are already sold out. At the time of writing, tickets for Hiroshima, Nagoya, and the second night in Tokyo were still available. Tickets for all remaining shows are standing tickets at plus one drink. Available via Smash Japan. Mogwai March 11 and 12 Gorilla Hall (Osaka) and Zepp Shinjuku (Tokyo) Post-rock fans will be treated to two shows by the Scottish quartet Mogwai this March. Hot off the announcement of their upcoming 11th studio album, fans can expect unreleased tunes as well as tracks from 2021’s acclaimed “As the Love Continues” and the band’s extensive back catalog. Having garnered significant commercial and critical attention for their 10th album and recent documentary release, the intimate Tokyo performance at Zepp Shinjujku is already sold out, but tickets are still available for the Osaka show. Tickets Tickets for the Osaka performance at Gorilla Hall are available online for . Kylie Minogue March 12 – Ariake Arena (Tokyo) Princess of Pop Kylie Minogue will bring her "Magic" to "All the Lovers" in Tokyo on March 12. A rare appearance in Japan, the concert will form part of the Asian leg of her Tension world tour promoting her 2023 album "Tension" and 2024 album "Tension II." The Australian artist is known for her elaborate stage performances and will be set to make an impression at her first major show in the country since 2011. Tickets Tickets are available via the Live Nation website. PJ Harvey March 18 and 19 – Zepp Haneda (Tokyo) and Gorilla Hall (Osaka) Singer-songwriter, visual artist, and composer PJ Harvey returns to Japan in March. The prolific UK artist last visited the country in 2018 after the release of her chart-topping ninth studio album, “The Hope Six Demolition Project.” Since then, Harvey has kept busy composing numerous tracks for film and TV and releasing her Grammy-nominated 10th studio album “Inside the Old Year Dying.” Harvey will perform at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo and Gorilla Hall in Osaka. Tickets Zepp Haneda has first-floor standing tickets available for and second-floor seated tickets for . Gorilla Hall in Osaka is standing-only, and tickets will set you back . The Flaming Lips March 26 and 27 – Zepp Haneda (Tokyo) “Do You Realize?” that The Flaming Lips are currently on a world tour? The tour, which sees the band perform their breakout 2002 album “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots” in full, will touch down in Tokyo for two nights on March 26 and 27 at Zepp Haneda. Marking the first time the band has performed in the country in 12 years, the shows are billed as a double headliner with Japanese artist Cornelius. Tickets Tickets for both shows are first-floor standing () and second-floor seated (). General advance sales are now happening via Creativeman. American Football March 26 – 28 Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka Emo kids around Japan are uncharacteristically beaming with excitement after the announcement that emo and math rock pioneers American Football will tour Japan in spring. The group, which reformed in 2014 after a short-lived initial tenure, will play shows in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut eponymous album. Tickets General advance sales are available from October 5 via ePlus, Ticket Pia, and Lawson Tickets. Punkspring March 9 and 30 – Intex Osaka (Osaka) Makurhari Messe (Chiba) Annual touring festival Punkspring has been a favorite of Japanese punk fans since 2006. Known for booking some of the best names in international and local punk artists, organizers have been kicking serious goals with lineups, including NOFX, Sum 41, and My Chemical Romance in recent years. This year keeps the ball rolling with another appearance from Bad Religion as well as punk legends Iggy Pop and Sex Pistols. Iggy Pop will have an additional headline appearance at Tokyo Garden Theater on April 2. Tickets Lineups and ticket prices slightly differ between Osaka and Tokyo. With Iggy Pop only appearing at the Tokyo festival, tickets are for regular admission and for Gold. Tickets for the Osaka event are and . Gold tickets include stage-front access, dedicated festival entry and merch lanes, and bonus goods. Other concerts in Japan this March Don't worry, there are more: March 11 – 13: Mavis Staples plays at Billboard Live Tokyo March 11 – 13: Nick Carter plays at Billboard Live Yokohama (now sold out) April Some of the big-hitters include: Rodrigo y Gabriela April 7 and 8 Ebisu Garden Hall (Tokyo) and Banana Hall (Osaka) Tokyo and Osaka will play host to Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela in early April. Known for their heavy and percussive approach to flamenco guitar, the duo gained mainstream recognition with their covers of artists such as Metallica and contributions to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Puss in Boots” film soundtracks. The upcoming performances will feature tracks from the latest album, “In Between Thoughts…A