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MARK BOALS / KELLY SIMONZ
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Mark Boals and Kelly SIMONZ's A NEW ERA, for the 40th anniversary of Yngwie Malmsteen's Trilogy; this night is the Special Day. All standing. The U24 ticket is for under-24s with ID, and the meet and greet is an add-on for ticket holders.
Daikanyama UNIT Tokyo, Japan
Circuit festival across ten Shimokitazawa live houses presented by Shimokitazawa MOSAiC (MOSAiC / Shangri-La / CLUB251 / SHELTER / ReG / DaisyBar / Chikamatsu / WAVER / LIVEHOLIC / SPREAD); the venue LUMiRiSE plays has not been announced. Door and start times and the timetable have not been announced yet. Tickets are also sold over the counter at Shimokitazawa MOSAiC.
Shimokitazawa circuit venues Tokyo, Japan
SEX MACHINEGUNS
OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00. The second of the band's HEAVY METAL COMMANDER SOUTH SIDE 2026 dates. Under-15s free with a parent.
Oita CLUB SPOT Oita, Japan
SAKI
A Hotone product demonstration by the guitarist SAKI on the E stage, 13:00 to 13:20, on the second day of the instrument fair (open 10:00 to 17:00 on November 1). Admission to the fair: 2,500 yen in advance (online only) or 3,000 yen at the door for the day; free for high-school students and younger.
Science Museum Tokyo, Japan
Two performances, START 13:00 and 18:00. The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and another guitarist plays the closing live set this day.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
MARK BOALS / KELLY SIMONZ
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Mark Boals and Kelly SIMONZ's A NEW ERA, for the 40th anniversary of Yngwie Malmsteen's Trilogy; this night is the Special Mixed Set. All standing. The U24 ticket is for under-24s with ID, and the meet and greet is an add-on for ticket holders.
Esaka MUSE HALL Osaka, Japan
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30. Sold out. Osaka stop on the world tour, two days after the Aichi date at COMTEC PORTBASE and ahead of the Nippon Budokan finals on November 13-14.
Namba Hatch Osaka, Japan
Two performances, START 13:00 and 18:00. The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and guitar in the closing live set of the 13:00 performance.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
A two-band bill. Open and start times have not been announced. Moshing and stage diving are prohibited. The first play-guide pre-sale lottery runs from 18:00 on 17 September to 23:59 on 27 September 2026.
Daikanyama UNIT Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, at animate hall BLACK on the 9th floor of the north building of animate Ikebukuro, on release day. START 19:00; the gathering time is printed on the numbered entry ticket. A talk event with all five members, Ayasa, Akane Minato, Yuki, MINA and MIZUKI, then bonus sessions: one regular edition (WPCL-13843, 2,310 yen) bought at the venue counter from 16:00 brings a numbered entry ticket and an anime-edition jacket-photo sticker hand-over; two regular and two anime editions (WPCL-13844, 1,870 yen) together bring a group photo with the members.
animate hall BLACK Tokyo, Japan
Two performances, START 14:00 and 19:00. The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and guitar in the closing live set of the 14:00 performance.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, at Yodobashi Hall on the 2nd basement floor of Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda. Gather 18:30 / START 19:00. A mini live with Ayasa, Akane Minato and Yuki, then bonus sessions: one regular edition (WPCL-13843, 2,310 yen) bought on the day from 17:00 brings a numbered entry ticket and an anime-edition jacket-photo sticker hand-over; two regular and two anime editions (WPCL-13844, 1,870 yen) together bring a group photo with the members. Buying needs a Yodobashi Gold Point Card, which can be made on the spot.
Yodobashi Hall, Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda Osaka, Japan
One performance, START 19:00. The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and guitar in the closing live set of the 19:00 performance.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
Two performances, START 14:00 and 19:00. The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and another guitarist plays the closing live set this day.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the general edition of the first full album Birth of Riot (DCCA-183, 3,630 yen, out 2026-10-07), in the 9th-floor event space at Tower Records Shinjuku. START 18:00, gather at 17:45: a CD-sleeve signing, with the members in their own clothes. An event entry ticket comes with each copy of the general edition bought at the store holding the event, first come, first served with reservations taking priority, and admits its holder to that store's event only. Times and contents as updated by Tower Records on 2026-10-01.
Tower Records Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan
Maki Oyama
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. The Tokyo date of her THE REMAINS tour, with her band on guitar, bass and drums. Advance 4,500 yen and door 5,000 yen, plus a drink charge; tickets on LivePocket.
SHIBUYA TAKE OFF 7 Tokyo, Japan
Two performances, START 13:00 and 18:00. The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and another guitarist plays the closing live set this day.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
ASTERISM / BRIDEAR / Monochrome Cinderella
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:20. Monochrome Cinderella open the show.
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, on the FIRST STAGE of Shinjuku Kabuki hall - Kabuki Yokocho, 2nd floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. START 14:00. A mini live with Ayasa, Akane Minato and MINA, free to watch from the seats of the hall's restaurants with a drink or food order, seated, with call-and-response allowed; there are no numbered entry tickets. Bonus sessions follow: one regular and one anime edition bought together at the venue counter from 13:00 bring a Ghost Sequence poster hand-over, two of each a group photo with the members.
Shinjuku Kabuki hall Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the general edition of the first full album Birth of Riot (DCCA-183, 3,630 yen, out 2026-10-07), in the 5th-floor event space at Tower Records Shibuya. START 15:15, gather at 15:00: a signing of fans' own items, with the members in the outfits of their artist photos. An event entry ticket comes with each copy of the general edition bought at the store holding the event, first come, first served with reservations taking priority, and admits its holder to that store's event only. Times and contents as updated by Tower Records on 2026-10-01.
Tower Records Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
Maki Oyama
Two parts, presented by her band's guitarist: RIFF WARS (OPEN 14:30 / START 15:00), a talk and live session on Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath with one-chorus examples, and RIFF RIOT (OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30), a full cover set and an after party, with Maki Oyama on vocals. A day-and-night pass or a ticket for either part, plus one drink for each part; tickets on LivePocket.
Kyobashi livehouse Arc Osaka, Japan
Two performances, START 12:30 and 17:30 (the closing special). The lobby opens 60 minutes before each performance. A stage play by SEPT, which mixes music and theatre: Miyako of LOVEBITES plays the role of Serika in every performance, and guitar in the closing live set of the 12:30 performance.
Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero Tokyo, Japan
ALHAMBRA
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00. The band's first Osaka show in nine years, for its album Skyward Pray, with YUHKI of GALNERYUS on keyboards and a support guitarist. Drink charge 700 yen.
THE LIVE HOUSE soma Osaka, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. A session band in which Shun Minari of BLINDMAN plays drums. Reservations, with numbered entry, from 17:00 on September 13, 2026.
Kannai STORMY MONDAY Kanagawa, Japan
Sally
START 14:00, on the 9th floor of Tower Records Shinjuku. A talk and signing event for Sally's second solo album RE:RAIGN (release date November 11, 2026), hosted by Hitomi (MARQUEE/AVALON). From November 10, the day the album arrives, buyers of either edition at this store, the limited edition MIZL-60003 or the standard edition MICL-20017, receive an entry voucher and a signing ticket, first come, first served with reservations first: one entry voucher per transaction and one signing ticket per copy bought. On the day the vouchers are exchanged from 13:00 for numbered entry tickets, the numbers handed out at random, and ticket holders gather at 13:40. Sally signs the jacket of the RE:RAIGN bought.
