International Music Artists and Bands Coming to Japan in 2024

The names you’ve all been waiting for are packing up their tour buses and heading to Japan in 2024.

These headliners will be playing packed-out concerts at iconic venues in Tokyo and beyond. Make sure you don’t miss out on your favorite band or singer as they tour East Asia.

Solo artists coming to Japan

Jay Chou

April 6–7, 2024
¥14,000–¥33,000
K Arena Yokohama (Kanagawa)

The “King of Mandopop” Jay Chou is coming to Japan on his Carnival World Tour.

Tickets

Tickets start at ¥1,400 and go up to ¥33,000 for SSS seats. Unfortunately, the shows are already sold out, but it’s worth stopping by for the vibes.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Resales are prohibited at this event.

IU

March 23–24 and July 6–7, 2024
¥15,000
Yokohama Stadium (Kanagawa) and Asue Arena Osaka (Osaka)

South Korean drama sensation turned singer IU is coming to Japan in March and July, during the H.E.R World Tour. She will be performing for two days in Yokohama in March, before returning to Osaka for two more days in July.

Tickets

Tickets are a flat ¥15,000 for all seats, and they’re distributed through a lottery system, so get in early! Her Yokohama show is currently sold out, but tickets for her Osaka show are yet to go on sale.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Unfortunately, resale tickets are strictly prohibited at these shows. Tickets from unauthorized resale websites like Viagogo won’t be accepted and holders won’t be allowed in.

Niall Horan

May 15, 2024
¥11,000 or ¥13,000
Tokyo Garden Theater

If you loved him in One Direction, you won’t want to miss Niall Horan as he glides into Tokyo on May 15.

Tickets

Tickets come in two tiers, with A tier at ¥11,000. If you’re a megafan, you can grab a premium S-tier seat for ¥13,000. However, tickets are sold on a separate platform for people outside of Japan.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Currently, tickets are still available, and no information has been released about authorized resales.

Baekhyun

Dates between March 3 and May 17, 2023
¥12,000 or ¥18,000
Musashino Forest Sports Plaza (Tokyo), Makuhari Messe (Chiba), Fukuoka International Center (Fukuoka), Kobe World Memorial Hall (Kobe), and Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Sendai)

One of K-pop group EXO’s most talented vocalists, Baekhyun is now going it alone on his Lonsdaleite Asia Tour. He’ll be all over the country melting hearts during March, April, and May.

Tickets

Regular seats for Baekhyun’s performances are ¥12,000. However, if you’re interested in a few perks, you can pay ¥6,000 more to upgrade to a VIP seat, for a total of ¥18,000. The VIP seats come with express entry, great views, and a photocard for your collection.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Tickets are still on sale, so snap them up since all resales are strictly prohibited.

Other solo acts

Don’t worry, there are more:

• Nick Carter: Jun. 4–6 at Toyosu Pit Doors Tokyo and Nanba Hatch Doors Osaka

Bands coming to Japan

Iron Maiden

September 22–29, 2024
¥18,000 or ¥30,000
Tokyo Garden Theatre, PIA Arena MM (Kanagawa), Sky Hall Toyota (Aichi), Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka)

Iron Maiden have been one of the biggest names in metal for years, and they’re coming to Japan for The Future Past Tour. While they’re here, they’ll be putting on five shows across four venues from September 22–29.

Tickets

You can grab tickets from the official tour page, although the Tokyo and final Kanagawa performances have already sold out. Tickets are ¥18,000 for a reserved seat, or ¥30,000 to stand at the front of the stage area.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

There has been no official announcement of an approved resale website. It’s likely that while tickets are still available, there will be no authorized resales allowed.

Seventeen

May 18–19 and 25–26, 2024
¥15,000 or ¥27,000
Yanmar Stadium Nagai (Osaka) and Nissan Stadium (Kanagawa)

K-pop boy band Seventeen will be back in Japan for their Follow to Japan Tour. They’ll be playing two dates in two venues, May 18–19 in Osaka and May 25–26 in Kanagawa.