New World,” which has been met with critical acclaim. Tickets General advance tickets for both performances are currently on sale via the Udo Artists website for . Gary Clark Jr. April 10 and 11 – Zepp Diver City (Tokyo) and Namba Hatch (Osaka) Tokyo and Osaka will receive long-awaited stops from Gary Clark Jr. this April. With four Grammy Awards and three new albums under his belt since his last tour in 2013, fans have a lot to catch up on. The upcoming tour promotes the latest full-length effort, “JPEG Raw,” which features appearances from Stevie Wonder and George Clinton and has been noted for tapping into traditional African, blues, R&B, jazz, and rock influences. Tickets First-floor standing and second-floor seated tickets are available for both shows for and , respectively. Head to Udo Artists for more info. Eric Clapton April 14 – 24 – Nippon Budokan (Tokyo) This spring will mark Eric Clapton’s 24th visit to Japan. During his last visit, the guitar legend cracked his 100th show at the celebrated Budokan arena, a record for a foreign artist and one he’s likely to keep for a long time. The upcoming 24th trip will see Clapton return to the Budokan to perform six shows, two of which are already sold out. Tickets S tickets at the Budokan include arena seats, first-floor seats, and second-floor seats for . A seats are situated at the rear of the stage on the second floor and will set you back . At the time of writing, tickets for all shows except the 18th and 19th were available via Udo Artists. Rainbow Disco Club April 18 – 19 – Higashi Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture For years now, RDC has been Japan’s premiere event for taste-maker dance music lineups. Held over three days on April 18, 19, and 20 this year, the current lineup includes the UK’s Batu, New Zealand’s Chaos in the CBD, and a collaborative set from Eris Drew and Octo Octa. With more artists still to be announced in the coming months, there’s still time to check out camping and accommodation options via the festival’s website. Tickets At the time of writing, general 3-day tickets were available for , with discounted tickets for those under 23. However, prices often increase closer to the event. Camping and parking tickets are also available via the festival website. Earth, Wind & Fire with Nile Rodgers & Chic April 19 – 23 – Pia Arena MM (Yokohama), Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka), Port Messe Nagoya (Nagoya) Disco fans are dusting off their platform shoes with the news that Earth, Wind & Fire are touring Japan with Nile Rodgers & Chic this spring. The aggressively funky tour will take place in three cities, hitting Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya over four nights. With countless awards and hits between the two genre-defining bands, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya will be cleaning up sequins for months to come. Tickets All shows have A, S, and Gold reserved seats ranging in price from to . General advance sales start on February 1. Cyndi Lauper April 19 – 25 – Asue Arena (Osaka) and Nippon Budokan (Tokyo) This April, Japan will see the final shows of Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour. Dubbed the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, the performances feature collaborations with renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama and fashion designer Christian Siriano and mark her first all-arena tour since 1986. Likely to be the last opportunity to see the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning artist perform in Japan, additional Tokyo performances have been added due to popular demand. Tickets At the time of writing, only tickets for the Osaka (April 19) and newly announced Tokyo (April 25) shows were still available. The Osaka show has A, S, and SS seats available, and the final show at the Budokan has four ticket categories, with both shows ranging in price from to VIP packages are also available for the Budokan performance on the 25th. The Offspring April 26 – 30 – Tokyo Garden Theater (Tokyo), Aichi Sky Expo (Nagoya), Glion Arena (Kobe) Pop-punk fans have a lot to look forward to this April, with The Offspring and Simple Plan teaming up to “Come Out and Play” in Japan. Celebrating their 11th album and 40th anniversary, The Offspring have no shortage of hits in their arsenal and tracks like “Self Esteem,” “Pretty Fly,” and “All I Want” pretty much guarantee wild crowds in all three cities. With previous performances at Punkspring in 2013 and 2016, Canada’s Simple Plan are no strangers to Japanese crowds and will be playing tracks like “I’m Just a Kid” and “Welcome to My Life” to warm up the pit in all three cities. Tickets The tour will open with two shows at Tokyo Garden Theater, where the venue is divided into arena standing () and reserved seated tickets (). The Aichi performance on the 29th has gold and general standing tickets available for and , respectively. The