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Shinjuku

Shinjuku live music: live house schedule

Shinjuku's live houses are a short walk from one of Tokyo's biggest stations. Here is every show listed at ANTIKNOCK and MARZ for the next two weeks, in English.

24 shows in the next two weeks at 2 live houses in Shinjuku. Shows start from 09:30. Advance tickets run ¥500–¥6,000. The usual drink fee is ¥600.

24 shows in the next two weeks

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Venues

Shinjuku live houses

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

Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK

A few minutes’ walk from JR Shinjuku Station (Shin-Minami or South-East Exit).

A long-standing live house famed for hardcore, metal, and punk lineups with intense sound.

15 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shinjuku MARZ

About a 1-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station, or 5 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station (East Exit).

Since 2001 this 300-cap venue has hosted rock, pop, idol, and DJ events—renowned for its powerful Funktion-One system.

9 shows in the next two weeksVenue guide

Before you go

Going to a show in Shinjuku

Getting there

ANTIKNOCK is a few minutes' walk from JR Shinjuku Station toward Koshu-Kaido Avenue; MARZ is in Kabukicho, about a minute from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Shinjuku Station is big, so allow time to find your exit.

Two different rooms

ANTIKNOCK is known for hardcore, metal and punk; MARZ hosts rock, pop, idol and DJ events. Each event page has the line-up.

Small rooms

Both venues are basement rooms. Arrive near door time for a good spot, keep bags small, and use station coin lockers.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is there live music in Shinjuku tonight?

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

Which Shinjuku live houses does JGIG list?

ANTIKNOCK and MARZ. Each venue guide has the address and directions from the nearest station exit.

How much is the drink fee at Shinjuku 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 ¥500–¥6,000; the door price is often a little higher.