Tower Records Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan
Online bingo event for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, streamed live on Limista Official Channel on YouTube: the stream opens at 19:00 with talk and the bingo starts at 19:30, with all five members. Buying the regular edition (WPCL-13843, 2,310 yen plus packing and shipping) on Limista, from 12:00 on 2026-11-06 until partway through the stream, brings a digital group photo and one digital bingo card; prizes go by finishing order, from a two-minute talk with the members for the first three to signed photos, posters and clear files. Archive until 12:00 on 2026-11-29.
Limista (online) Online, Japan
END ALL / HAGANE / HELL FREEZES OVER / Pale / SABBRABELLS / Tears Of Tragedy
OPEN 13:00 / START 14:00. All-standing bill with END ALL, HAGANE, HELL FREEZES OVER, Pale, SABBRABELLS and Tears Of Tragedy, with more acts to be announced. The e+ advance lottery runs from 18:00 on September 19 to 23:59 on September 27, 2026.
CLUB CITTA' Kanagawa, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30. A five-act solo showcase presented by DreamARK, with one performer from each group: STMLT is represented by Kirara, alongside sets from members of four other groups. Drink charge payable on entry. Ticket prices had not been announced when this was listed.
MsmileBOX Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. The postponed Kichijoji date of the Gate of Heaven tour, originally 31 January 2026; tickets for that date are honoured at the door. Billed as one of the band's abarenbo shows, which is their own term for a night where moshing and stage diving are encouraged. Unholy Orpheus, the members' other project, open. Ticket sales have closed.
Kichijoji CLUB SEATA Tokyo, Japan
Bill as listed by the band: LUMiRiSE / ALL iN FAZE / Disconnect Cendrillon / and one more act. OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. The band's page lists tickets at ¥3,000 / ¥3,800, on sale from 8 October 12:00.
Umeda Zeela Osaka, Japan
Sally
START 18:30; queueing from 18:20. A signing event at Disk Union Osaka (ACT III 1F, 15-17 Doyamacho, Kita-ku, Osaka) for Sally's second solo album RE:RAIGN (release date November 11, 2026). Buyers of either edition at this store, the limited edition MIZL-60003 or the standard edition MICL-20017, receive an entry slip, first come, first served while stocks last; purchases at other Disk Union shops or online do not qualify, and the store asks buyers to check that slips are left before buying. Sally signs the copy of RE:RAIGN bought. One slip admits one person once, and everyone from primary-school age needs one. No recording, filming or photography.
Disk Union Osaka Osaka, Japan
Internet signing for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei. Reserve the set of two regular and two anime editions (8,360 yen plus packing and shipping) on Limista and a member signs and writes your nickname on the jacket of the edition you choose before it is sent; the signing streams live on the East Of Eden official YouTube channel from 19:00, reading buyers' nicknames out on air. First come, first served while the planned number lasts; archive until 20:00 on 2026-11-29.
Limista (online) Online, Japan
Fan-club-only show, the Osaka date added to THE SHINING VOL.5. OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00, all reserved seating with a separate drink charge, one ticket per person. Fan club lottery open until 23:59 on November 3, 2026; new members may apply. No preschool children.
Namba Hatch Osaka, Japan
Circuit festival held across nine Shimokitazawa venues; the venue LUMiRiSE plays has not been announced. OPEN 11:30 / START 12:00. Ticket applications run from 20:00 on September 24 to 23:59 on September 30, 2026.
Shimokitazawa circuit venues Tokyo, Japan
Sally
OPEN 12:30 / START 13:00; perk-ticket holders enter early from 12:15. A fan meeting for the release of Sally's second solo album RE:RAIGN (release date November 11, 2026), with songs from the album and talk, at Bar BK, TOPORO51 5F, 2-18-18 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. Entry runs in ticket-number order, perk tickets (A1-) before advance tickets (B1-). The perk ticket comes with a signed memorial ticket, a two-shot photo voucher and early entry; the two-shot photo voucher is also to be sold on its own on the day for 2,000 yen. Numbers are limited. Tickets are sold first come, first served at LivePocket from 20:00 on October 5 to 23:59 on November 20 (one QR-code ticket per person; sold by A-Line Music), and a 700 yen drink charge is payable on entry.
Bar BK Osaka, Japan
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. KOIAI's one-man show marking one year since "REBOOT", the November 22, 2025 one-man show at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall where the band's current five-piece first played together. Theater G Rosso is in Tokyo Dome City. All seats reserved. Upgrade (an add-on for seat-ticket holders, sales from November 4, 2026): a guaranteed seat near the front and a photo session with the members after the show. Official lottery pre-sale through Ticket Pia: 12:00 October 4 to 23:59 October 12, 2026, results from 18:00 on October 15. No admission for children under 6.
Theater G Rosso Tokyo, Japan
Aphasia
OPEN 16:00 / START 16:30. A multi-band bill with AREDREDS feat. HILE and POWERSQUAD, among others. Advance tickets are reserved through the band's own form until 22:00 the day before.
Meguro Live Station Tokyo, Japan
Maki Oyama
OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30. An added Osaka date of her THE REMAINS tour, with her band. The VIP ticket (first entry, rehearsal viewing, a backstage pass, a signed setlist and a photo) was sold in the presale; general sale on LivePocket from 12:30 on October 24, 2026.
Bigtwin Dinner PANHEAD GROOVE Osaka, Japan
OPEN 12:00 / START 13:00. Crystal Lake's own festival, held for the first time since 2021. The first announced acts include Crystal Lake, Adept, C-GATE, HANABIE. and Maximum The Hormone, with more to come.
Toyosu PIT Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, in the 5th-floor event space at Tower Records Shibuya. Gather 18:30 / START 19:00. A screening of about 10 to 15 minutes of staff-shot footage from behind the scenes of East Of Eden Live in Hong Kong 2026 (2026-10-25), the band's first headline show in Hong Kong, watched with Ayasa, Akane Minato, MINA and MIZUKI, then bonus sessions: one regular edition (WPCL-13843, 2,310 yen) bought on the day from 16:00 brings a numbered entry ticket and an anime-edition jacket-photo sticker hand-over; two regular and two anime editions (WPCL-13844, 1,870 yen) together bring a group photo with the members.
Tower Records Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
Fan-club-only show, the Tokyo date of THE SHINING VOL.5. OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00, all reserved seating, one ticket per person. Fan club lottery (second round) open until 23:59 on November 3, 2026; new members may apply. No preschool children.
LINE CUBE SHIBUYA Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the single Ghost Sequence (out 2026-11-04), the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, at the special venue by the first entrance on the ground floor of Yodobashi Akiba, the last of the eight. Gather 13:30 / START 14:00. A mini live with Ayasa, Akane Minato and MINA, then bonus sessions: one regular edition (WPCL-13843, 2,310 yen) bought on the day from 12:00 brings a numbered entry ticket and a regular-edition jacket-photo sticker hand-over; two regular and two anime editions (WPCL-13844, 1,870 yen) together bring a group photo with the members. Buying needs a Yodobashi Gold Point Card, which can be made on the spot.
Yodobashi Akiba Tokyo, Japan
In-store event by Josh Homme for the Japanese tour behind Perfecth: an acoustic set, a fan Q&A and a talk session. Entry is by lottery among buyers of eligible titles reserved through the store's pre-paid ordering from October 2 (12:00) to October 25 (23:59); winners are announced on October 28. Winner verification 18:00-19:40, entry 19:40 / START 20:00.