Kobe performance features reserved seats and general and gold standing tickets. Other concerts in Japan this April A few more names to check out: April 2: Iggy Pop will be playing a headline show in Tokyo in addition to his appearance at Punkspring festival April 8: Gracie Abrams plays at Zepp Haneda, Tokyo April 10: Chinese Football plays at Liquidroom, Tokyo April 15 and 16: Asia plays at Billboard Live Osaka April 22 and 23 - Hinds plays in Tokyo and Osaka April 24 and 25: Neal Francis plays in Tokyo and Osaka April 25 – 27: Saxon plays in Osaka and Tokyo April 30: Ali plays in Osaka and Tokyo May Here's what's in store for May: Boyz II Men May 13 – 16 – Festival Hall (Osaka), Aichi Prefectural Arts Center (Nagoya), Tokyo Garden Theater (Tokyo) In an epic meeting of three-part vocal harmonies, Philadelphia’s Boyz II Men and New York’s SWV will join each other on a tour of Japan in May. Known for bringing R&B back into the mainstream in the early 90s, Boyz II Men have sold over 64 million albums worldwide and won numerous Grammy, Billboard, and American Music awards. With tracks like “Weak,” “Right Here,” and “I’m So into You,” SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 90s and remain a favorite amongst Japanese audiences. The two groups will perform at three shows across the country, culminating in a Tokyo performance on May 16. Tickets are already selling fast. Tickets At the time of writing, three of the four ticket categories for the Osaka performance had sold out, with only S reserved tickets remaining for . In Nagoya, A and S reserved seats remain for and . The Tokyo show has only S reserved seats remaining for Other concerts in Japan this May Here's some of our other top picks: May 6 – 8: Bloodywood plays in Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo May 23: Sungazer plays at Daikanyama Unit, Tokyo May 23 – 25: Greenroom Festival brings international artists to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse June Here are the best concerts in Japan this June: Snarky Puppy June 4 and 5 Zepp Shinjuku (Tokyo) and Umeda Club Quattro (Osaka) Indie/jazz fusion collective Snarky Puppy are doing their thing in Japan for two nights at the start of summer. The five-time Grammy Award-winning group will head to Zepp Shinjuku and Umeda Club Quattro ahead of a highly-anticipated live orchestral album due for release later this year. Tickets Tickets for both shows are available via the Creativeman website for . Both shows are all standing. Other concerts in Japan this June A few more international artists for you: June 12 and 13: Inhaler plays in Tokyo and Osaka June 17 – 21: Corey Wong plays in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo July Who's coming in July? Fuji Rock Festival July 25 – 27 TBC Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Japan's premier outdoor music festival returns to Niigata this July. Held at Naeba Ski Resort, Fuji Rock Festival combines stunning nature with some of the biggest names in domestic in international music from the worlds of indie, hip hop, rock, pop, and more. This year, organizers are changing things up a little and planning to drop the full lineup a little later than usual. Check back in here or the Fuji Rock Festival website to stay up to date on this year's artists. Tickets Tickets for Fuji Rock usually come out around the time the lineup drops and usually cost between to depending on when you buy and whether you get a 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket. Camping and parking tickets are also available if needed. August Here's what to check out : Summer Sonic Festival August 16 and 17 TBC Zozo Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Chiba) and Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Osaka) Another of Japan's most popular summer music festivals, Summer Sonic, will once again tour Osaka and Tokyo in August. Held simultaneously over two days in both cities, Summer Sonic lineups tend to lean a little heavier than Fuji Rock, but recent years have seen no shortage of big-name pop acts. Lineups usually start dropping around late February, and with last year's artists including Maneskin, Bring Me the Horizon, and Christina Aguilera, you can expect some more big names in 2025. Tickets Ticket sales for Summer Sonic usually start with the first artist announcement in late February and usually include 1- or 2-day tickets for between and . September Ultra Japan and more TBA: Ultra Japan September 13 and 14 – Odaiba Ultra Park (Tokyo) This year will mark the 10th installment of Ultra Japan, one of the country's biggest electronic music festivals. Exploding onto the annual festival calendar in 2014, the event hasn’t slowed down since, with last year's lineup seeing the return of Afrojack as well as other headliners including Steve Aoki and Armin Van Buren. Lineup announcements usually drop in three stages starting around late July, keep an eye out for more details. Tickets