Tokyo live music this weekend
Live house shows in Tokyo this weekend, Friday to Sunday, in English: who is playing, when doors open, what it costs, and how to get there.
26 shows this weekend at 8 live houses in Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku and Shibuya. Shows start from 09:30. Advance tickets run ¥2,500–¥12,500. The usual drink fee is ¥600.
26 shows this weekend
TOMORROW — 10/16
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Melodic Bomb vol.36
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK
Doors 17:00 · Start 17:20
Advance ¥3,000 / Door ¥3,500
Shibuya, Tokyo
7co
Shibuya WWW
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥5,500
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
2man Tour『Beyond』
Music Bar & Live Space CHIKAMICHI
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥4,000
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
キツネの嫁入り 6th ALBUM「LIFE」RELEASE PARTY
Shimokitazawa ERA
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥3,800 / Door ¥4,300
Shinjuku, Tokyo
カナミル BIRTHDAY LIVE 「百花繚乱」
Shinjuku MARZ
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:15
Advance ¥3,500 / Door ¥4,000
Shindaita / Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
Road To PSYCHIC FES
LIVE HOUSE FEVER
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥4,800
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
Groove Traxxx
Shimokitazawa THREE
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥3,500
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
SHELTER 35th anniversary “One Epic Month”
Shimokitazawa SHELTER
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥5,000
Shibuya, Tokyo
Novel Core
Shibuya WWW
Doors 18:00 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥6,800
SAT — 10/17
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
A DAY IN THE LIFE VOL.291
Shimokitazawa ERA
Doors 11:45 · Start 12:00
Advance ¥2,500 / Door ¥3,000
Shinjuku, Tokyo
ALLYOUNEEDS inc. Free Monthly Show 「AYNs」vol.03
Shinjuku MARZ
Doors 11:00 · Start 11:30
Advance Free / Door ¥1,000
Shindaita / Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
RESURRECTION
LIVE HOUSE FEVER
Doors 17:00 · Start 17:30
Advance ¥4,000
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
SHELTER 35th anniversary “One Epic Month”
Shimokitazawa SHELTER
Doors 17:30 · Start 18:00
Advance ¥4,500
Shibuya, Tokyo
BLU-SWING
Shibuya WWW
Doors 17:00 · Start 18:00
Advance Free / Door Free
Shinjuku, Tokyo
MAKELOVEお茶割り祭ファイナル
Shinjuku MARZ
Time TBA
Advance ¥4,000 / Door ¥4,500
Shinjuku, Tokyo
SPICE GIRLS vol.62
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK
Doors 09:15 · Start 09:30
Advance ¥2,500 / Door ¥3,000
Shinjuku, Tokyo
ANCHORS’EVE
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK
Doors 14:15 · Start 14:45
Advance ¥2,700 / Door ¥3,200
SUN — 10/18
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
「あの素晴らしい愛をもう一度」vol.3
Shimokitazawa ERA
Doors 18:00 · Start 18:30
Advance ¥3,000 / Door ¥3,500
Shibuya, Tokyo
清 竜人FRIENDS
Shibuya WWW
Doors 16:30 · Start 17:30
Advance ¥12,500
Shindaita / Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
フルカワユタカ全国ツアー2026「絶景」
LIVE HOUSE FEVER
Doors 17:00 · Start 17:30
Advance ¥4,900
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
真っ当な人々大集合(しなさい)
Shimokitazawa THREE
Doors 18:30 · Start 19:00
Advance ¥3,000 / Door ¥3,500
Shinjuku, Tokyo
DAIDOL vol.207
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK
Doors 10:30 · Start 10:45
Advance ¥2,500 / Door ¥3,000
Shibuya, Tokyo
幽体コミュニケーションズ
Shibuya WWW
Doors 17:15 · Start 18:00
Advance ¥4,000
Shinjuku, Tokyo
RADICAL MUSIC NETWORK SP秋
Shinjuku MARZ
Doors 14:30 · Start 14:30
Advance ¥3,500 / Door ¥4,000
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
MIC RAW RUGA 定期公演 HIGH-HO vol.164 HANNAH生誕SP
Shimokitazawa ERA
Doors 10:30 · Start 10:50
Advance ¥3,500 / Door ¥4,000
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
SHELTER 35th Anniversary ” One Epic Month ” LOSTAGE ONEMAN
Shimokitazawa SHELTER
Doors 18:00 · Start 18:30
Advance ¥4,500
Venues
Tokyo live houses
Where the shows are, how to get there, and what each room is like.
Shibuya, Tokyo
Shibuya WWW
About a 7–10 minute walk from JR Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit).
Space Shower TV’s black-box hall showcasing cutting-edge domestic and international acts plus club culture.
5 shows this weekendVenue 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.
4 shows this weekendVenue guide
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.
4 shows this weekendVenue 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.
4 shows this weekendVenue 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.
3 shows this weekendVenue guide
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.
3 shows this weekendVenue 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.
2 shows this weekendVenue 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.
1 show this weekendVenue 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 this weekendVenue guide
Before you go
Going to a show in Tokyo
Where the venues are
Tokyo's small live houses cluster in Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku and Shibuya, each a few minutes' walk from the station. The venue guides below include directions from the nearest exit.
Daytime shows
Some weekend shows start in the afternoon, and a venue can host two shows on one day. Check the door and start times on each event page.
On the night
Bring cash for the door and the drink fee, and check your last train: most Tokyo lines stop around midnight. Floors are standing and small, so keep bags small and use station coin lockers.
FAQ
Quick answers
What live music is on in Tokyo this weekend?
26 live house shows are listed in Tokyo from Friday to Sunday at 8 venues. They are grouped by date above.
Can I buy a ticket at the door at the weekend?
Sometimes, when the show has not sold out: pay the door price in cash plus the drink fee. Check the event page and the venue's own listing first. Advance tickets for the shows listed here run ¥2,500–¥12,500; the door price is often a little higher.
How much is the drink fee at Tokyo 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.
Where are Tokyo's live houses?
Most small live houses cluster around Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku and Shibuya, each a few minutes' walk from the station. The venue guides below include directions from the nearest exit.