Tower Records Shibuya B1F CUTUP STUDIO Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. An event of the FM COCOLO programme Groove-Method, at which MINA, bassist of East Of Eden, plays as a guest with her own band. Only the presales have been announced.
Zepp Namba Osaka, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. All standing. Presented by Creativeman Productions with cooperation from Victor Entertainment. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under).
Umeda CLUB QUATTRO Osaka, Japan
The Tokyo night of the two-show finale to the 45th-anniversary year. It falls on 25 November, the day THE BIRTHDAY EVE was released in 1981 — the promoter Creativeman says as much in its own copy. OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00, all seats reserved. Tickets went on general sale on 8 August 2026 at ¥20,000 (fan club front-row seat with goods), ¥15,000 (premium seat) and ¥11,000 (general reserved), tax included. Children under six are not admitted. Presented by Katana Music and Creativeman Productions; buyers outside Japan go through w.pia.jp/a/loudnessend26eng/. A VIP upgrade was announced on 21 October 2026: 50 per show at ¥11,000 tax included, on top of a ticket for the same show, with a photo with the members before doors (gathering at 16:00; one shot on the buyer’s own camera) and VIP-only goods — a signed card, a VIP laminate pass, a café tumbler, a hardcover notebook, a highlighter and a shopper bag. Sales are planned only through the fan club and Creativeman member presales and Ticket Pia’s general sale. Live on WOWOW LIVE from 19:00 (announced by the band on 24 September 2026), also streamed live on WOWOW On Demand and Lemino Premium, with a month of catch-up on WOWOW On Demand after the broadcast.
LINE CUBE SHIBUYA Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. The first of three Japanese shows on the tour for Perfecth and the band's first here in two years. Tickets went on general sale on 1 August 2026 at 10:00, after a Creativeman members' presale from 18 July and an official presale from 22 July. Second-floor reserved seats are sold through e+ only. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under). Presented by Creativeman Productions with Beatink.
Zepp Haneda (TOKYO) Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. All standing. Presented by Creativeman Productions with cooperation from Victor Entertainment. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under).
Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO Hiroshima, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. The second of the three Japanese shows, on the same terms as Tokyo. Tickets went on general sale on 1 August 2026 at 10:00. Local information is handled by Sunday Folk Promotion. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under). Presented by Creativeman Productions with Beatink.
Zepp Nagoya Aichi, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. The Tokyo date of the event of the FM COCOLO programme Groove-Method, at which MINA, bassist of East Of Eden, plays as a guest with her own band. Only the presales have been announced.
Zepp Haneda (TOKYO) Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. All standing. Presented by Creativeman Productions with cooperation from Victor Entertainment. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under).
Club METRO Kyoto, Japan
The Osaka night of the two-show finale, and the band’s first hall show in its home city in some years. OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00, all seats reserved. Tickets went on general sale on 8 August 2026 at ¥20,000 (fan club front-row seat with goods), ¥15,000 (premium seat) and ¥11,000 (general reserved), tax included. Children under six are not admitted. Presented by Katana Music and Creativeman Productions. A VIP upgrade was announced on 21 October 2026: 50 per show at ¥11,000 tax included, on top of a ticket for the same show, with a photo with the members before doors (gathering at 16:00; one shot on the buyer’s own camera) and VIP-only goods — a signed card, a VIP laminate pass, a café tumbler, a hardcover notebook, a highlighter and a shopper bag. Sales are planned only through the fan club and Creativeman member presales and Ticket Pia’s general sale.
NHK Osaka Hall Osaka, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30 (planned). Hana of DOLL$BOXX (Gacharic Spin) appears at this event; the ticket details have not been announced. The venue charges 600 yen for a drink at the door.
KOENJI HIGH Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00 — an hour earlier than the Tokyo and Nagoya nights. The last of the three Japanese shows. Tickets went on general sale on 1 August 2026 at 10:00. Local information is handled by Kyodo Information. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under). Presented by Creativeman Productions with Beatink.
Zepp Namba Osaka, Japan
CONCERTO MOON
OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30. One of the three dates of the band's THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN 2026 run. Tickets from Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket and the venue.
ell.SIZE Aichi, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Obihiro MEGASTONE Hokkaido, Japan
Two parts, "Good Afternoon" (OPEN 17:15 / START 17:45) and "Good Evening" (OPEN 19:30 / START 20:00), each 5,500 yen with unreserved seats, two tickets per person, plus a 600 yen drink. An event of Hana of DOLL$BOXX (Gacharic Spin); general sale on LivePocket from 12:00 on October 31, 2026.
Suidobashi Words Tokyo, Japan
D_Drive
OPEN 15:30 / START 16:30. A one-man show of D_Drive, with Yuki of East Of Eden on guitar; all seats reserved. Fan club tickets guarantee the front rows; general sale on e+ from 20:00 on September 12, 2026. Drink charge extra.
NEW SIDE BEACH!! Kanagawa, Japan
Circuit festival across eleven Shimokitazawa venues in Setagaya, Tokyo, with 42 acts announced so far. Lonesome_Blue were named in the second lineup wave; no stage or set time has been published for the band. OPEN 11:00 (provisional) and entry is in order of arrival. Door tickets cost 1,000 yen more than advance, and the student ticket requires student ID on entry.
Shimokitazawa circuit venues Tokyo, Japan
Release event for the general edition of the first full album Birth of Riot (DCCA-183, 3,630 yen, out 2026-10-07), in the in-store event space at Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi. START 18:30, gather at 18:15: a CD-sleeve signing, with the members in their own clothes. An event entry ticket comes with each copy of the general edition bought at the store holding the event, first come, first served with reservations taking priority, and admits its holder to that store's event only. Times and contents as updated by Tower Records on 2026-10-01.
Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi Osaka, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Kitami Onion Hall Hokkaido, Japan
OPEN 16:45 / START 17:30. An instrumental event at which Jill, violinist of Unlucky Morpheus, plays with her twin-violin project, and Jinya of the same band plays guitar in the support band. Standing; the premier ticket was a lottery and the postcard ticket is sold out. One drink charge on the day.
Live Spot RAG Kyoto, Japan
SEX MACHINEGUNS
The main day of the two-day festival on Ishigaki Island (eve party on 28 November). Two-day passes 7,000 yen (6,000 yen for island residents); main day only 6,000 yen (5,000 yen for residents); eve party 2,000 yen; free for high-school students and younger. Tickets on LivePocket until 00:00 on 28 November. Door and start times have not been announced.
Funakura no Sato (Ishigaki Island) Okinawa, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. All standing. Presented by Creativeman Productions with cooperation from Victor Entertainment. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under).
Nagoya CLUB QUATTRO Aichi, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Billed as NIGHT ONE, "A Celebration of HANOI ROCKS", one of two Tokyo shows marking the 45th anniversary of his debut. Presented by Creativeman Productions with cooperation from Victor Entertainment. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under).
EX THEATER ROPPONGI Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Billed as NIGHT TWO, "1987-2026 SOLO YEARS", one of two Tokyo shows marking the 45th anniversary of his debut. Presented by Creativeman Productions with cooperation from Victor Entertainment. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026. No entry for children of preschool age (5 and under).
EX THEATER ROPPONGI Tokyo, Japan
DGM / TERAMAZE
The flyer marks this night "EARLY DAYS". TERAMAZE appears as the support act. Tickets through EVP4U. Door and start times and the on-sale date have not been announced.
Koenji HIGH Tokyo, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Uplink Kyoto Kyoto, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. A session band in which Shun Minari of BLINDMAN plays drums. Reservations from 17:00 on October 4, 2026.