Tickets

Currently, tickets are only available to Caratmobile (Seventeen’s fan club) members. Once the lottery for those seats has finished, the tickets will be released for general sale. Premium seats at ¥27,000 are only available to Caratmobile members, so all general sales will be for the basic reserved seating at ¥15,000.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

If you’re in the Caratmobile fan club, there’s a ticket resale service built in. If another member can’t make it, they can sell their ticket to you for the face price. However, apart from that, ticket resale is strictly prohibited and you won’t be allowed in if you have a resold ticket.

ITZY

May 17–19 and 22, 2024
¥13,000
Yoyogi National First Gymnasium (Tokyo) and Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka)

One of Korea’s most popular K-pop girl groups, ITZY, will be stopping in Japan on their Born To Be world tour. If you’re in love with their vocals and dancing, don’t miss their shows in Tokyo and Osaka in May.

Tickets

Tickets are a little complicated, but the gist of it is that you’ll need to register to the ITZY ticket board to be able to buy a ticket. When you’ve decided which performances you want to see, you’ll enter a lottery for tickets to those shows. Seats will be randomly allocated, so the price is a flat ¥13,000.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

You will be asked to show your ID when entering the venue, so resale is prohibited.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

May 18 and 20, 2024
¥9,800–¥128,000
Tokyo Dome

If they were a part of your childhood soundtrack, you’ll enjoy seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Tokyo for their Unlimited Love Tour. They’ll be rocking those classic beats on May 18 and May 20 at the Tokyo Dome.

Tickets

Both concerts start at ¥9,800 for the cheapest seats and go up through better seating, before reaching the mega VIP SS package for ¥128,000. Currently the 18th is sold out, but seats are still available for the 20th.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Resales are banned for this concert.

Other bands coming to Japan

• aespa: Jul. 10–28 at Marine Messe Fukuoka, Aichi Sky Expo, Saitama Super Arena, and Asue Arena Osaka
• NCT Dream: May 11–Jun. 2 at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Tokyo Dome, and Vantelin Dome Nagoya
• Stray Kids: Apr. 6–7 and 27–28 at Kyocera Dome Osaka and Belluna Dome Saitama

Music Festivals

Summer Sonic

August 17–18, 2024
¥18,500–¥36,000
Makuhari Messe (Chiba) and Expo’70 Commemorative Park (Osaka)

Beat the heat and jam with the beats at Japan’s biggest summer music festival — Summer Sonic. A two-day music festival held simultaneously in Tokyo and Osaka, the headliners are big names from both Japan and abroad.

Tickets

Tickets run from ¥19,000 for a one-day ticket to ¥36,000 for both days. If you’re looking for VIP treatment, there’s also the Platinum Ticket at ¥33,000 per day, which comes with exclusive perks for your comfort.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Ticket resales are forbidden by Summer Sonic management, although third-party sites may still offer resale tickets.

Sonicmania

Considered to be the warm-up party to Summer Sonic, Sonicmania will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on August 18. With some less well-known but exciting names on the line, such as British band Underworld, it’s a great start to a weekend of vibing. Tickets start at ¥15,000, or ¥23,000 for the Platinum Ticket.

Summer Sonic 2024

Dates:17th Aug–18th Aug, 2024

Entry:

¥18,500 – ¥34,000

Venue:

Zozo Marine Stadium Chiba

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Fuji Rock

July 26–28, 2024
¥22,500–¥60,000
Naeba Ski Resort (Niigata)

Rain or shine, the Naeba Ski Resort will tear the house down with Fuji Rock, one of Japan’s biggest music festivals. Mostly held outdoors, you’ll get to see the techno-pop headliners Kraftwerk live amongst a crowd of over 100,000 – mosh pit anyone?

Tickets

Fuji Rock is notorious for its expensive tickets, but you can save a few yen if you know how. If you only want to dip your toes in, a one-day Friday ticket will set you back ¥16,000. However, for the full three-day experience, expect to pay ¥52,500 if you can sneak into the early sales, or ¥60,000 at general sale.

Resale: Can I still buy tickets if it’s sold out?

Ticket resales through unauthorized resellers are banned at Fuji Rock. An official reseller may be announced in the future.

Fuji Rock Festival 2024

Dates:26th Jul–28th Jul, 2024

Entry:

¥22,500 – ¥60,000

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While we do our best to ensure it’s correct, information is subject to change. This post was originally published in August 2023. Last updated in March 2024 by Shyam Bhardwa.