Tickets for Ultra 2025 are already on sale, with the current ticket offerings including general admission, premium general admission, and under-23 access. Head to the official website for more info. October The big names coming this spooky season: Oasis October 25 and 26 – Tokyo Dome (Tokyo) In one of the most anticipated tours of 2025, Oasis are heading to Tokyo for two nights on October 25 and 26. "Will there be on-stage tension?" "Will they play "Wonderwall?" "Is this whole tour just a massive cash grab?" The answer to these questions and more is a resounding "yes." If you're late to the party, tickets for both shows are already sold out, BUT "Don't Look Back in Anger," an official resale for both shows will be taking place in September. Tickets Tickets for these shows did not last long at all, but if you missed out, mark your diary for midnight on the mornings of September 25 and 26 and make sure you've got a Ticket Pia account for the official resale period. Only non-issued tickets purchased through the Japanese Ticket Pia channels will be eligible for resale, and organizers have made it clear that they can't guarantee access to those who purchase tickets outside of the official Ticket Pia re-release platform. Check this website for more details. Other concerts in Japan this October Who else is touring in October? October 27 – 29: Daminao David from Maneskin will perform in Tokyo and Osaka November Here's whats announced so far for November: Pixies November 2 – 5 – Gorilla Hall (Osaka) and Ex Theater Roppongi (Tokyo) With a recent lineup change and a new album under their belt, Pixies will play three shows in Japan in November. Since their 2004 reunion, the Boston quartet has been selling out tours all around the world, and with the release of their ninth studio album -- their first with new bassist Emma Richardson -- tickets for the upcoming Japan tour won't last long. Tickets Pixies will play one night in Osaka and two nights in Tokyo, and general sales for all shows will start on February 1 via Creativeman. The Osaka venue is all standing (), and the Tokyo shows have standing tickets for and reserved seated tickets for . Frequently asked questions Can I buy resale tickets if the show is sold out? We recommend only buying from official resellers. Some bigger ticketing companies, like ePlus and Ticket Pia, will generally announce official resale tickets if they become available. While unofficial resale sites often have tickets available, tour promoters and official ticket agencies typically have policies against them. Why does the ticket price say “1 drink”? Most shows in Japan, big or small, have a drink ticket policy. This additional cost (usually around ) guarantees bar revenue for the venue and helps to keep costs down for artists and promoters. Can I buy tickets from overseas? Larger events and ticketing agencies usually have a separate link or landing page for customers purchasing tickets from outside Japan, but this is not always the case. What time will the show finish? Gigs in Japan usually start and finish early. For most live shows, you can expect doors to open around 6:00 pm and the performance to begin around 7:00 pm. This means that shows are usually finished before the last train so attendees can make it home safely. What is the ticket lottery? You’ll see this for many big shows and festivals. Basically, lotteries are a way to prevent ticket scalping and website overload when shows go on sale. Allowing lottery entries over days or weeks gives fans enough time to enter the lottery comfortably and apply for a limited number of tickets. Most available tickets will generally get picked up during this period, but those who miss out still have a chance when general sales become available. Is Oasis coming to Japan? Yes! They’ll be playing at Tokyo Dome for two nights on October 25 and 26. While we do our best to ensure it’s correct, information is subject to change. The first version of this post was published in August 2023. Last updated in January 2025, by Patrick Balfe.

Summer sonic Posts

International Musicians Touring Japan in 2025

Getting from Tokyo to Summer Sonic: Your Transport Options

How Much to Budget for Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and Other Summer Music Festivals

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 18-19: Traditional Festivals and Summer Sonic

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 19-20: Tradition, Music and Fireworks

Summer sonic Posts

International Musicians Touring Japan in 2025

Getting from Tokyo to Summer Sonic: Your Transport Options

How Much to Budget for Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and Other Summer Music Festivals

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 18-19: Traditional Festivals and Summer Sonic

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 19-20: Tradition, Music and Fireworks

Log in

Create Account

Recover Password

Log in Successful