Kannai STORMY MONDAY Kanagawa, Japan
DGM / TERAMAZE
The flyer marks this night "and NOW". TERAMAZE appears as the support act. Tickets through EVP4U. Door and start times and the on-sale date have not been announced.
Akabane ReNY alpha Tokyo, Japan
A fan meeting in two parts: part one OPEN 11:30 / START 12:00, part two OPEN 14:00 / START 14:30, each planned to run 60 to 90 minutes, with a track-by-track talk on the new album, a prize draw and a photo session. Tickets are ¥5,000 in advance, tax included, numbered, with a five-shot photo ticket. The venue is on the 8th floor of Shidax Culture Village, 1-12-10 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku.
Shidax Culture Hall Tokyo, Japan
The first of two nights closing out ANTHEM’s 2026 touring. OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00, all standing, with a drink charge payable separately on the door. Tickets are ¥8,000 in advance and ¥9,000 on the day, tax included; the official-site window ran from 5 to 13 September 2026, the Creativeman members’ window from 14 to 16 September, the play-guide pre-sales from 17 to 30 September, and general sale opens on 3 October 2026. The venue is on the ground floor of Yokohama Arena at 3-10 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama. Presented by Creativeman Productions, produced by Metal Man and PGG with Ward Records.
NEW SIDE BEACH!! Kanagawa, Japan
A one-off special show announced on September 26, 2026, with the fan club presale opening the same day. The band calls it a departure from their usual one-man format: one night of songs chosen for the occasion rather than a straight set of their own. OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00. Reserved seating only, four tickets per person: S tickets at 13,000 yen include a bonus item handed over at the venue, A tickets are 8,500 yen. Children aged four and over need a ticket of their own. Enquiries: Kyodo Yokohama.
KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre Kanagawa, Japan
Solo Christmas show by Asami, vocalist of LOVEBITES, in a piano duo set: held at JZ Brat in Shibuya, Tokyo, every December from 2023 to 2025, and in Osaka for the first time. Two shows, OPEN 13:00 / START 14:00 and OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. All seats reserved, with a welcome drink and an appetiser plate, a send-off by Asami and a signed present. Tickets by lottery at Rakuten Ticket until 23:59 on November 3, 2026.
JAZZ CLUB GALLON Osaka, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Theatre Umeda Osaka, Japan
Ten-act bill. OPEN 11:30 / START 12:00. TicketDive lists the advance ticket at ¥5,400 including the ¥700 drink charge; general sale opens September 29 at 21:00 and closes December 5.
Kichijoji CLUB SEATA Tokyo, Japan
The second of the two nights, and the earlier of the pair on the clock: OPEN 15:30 / START 16:00, all standing, with a drink charge payable separately on the door. Tickets are ¥8,000 in advance and ¥9,000 on the day, tax included, on the same four-window sale as the 5 December show, with general sale opening on 3 October 2026. The venue is on the ground floor of Yokohama Arena at 3-10 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama. Presented by Creativeman Productions, produced by Metal Man and PGG with Ward Records.
NEW SIDE BEACH!! Kanagawa, Japan
SEX MACHINEGUNS
OPEN 14:00 / START 14:30, ending at 18:00. An inclusion-themed community event of talks, dance and exchange with a live performance; a live-only ticket is not offered. Tickets on Peatix, first to residents of Fukushima.
club SONIC iwaki Fukushima, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
KBC Cinema Fukuoka, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. A concert by Eric Martin of MR. BIG. Tickets on e+.
Fukuoka Toyota Hall Scala Espacio Fukuoka, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. A session band in which Shun Minari of BLINDMAN plays drums, with an audience and a paid stream. Reservations from 20:00 on October 10, 2026.
Kichijoji Silver Elephant Tokyo, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Forum Sendai Miyagi, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. A session band in which Shun Minari of BLINDMAN plays drums, with an audience and a paid stream. Reservations from 20:00 on October 11, 2026.
Kichijoji Silver Elephant Tokyo, Japan
Solo Christmas show by Asami, vocalist of LOVEBITES, with a full band, held at JZ Brat in Shibuya every December from 2023 to 2025. Two shows, OPEN 16:30 / START 17:15 and OPEN 19:30 / START 20:15, at Ebisu Garden Place. 1F reserved seats with a welcome drink and a course dinner; 2F standing with a welcome drink and appetisers; both with a send-off by Asami and a signed present. Tickets by lottery at Rakuten Ticket until 23:59 on November 3, 2026.
BLUE NOTE PLACE Tokyo, Japan
SABER TIGER
OPEN 15:30 / START 16:00. SABER TIGER's own event, with TEARS OF TRAGEDY, Punish and EARTHSHAKER, among others; SABER TIGER play last. Seated, unreserved, numbered entry.
Zepp Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
HEAVEN'S ROCK Kumagaya VJ-1 Saitama, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Cinemonde Ishikawa, Japan
Sally
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00. A session with Masayoshi Yamashita (Ba), Nov (Vo), KENTARO (Gt) and drummer Haruka Mori; Sally appears as guest guitarist. A paid stream is also offered on TwitCasting.
Motoyawata Route Fourteen Chiba, Japan
Shinji Wajima (Ningen Isu)
OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00. An acoustic singing event with Shinji Wajima, guitarist of Ningen Isu, among the performers, with NARASAKI, TAKE of FLOW and Takemasa Ono of KEYTALK. A member's appearance, not a band show.
Shinjuku LOFT/PLUS ONE Tokyo, Japan
SABER TIGER
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00. The band's year-end party with the five members, with a photo session; 6,000 yen with food and two drinks (all-you-can-drink for 1,000 yen more). Reservations on TIGET from October 27, 2026 at 20:00, paid at the door.
HOT TIME Hokkaido, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Cinema Skhole Aichi, Japan
Masanori Ito
OPEN 19:00 / START 19:30. Talk event by metal journalist Masanori Ito, presented by Udo Artists. All seats reserved. The on-sale date had not been announced when this page was written.
Bunkyo Civic Hall Small Hall Tokyo, Japan
HANABIE.'s official schedule lists the band at Songdo Convensia on December 18 and December 20, 2026. Door and set times and ticket prices are not given there.
Songdo Convensia Incheon, South Korea
In-store event for the album Through the Night, released 2026-12-02, announced on the band official schedule. The start time and the entry conditions were not published with the announcement.
Tower Records Sapporo PARCO Hokkaido, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Shonan bit Kanagawa, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Human Trust Cinema Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
A screening of KIZUNA, the documentary about Eric Martin of MR. BIG, followed by a talk with Eric Martin himself, on the day the film opens or in its first weeks. The cinema announces the times and tickets.
Uplink Kichijoji Tokyo, Japan
Masanori Ito / 和田 誠 / MARTY FRIEDMAN / 鈴木研一 (Ningen Isu) / Midori (LOVEBITES) / Shinya Tange (OUTRAGE) / Yosuke Abe (OUTRAGE) / Naoto Shibata (ANTHEM)
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. All-standing DJ event hosted by metal journalist Masanori Ito, with Marty Friedman and Midori (LOVEBITES) among the four guest DJs and SHIBATANGE among the special guests. Paper tickets only, up to six per person; general on-sale from 10:00 on September 20, 2026. OUTRAGE's Shinya Tange and Yosuke Abe are also on the bill, billed as themselves rather than as the band; SHIBATANGE is ANTHEM's Naoto Shibata with Shinya Tange.
CLUB CITTA' Kanagawa, Japan
HANABIE.'s official schedule lists the band at Songdo Convensia on December 18 and December 20, 2026. Door and set times and ticket prices are not given there.
