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Shimokitazawa

Shimokitazawa live music: live house schedule

Shimokitazawa is Tokyo's live house town: several small venues within a few minutes of one station. Here is every show listed for the next two weeks, in English.

56 shows in the next two weeks at 5 live houses in Shimokitazawa and Shindaita / Shimokitazawa. Shows start from 10:40. Advance tickets run ¥2,000–¥8,000. The usual drink fee is ¥600.

56 shows in the next two weeks

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Venues

Shimokitazawa live houses

Where the shows are, how to get there, and what each room is like.

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Shimokitazawa SHELTER

About a 3–4 minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station.

Iconic basement venue from the LOFT group (since 1991). Capacity around 250 with passionate indie/rock shows nightly.

14 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Shimokitazawa ERA

About a 3-minute walk from the North Exit of Shimokitazawa Station.

Long-established (since 2002) with a standing capacity around 200. Hosts a wide range of genres with a strong focus on live bands.

13 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Shindaita / Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

LIVE HOUSE FEVER

30 seconds from Shindaita Station (Keio Inokashira Line).

A black-box style venue (~300 cap) with a curated lineup from indie rock to international acts. The adjoining café/gallery POPO adds a community vibe.

12 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Shimokitazawa THREE

About a 6–8 minute walk from the South Exit of Shimokitazawa Station.

An indie stronghold (~150 cap) covering alternative rock, funk, and DJ parties—reflecting Shimokitazawa's evolving music scene.

11 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Music Bar & Live Space CHIKAMICHI

A few minutes’ walk from Shimokitazawa Station.

Hybrid music bar and live space (~100 cap) hosting acoustic sets, bands, and DJ events in an intimate setting.

6 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR

About a 6–8 minute walk from the South Exit of Shimokitazawa Station.

A 150-cap basement room known for rock, punk, indie, and DJ parties with a strong local community vibe.

No shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Before you go

Going to a show in Shimokitazawa

Getting there

Shimokitazawa Station is on the Odakyu and Keio Inokashira lines, a few minutes from Shinjuku and Shibuya. Most venues are within a short walk of the station.

Hopping between venues

Because the rooms are so close, you can check two shows in one night. Your ticket covers one venue only; each door charges its own ticket and drink fee.

Small rooms

Most venues here are small rooms, many of them basements. Arrive near door time for a good spot, keep bags small, and use station coin lockers.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is there live music in Shimokitazawa tonight?

56 shows are listed in Shimokitazawa over the next two weeks. Check the "Today" group above for tonight.

Which Shimokitazawa live houses does JGIG list?

SHELTER, ERA, BASEMENTBAR, THREE, CHIKAMICHI and Shindaita FEVER (one stop away). Each venue guide has the address and directions from the station exit.

How much is the drink fee at Shimokitazawa live houses?

Most shows listed here charge ¥600 at the door on top of the ticket. You get a drink token to swap at the bar. Each event page shows its own fee.

Can I buy tickets at the door?

Often, when the show has not sold out. Pay in cash. Advance tickets for the shows listed here run ¥2,000–¥8,000; the door price is often a little higher.