
Music & Nightlife
Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Tokyo

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The relentlessly energetic pop-punk foursome on their tenth anniversary and what Japanese food they can’t live without

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Hikaru Utada, Kenshi Yonezu deliver pop perfection with collab hit 'Jane Doe'
The two titans of pop team up for the first time for 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc'

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Best live music venues and DJ bars in Tokyo
Our favourite places across the city to support the local scene

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The best concerts coming to Tokyo in 2025-2026
Get ready for some powerhouse concerts in Tokyo, including Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, Blackpink and more

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Interview: Orono’s perfect day
The electrifying cover star of our summer–autumn 2025 issue shares her favourite things to do in Tokyo
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Dub Sessions 20th Anniversary
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Dub Sessions returns with a line-up that unites three giants of the UK dub scene. Curated by Adrian Sherwood, the mastermind...

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Soccer Mommy
Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy from Nashville, USA, has announced her first Japan tour in six years. Her latest album Evergreen, released in October 2024,...

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Black Country, New Road + Ichiko Aoba
Black Country, New Road released their third album Forever Howlong in April and are currently touring the world. For their highly anticipated Tokyo show in...

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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand made a stunning debut with ‘Darts Of Pleasure’ back in 2003, followed by the explosive hit ‘Take Me Out’. Their...
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Bar Italia
One of the UK’s most beloved rock bands in recent years, Bar Italia comes to Tokyo to showcase their latest record, Some Like It Hot. Their new sound...

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Men I Trust
The Canadian indie band Men I Trust are masters of mood. Sonically, they traffic in dream pop with nostalgia-drenched synths, groovy basslines and angelic...

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Autechre
With live shows often described as transcendental journeys, the Manchester duo Autechre returns to Tokyo for one night only. Their early work is reminiscent of...

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Wet Leg
The breakout UK post-punk act Wet Leg made their introduction to the world through their buzzy debut single ‘Chaise Longue’. It was everywhere in...
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24-hour Tokyo
Discover all the best places in Tokyo for late-night drinking and dining, plus things to do round the clock

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Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo

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Best night views in Tokyo
Want to gaze out at the mesmerising Tokyo skyline? Check out these great views of the city after dark