Songdo Convensia Incheon, South Korea
ASTERISM
OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30. Multi-act bill with DIZZYREVERSE and Little Lilith among the other acts.
Otsuka Hearts+ Tokyo, Japan
GEKIROCK CLOTHING’s 12th-anniversary LIVE & DJ party, held again at WOMB after the shop’s 10th-anniversary event there in 2024. OPEN 13:00 / CLOSE 21:00 (provisional). The first lineup also names Naked Identity Created by King, among others, with more acts and the DJs still to be announced. Tickets are ¥6,000 in advance and ¥7,000 on the door, plus a drink charge; TiGET sales opened at 20:00 on October 16, 2026. Presented by GEKIROCK CLOTHING.
WOMB Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30. Year-end solo show, with Hana of DOLL$BOXX (Gacharic Spin) on guitar and Yunika Impact of KOIAI on bass in her band. The advance tickets are sold out on e+.
Rock Bar Bauhaus Roppongi Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:45. Three acts are on the bill, Zilqy and East Of Eden among them. Preschool children are not admitted and every child of primary-school age and above needs a ticket.
LIQUIDROOM Tokyo, Japan
44MAGNUM
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. Listed by e+ as a make-up show (furikae kouen), with general sale from October 31, 2026 at 10:00, first come, first served; e+ gives no price.
NEW SIDE BEACH!! Kanagawa, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. A session band in which Shun Minari of BLINDMAN plays drums. Reservations from 17:00 on October 24, 2026.
Kannai STORMY MONDAY Kanagawa, Japan
In-store event for the album Through the Night, released 2026-12-02, announced on the band official schedule. The start time and the entry conditions were not published with the announcement.
Tower Records Kanazawa Forus Ishikawa, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Nishi-Eifuku JAM Tokyo, Japan
Gacharic Spin
Two shows this day: the 17th-anniversary tour date (OPEN 13:30 / START 14:00) and a separately ticketed Special Live, "Liver Daienzai Nagoya-hen" (OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00), each with premium, regular and under-25 tickets. Gacharic Spin is the band of F Chopper KOGA, Hana, TOMO-ZO and Oreo Reona of DOLL$BOXX. Drink charge extra.
Electric Lady Land Aichi, Japan
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. A trio with Shun Minari of BLINDMAN on drums, with an audience and a paid stream (the September date was postponed). Reservations from 16:00 on October 1, 2026.
SHOCK ON Saitama, Japan
OPEN 14:40 / START 15:00. A show by Yoshi, guitarist of ALDIOUS, with Sawa of the same band as a guest on bass; tickets went on sale on September 5, 2026, through her shop.
Hamaotsu B-Flat Shiga, Japan
Birthday event for BRIDEAR's KIMI, in two sets on the day (part 1 open 14:50 / start 15:00, part 2 open 17:50 / start 18:00). The ticket includes a meal and free drinks. Fan club (b.stage) lottery from 12:00 on October 30 to 23:59 on November 9, 2026, one application per person per set, up to four tickets.
Kichijoji Bar SHUWA-WA Tokyo, Japan
ASTERISM
OPEN 10:20 / START 10:40, close 14:40. A daytime show: another act's EP release event, with ASTERISM and Broken By The Scream also on the bill.
Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 13:00 / START 13:30, scheduled to end at 15:30. A year-end fan event with food, games, talk and performances; free seating by admission number, with a three-shot photo on your own smartphone and a send-off high-five. Tickets by lottery on LivePocket from 19:00 on October 29 to 23:59 on November 8 (results from 15:00 on November 11), two per person.
Pumpkin Rocks Osaka, Japan
A birthday one-man show for Sakura, announced on September 26, 2026. It falls inside the run of the band's Through the Night album tour, which opens in Saitama on December 12. OPEN 18:15 / START 19:00. Advance tickets are 5,000 yen including tax and carry a numbered entry slip, with a drink charge on top; the show is all standing and pre-school children are not admitted. Resale for profit is prohibited. Tickets are on e+: after the fan club and CLUB EUCLID PORTAL presale lotteries, the official presale lottery from 12:00 on November 4 to 23:59 on November 10, 2026, and general sale from 12:00 JST on November 21, 2026, two tickets per person; overseas residents use the e+ inbound page.
Shibuya Ongakudo Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 9:30 / START 12:00. The year-end festival runs on December 26, 27, 29, 30 and 31, 2026; HANABIE. were added for December 29 with the full line-up announced on October 28, 2026. The timetable had not been published as of that day. The second ticket lottery runs in the festival's official app from 12:15 on October 28 to 16:00 on November 2, 2026.
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls Chiba, Japan
Two parts, OPEN 13:30 / START 14:00 and OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30. The fan club's year-end party with Ayasa, violinist of East Of Eden; reserved seats, applied for by fan club members, plus a 600 yen drink.
Tokyo Culture Culture Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30. Opening night of the three-date tour behind the triple A-side single Yeeet!, which runs Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo.
NAGOYA JAMMIN' Aichi, Japan
OPEN 12:00 / START 12:30. A circuit event across four Shimokitazawa venues: CLUB251, ReG, MOSAiC and Chikamatsu. The official schedule bills LUMiRiSE "and more"; the other acts and the venue LUMiRiSE plays had not been announced when this page was written. Tickets 5,500 yen or 6,500 yen (the two ticket types are not named), plus a 700 yen drink.
Shimokitazawa circuit venues Tokyo, Japan
In-store event for the album Through the Night, released 2026-12-02, announced on the band official schedule. The start time and the entry conditions were not published with the announcement.
Tower Records Fukuoka PARCO Fukuoka, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. Presented by CBC Television; invited and produced by Udo Artists. General on-sale from 10:00 on September 12, 2026.
Okaya Koki Nagoya Civic Hall Aichi, Japan
OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30. Second of the three dates on the release tour for the triple A-side single Yeeet!.
OSAKA MUSE Osaka, Japan
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30. All standing with numbered entry; no admission for preschool children; up to two tickets per person. What the bonus ticket includes is to be announced. Pre-sale for members of the fan club Lonesome_Red: 12:00 October 8 to 18:00 October 18, 2026, open to fans who join during that window.
SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO Tokyo, Japan
Birthday event for BRIDEAR's AYUMI, in two sets on the day (part 1 open 14:50 / start 15:00, part 2 open 17:50 / start 18:00). The ticket includes a meal and free drinks. Fan club (b.stage) lottery from 12:00 on October 30 to 23:59 on November 9, 2026, one application per person per set, up to four tickets.
Kichijoji Bar SHUWA-WA Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00. Added after the January 13 NHK Hall show sold out on the day it went on sale. Udo Premium Members presale (S seats, first come first served) from 12:00 on September 29, 2026; general on-sale from 10:00 on October 17, 2026.
SGC Hall Ariake Tokyo, Japan
In-store event for the album Through the Night, released 2026-12-02, announced on the band official schedule. The start time and the entry conditions were not published with the announcement.
Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi Osaka, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Koiwa Live Theater Orpheus Tokyo, Japan
SEX MACHINEGUNS
OPEN 14:00 / START 15:00. The 20th anniversary event of the rock bar MiDiAN, with Fairy Empire (Yousei Teikoku), Jupiter, DEVILOOF, a MiDiAN XX Session and more. The VIP ticket (50) brings priority entry and the event T-shirt.
Umeda Banana Hall Osaka, Japan
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00. A two-band show in F.A.D YOKOHAMA's own series, running since 2012. Advance ticket applications are open at e+; the general sale starts at 10:00 on November 1, 2026. Ticket prices had not been announced on the official page when this page was written.
F.A.D YOKOHAMA Kanagawa, Japan
Igorrr
Igorrr's first Japan show, presented by Marquee Inc. / Avalon Label as the second instalment of the label's 30th anniversary project. OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Standing only; no admission under 6. VIP tickets (50 available, first come first served) go on sale at 12:00 on September 4, 2026 via LivePocket and include a pre-doors meet and greet with photo and autograph plus priority entry. Standard advance tickets are sold through e+ only: lottery entry from 12:00 on September 4 to 23:59 on September 14, 2026, with general on-sale from 10:00 on September 25.
VEATS SHIBUYA Tokyo, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Machida CLASSIX Tokyo, Japan
A members’ event at the GEKIROCK CLOTHING shop in Shibuya for buyers of the PaleNeØ x GEKIROCK CLOTHING collaboration items (a spray-processed long-sleeve T-shirt at ¥11,000, a pigment-dyed T-shirt at ¥9,900 and a distressed cap at ¥6,600, tax included), on reservation from 18:00 on October 16 to 23:59 on November 1, 2026. One order of ¥25,000 or more, with the free application ticket added to the cart, admits the buyer; it is not a lottery, so everyone who applies can attend. Each member hands over a signed solo bromide (four in all), and there is a five-shot cheki photo with the four members. The time is sent to each applicant by email.
GEKIROCK CLOTHING Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 15:00 / START 15:30. SAKI's one-man show, with Hana of DOLL$BOXX (Gacharic Spin) on guitar in her band. The VIP ticket comes with benefits; general sale of the regular ticket on e+ from 10:00 on December 26, 2026. No pre-school children; drink charge extra.
Shibuya REX Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 9:30 / START 11:00. Ticket prices and the rest of the line-up have not been announced on the official channels yet.
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-3 Chiba, Japan
The Osaka night of the two-man tour DEVILOOF run under their own DEVI BATTLE banner, announced by DEVILOOF on 22 September 2026. Unlucky Morpheus and DEVILOOF are the whole of the bill. VIP tickets carrying a collaboration shirt and other extras went on sale with the announcement; doors, stage time and the general ticket price have not been published yet.
246 LIVEHOUSE GABU Osaka, Japan
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30. Tour final of the release tour for the triple A-side single Yeeet!; the venue's own schedule bills TRiDENT as the sole act. Preschool children are not admitted.
LIQUIDROOM Tokyo, Japan
18:00-22:00 local time (provisional), on the 6th floor of EMSPHERE by BTS Phrom Phong. SU-METAL of BABYMETAL appears as a special guest. Tickets THB 2,800-3,800 at THAI TICKET MAJOR, on sale from 11:00 Thai time (13:00 JST) on November 1, 2026. Organised by CEIPA x TOYOTA GROUP “MUSIC WAY PROJECT”.
UOB LIVE (EMSPHERE) Bangkok, Thailand
ASTERISM
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00. One of the four dates of ASTERISM TOUR 2027, a one-man tour, standing with numbered entry. Only the presales have been announced so far; the VIP ticket includes rehearsal viewing and a meet and greet.
INSA Fukuoka, Japan
sukekiyo
OPEN 17:15 / START 18:00. sukekiyo, the band of Kyo of DIR EN GREY. The two front-seat tickets, Gashin and Zekuu, come with bonuses and are sold to sukekiyo online and Kyo online members; general reserved seats go on sale on December 12, 2026.
ROHM Theatre Kyoto Main Hall Kyoto, Japan
ASTERISM
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00. One of the four dates of ASTERISM TOUR 2027, a one-man tour, standing with numbered entry. Only the presales have been announced so far; the VIP ticket includes rehearsal viewing and a meet and greet.
Live House ANIMA Osaka, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Urawa Narcis Saitama, Japan
ASTERISM
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00. One of the four dates of ASTERISM TOUR 2027, a one-man tour, standing with numbered entry. Only the presales have been announced so far; the VIP ticket includes rehearsal viewing and a meet and greet.
ell.FITS ALL Aichi, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Part of Megadeth's worldwide farewell tour and their 17th visit to Japan, the first in four years. Presented by FM COCOLO and FM802. Invited and produced by Udo Artists, with cooperation from Ward Records. Advance booking for Udo Premium Members runs from 12:00 on September 1 to 23:59 on September 6, 2026, and for Udo Members from 12:00 on September 3 to 18:00 on September 18. General on-sale from 10:00 on September 19, 2026.
Grand Cube Osaka Osaka, Japan
METALVERSE's fifth headline show, announced on 2026-09-19. The METALVERSE MEMBERSHIP pre-sale opens on 2026-10-01 at 18:00; doors, start time and ticket prices had not been announced when this page was written.
Spotify O-East Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 17:30 / START 18:30. VANDENBERG's own Japan tour, organised by Rubicon Music. Line-up: Adrian Vandenberg (guitar), Mats Levén (vocals), Sem Christoffel (bass), Mart Nijen Es (drums) and Len van de Laak (keyboards), playing Whitesnake songs alongside VANDENBERG's own. Tickets on sale from 12:00 on October 5, 2026 through the DISK HEAVEN online shop. The meet & greet ticket (limited each date) adds priority entry, a signing of one personal item, a photo session with the band, early access to the merchandise and a tour poster.
ell.FITS ALL Aichi, Japan
Part 1, a special talk for VIP ticket holders, OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00; part 2, the SERAPH concert, OPEN 18:00 / START 18:20. SERAPH is the solo project of Shinya, drummer of DIR EN GREY. Ayasa of East Of Eden plays guest violin in part 2. VIP tickets go to Shinya Channel members; general reserved seats from December 12, 2026. Drink charge extra.
Otemachi Mitsui Hall Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Part of Megadeth's worldwide farewell tour and their 17th visit to Japan, the first in four years. Presented by BAYFM78. Invited and produced by Udo Artists, with cooperation from Ward Records. Advance booking for Udo Premium Members runs from 12:00 on September 1 to 23:59 on September 6, 2026, and for Udo Members from 12:00 on September 3 to 18:00 on September 18. General on-sale from 10:00 on September 19, 2026.
Nippon Budokan Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. VANDENBERG's own Japan tour, organised by Rubicon Music. Line-up: Adrian Vandenberg (guitar), Mats Levén (vocals), Sem Christoffel (bass), Mart Nijen Es (drums) and Len van de Laak (keyboards), playing Whitesnake songs alongside VANDENBERG's own. Tickets on sale from 12:00 on October 5, 2026 through the DISK HEAVEN online shop. The meet & greet ticket (limited each date) adds priority entry, a signing of one personal item, a photo session with the band, early access to the merchandise and a tour poster.
BLAZE GOTANDA Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. A second Nippon Budokan night on Megadeth's farewell Japan tour, added after the February 22 Osaka and February 24 Budokan shows sold out on the day they went on sale. Presented by BAYFM78. Invited and produced by Udo Artists, with cooperation from Ward Records. Advance booking for Udo Premium Members (S seats, first come first served) runs from 12:00 on October 3 to 18:00 on October 9, 2026, and for Udo Members (S seats, first come first served) from 12:00 on October 5 to 18:00 on October 23. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 24, 2026.
Nippon Budokan Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. VANDENBERG's own Japan tour, organised by Rubicon Music. Line-up: Adrian Vandenberg (guitar), Mats Levén (vocals), Sem Christoffel (bass), Mart Nijen Es (drums) and Len van de Laak (keyboards), playing Whitesnake songs alongside VANDENBERG's own. Tickets on sale from 12:00 on October 5, 2026 through the DISK HEAVEN online shop. The meet & greet ticket (limited each date) adds priority entry, a signing of one personal item, a photo session with the band, early access to the merchandise and a tour poster.
BLAZE GOTANDA Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 17:30 / START 19:00. BON JOVI's first Japan shows since 2018, the first of two nights at Tokyo Dome on the Forever Tour. Presales: the VIP package lottery and the Udo Premium Members lottery (Gold and Silver seats), 12:00 on October 31 to 11:00 on November 5, 2026; Udo Premium Members (S seats, first come first served), 12:00 on October 31 to 23:59 on November 9; Udo Members (S seats, first come first served), 12:00 on November 2 to 18:00 on November 27; the Ticket Pia presale (Balcony, S, A and B seats and the group boxes) from 12:00 on November 2. General on-sale from 10:00 on November 28, 2026; if the presales reach their allocation there will be no general sale. Presented by J-WAVE, TOKYO FM and BAYFM78, with cooperation from Universal Music. Invited and produced by Udo Artists. Children under six are not admitted.
Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. VANDENBERG's own Japan tour, organised by Rubicon Music. Line-up: Adrian Vandenberg (guitar), Mats Levén (vocals), Sem Christoffel (bass), Mart Nijen Es (drums) and Len van de Laak (keyboards), playing Whitesnake songs alongside VANDENBERG's own. Tickets on sale from 12:00 on October 5, 2026 through the DISK HEAVEN online shop. The meet & greet ticket (limited each date) adds priority entry, a signing of one personal item, a photo session with the band, early access to the merchandise and a tour poster.
Kobe Harbor Studio Hyogo, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Motoyawata Route Fourteen Chiba, Japan
OPEN 15:30 / START 17:00. The second of two nights at Tokyo Dome on the Forever Tour, BON JOVI's first Japan visit since 2018. Presales: the VIP package lottery and the Udo Premium Members lottery (Gold and Silver seats), 12:00 on October 31 to 11:00 on November 5, 2026; Udo Premium Members (S seats, first come first served), 12:00 on October 31 to 23:59 on November 9; Udo Members (S seats, first come first served), 12:00 on November 2 to 18:00 on November 27; the Ticket Pia presale (Balcony, S, A and B seats and the group boxes) from 12:00 on November 2. General on-sale from 10:00 on November 28, 2026; if the presales reach their allocation there will be no general sale. Presented by J-WAVE, TOKYO FM and BAYFM78, with cooperation from Universal Music. Invited and produced by Udo Artists. Children under six are not admitted.
Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo night of the two-man tour DEVILOOF run under their own DEVI BATTLE banner, announced by DEVILOOF on 22 September 2026. Unlucky Morpheus and DEVILOOF are the whole of the bill. VIP tickets carrying a collaboration shirt and other extras went on sale with the announcement; doors, stage time and the general ticket price have not been published yet.
clubasia Tokyo, Japan
ASTERISM
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. One of the four dates of ASTERISM TOUR 2027, a one-man tour, standing with numbered entry. Only the presales have been announced so far; the VIP ticket includes rehearsal viewing and a meet and greet. The tour final.
SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO Tokyo, Japan
VICTORIUS / SERIOUS BLACK / ALL FOR METAL / ALLEGIANCE REIGN
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00, running until 21:00. The first of two nights. Victorius returns to Japan with Serious Black, also back after a long absence, and All For Metal joins as a support act on its first visit to Japan; Allegiance Reign completes this night's bill. All standing, with a drink charge on entry. The U24 ticket is mainly for students and needs ID showing the holder's age on entry. The soundcheck viewing (this night only) and the meet and greet are add-ons for ticket holders, limited in number and in principle with the headliner only.
Daikanyama UNIT Tokyo, Japan
VICTORIUS / SERIOUS BLACK / ALL FOR METAL / Rakshasa
OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00, running until 21:00. The second of two nights. Victorius returns to Japan with Serious Black, also back after a long absence, and All For Metal joins as a support act on its first visit to Japan; Rakshasa completes this night's bill. All standing, with a drink charge on entry. The U24 ticket is mainly for students and needs ID showing the holder's age on entry. The meet and greet is an add-on for ticket holders, limited in number and in principle with the headliner only.
Daikanyama UNIT Tokyo, Japan
DRAIN
Part of Drain's Australian and Asian run. Door and start times, ticket prices and on-sale dates have not been announced yet.
clubasia Tokyo, Japan
DRAIN
Part of Drain's Australian and Asian run. Door and start times, ticket prices and on-sale dates have not been announced yet.
Kawasaki CLUB CITTA' Kanagawa, Japan
DRAIN
Part of Drain's Australian and Asian run. Door and start times, ticket prices and on-sale dates have not been announced yet.
America-mura DROP Osaka, Japan
Additional Tokyo show, added on demand. OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30. Presented by Evoken de Valhall Production. Standing throughout, with a drink charge payable on entry. Tickets go on sale on 24 October 2026 at 10:00. The VIP ticket starts at 12,000 yen and buyers may pay more if they wish.
Daikanyama UNIT Tokyo, Japan
DRAIN
Part of Drain's Australian and Asian run. Door and start times, ticket prices and on-sale dates have not been announced yet.
3STAR IMAIKE Aichi, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30. Presented by Evoken de Valhall Production. Standing throughout, with a drink charge payable on entry. Tickets go on sale on 19 September 2026 at 10:00. The VIP ticket starts at 12,000 yen and buyers may pay more if they wish; the standard ticket price had not been announced when this page was written.
Daikanyama UNIT Tokyo, Japan
VOW WOW
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. All reserved seating; advance ticket 13,000 yen tax included. Pia lottery presale (all three dates, four tickets maximum) from noon on October 10 to 23:59 on October 25, 2026. Ages 6 and over require a ticket; under sixes are not admitted. A separate drink charge is collected on entry at this venue.
COMTEC PORTBASE Aichi, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30. Presented by Evoken de Valhall Production. Standing throughout, with a drink charge payable on entry. Tickets go on sale on 19 September 2026 at 10:00. The VIP ticket starts at 12,000 yen and buyers may pay more if they wish; the standard ticket price had not been announced when this page was written.
Kobe Harbor Studio Hyogo, Japan
The opening Fukuoka date of DOLL$BOXX TOUR 2027 DOLLS AETHER, which shares its name with the band’s third album DOLLS AETHER, announced for release in March 2027. OPEN 15:30 / START 16:00. The band’s site announces that ticket sales have started and links to Lawson Ticket.
DRUM Be-1 Fukuoka, Japan
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00. FROZEN CROWN headline show in Osaka, two days before Legends of AVALON at CLUB CITTA' in Kawasaki. Standing only, with numbered entry. VIP tickets (50, first-come, LivePocket only, from 12:00 on October 9, 2026) include a meet and greet with photos and signing before doors, priority entry and limited merchandise. Regular standing tickets are sold by e+ only: advance lottery from 12:00 on October 16 to 23:59 on November 2, then general sale from 10:00 on November 13. Door tickets cost 1,000 yen more; children under six are not admitted.
SHINSAIBASHI SUNHALL Osaka, Japan
The Osaka date of DOLL$BOXX TOUR 2027 DOLLS AETHER, which shares its name with the band’s third album DOLLS AETHER, announced for release in March 2027. OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. The band’s site announces that ticket sales have started and links to Lawson Ticket.
BIGCAT Osaka, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Akita Club SWINDLE Akita, Japan
SHOW-YA
OPEN 15:15 / START 16:00. One of the dates of SHOW-YA 100 LIVE AGAIN, all standing. The VIP ticket brings priority entry, a laminate pass and a photo session with the five members after the show; the student ticket needs a student ID on the day.
Morioka CLUB CHANGE WAVE Iwate, Japan
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. Presented by FM COCOLO and FM802, supported by Sports Nippon Newspapers. Invited and produced by Udo Artists, with cooperation from Sony Music Labels. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026.
Asue Arena Osaka Osaka, Japan
FROZEN CROWN / HAGANE / MOONLIGHT SORCERY / PARAMENA / MONOCHROME CINDERELLA
OPEN 14:00 / START 15:00. The second Legends of AVALON, after the first at the same venue on March 22, 2025, and the third event of the Marquee / Avalon label 30th-anniversary series. Headlined by FROZEN CROWN and HAGANE, with MOONLIGHT SORCERY on their first visit to Japan and PARAMENA and MONOCHROME CINDERELLA as the opening acts. Standing tickets: e+ advance lottery from 12:00 on October 16 to 23:59 on November 2, 2026, then general sale (e+, Pia, Lawson) from 10:00 on November 13. The 2F reserved seats are sold first-come by LivePocket from 12:00 on October 9; the student and parent-and-child tickets are LivePocket only, on dates still to be announced. Door tickets cost 1,000 yen more for every type; children under six are not admitted.
CLUB CITTA' Kanagawa, Japan
The Nagoya date of DOLL$BOXX TOUR 2027 DOLLS AETHER, which shares its name with the band’s third album DOLLS AETHER, announced for release in March 2027. OPEN 15:30 / START 16:00. The band’s site announces that ticket sales have started and links to Lawson Ticket.
Electric Lady Land Aichi, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Presented by J-WAVE and TOKYO FM. Invited and produced by Udo Artists, with cooperation from Sony Music Labels. General on-sale from 10:00 on October 3, 2026.
Ariake Arena Tokyo, Japan
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. A second Ariake Arena night on TOTO's 50th anniversary tour, added after the March 23 show sold out. Presented by J-WAVE and TOKYO FM. Invited and produced by Udo Artists, with cooperation from Sony Music Labels. Advance booking for Udo Premium Members (S seats, first come first served): 12:00 on October 21 to 23:59 on October 27, 2026; for Udo Members (S seats, first come first served): 12:00 on October 23 to 18:00 on November 13, 2026. General on-sale from 10:00 on November 14, 2026.
Ariake Arena Tokyo, Japan
VOW WOW
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. All reserved seating; advance ticket 13,000 yen tax included. Pia lottery presale (all three dates, four tickets maximum) from noon on October 10 to 23:59 on October 25, 2026. Ages 6 and over require a ticket; under sixes are not admitted.
Festival Hall Osaka, Japan
The closing Tokyo date of DOLL$BOXX TOUR 2027 DOLLS AETHER, which shares its name with the band’s third album DOLLS AETHER, announced for release in March 2027. OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. The band’s site announces that ticket sales have started and links to Lawson Ticket.
EX THEATER ROPPONGI Tokyo, Japan
MAR 2027
DATE TBA
RUMBLE×JAG 2027
Two-day punk and loud-rock festival held on March 13-14, 2027, promoted by RAD ENTERTAINMENT and JAILHOUSE. OPEN 10:00 / START 11:00. Each act plays only one of the two days and the promoter has not yet announced which day HANABIE. play, so no single date is claimed here.
Aichi Sky Expo Exhibition Halls A-D Aichi, Japan
Festival appearance at EPIC FEST in Roskilde, the first date of THROUGH THE NIGHT / EUROPEAN TOUR PART1, announced on the band official schedule. The stage time was not published with the announcement.
EPIC FEST Roskilde, Denmark
The Berlin date of THROUGH THE NIGHT / EUROPEAN TOUR PART1, the band April 2027 European run, at LIDO, announced on the band official schedule. No start time or price was published with the announcement.
LIDO Berlin, Germany
The Hamburg date of THROUGH THE NIGHT / EUROPEAN TOUR PART1, the band April 2027 European run, at Markthalle, announced on the band official schedule. No start time or price was published with the announcement.
Markthalle Hamburg, Germany
The Cologne date of THROUGH THE NIGHT / EUROPEAN TOUR PART1, the band April 2027 European run, at Club Volta, announced on the band official schedule. No start time or price was published with the announcement.
Club Volta Cologne, Germany
VOW WOW
OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00. All reserved seating; advance ticket 13,000 yen tax included. Pia lottery presale (all three dates, four tickets maximum) from noon on October 10 to 23:59 on October 25, 2026. Ages 6 and over require a ticket; under sixes are not admitted. Tour final, at the hall where VOW WOW played its farewell show in 1990.
Nippon Budokan Tokyo, Japan
Originally announced for 25 March 2026 and postponed; the official schedule now carries it on 5 May 2027. It falls the night before the Monsters of Rock Cruise sails from Hollywood, about an hour up the same stretch of the southern California coast.
The Coach House California, United States
The Monsters of Rock Cruise sails 6-11 May 2027 from Hollywood, California to Ensenada, Mexico aboard the Norwegian Joy, with a pre-party on 5 May. The 2027 edition moves the cruise to the west coast after ten years out of Miami. The organisers have not published the day on which each act plays.
Norwegian Joy California, United States
OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00. Presented by Live Nation Japan: the debut album The Sickness in full plus the greatest hits. GOLD and SILVER tickets include limited merchandise, a merchandise priority lane and a dedicated entry lane. Sold through presales from 10:00 on November 2, 2026; if the presales reach their allocation there will be no general sale.
Pia Arena MM Kanagawa, Japan
MAY 2027
DATE TBA
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival 2027
Four-day festival held on May 13-16, 2027. HANABIE.'s official schedule lists the festival dates, May 13-16, and the day HANABIE. play has not been announced, so no single date is claimed here. Door and set times and ticket prices are not given there.
Historic Crew Stadium Ohio, United States
MAY 2027
DATE TBA
Welcome To Rockville 2027
Four-day festival held on May 6-9, 2027. HANABIE.'s official schedule lists the festival's first and last days, May 6 and May 9, and the day HANABIE. play has not been announced, so no single date is claimed here. Door and set times and ticket prices are not given there.
Daytona International Speedway Florida, United States
BLOOD STAIN CHILD
OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00. The band's 25th anniversary one-man show. The premium ticket includes a limited 25th anniversary T-shirt. Only the e+ lottery presale has been announced so far.
clubasia Tokyo, Japan
Gacharic Spin
One of the three dates of the band's 18th-anniversary tour; details to be announced. Gacharic Spin is the band of F Chopper KOGA, Hana, TOMO-ZO and Oreo Reona of DOLL$BOXX.
Esaka MUSE HALL Osaka, Japan
Gacharic Spin
One of the three dates of the band's 18th-anniversary tour; details to be announced. Gacharic Spin is the band of F Chopper KOGA, Hana, TOMO-ZO and Oreo Reona of DOLL$BOXX.
Electric Lady Land Aichi, Japan
Gacharic Spin
One of the three dates of the band's 18th-anniversary tour; details to be announced. Gacharic Spin is the band of F Chopper KOGA, Hana, TOMO-ZO and Oreo Reona of DOLL$BOXX.
EX THEATER ROPPONGI Tokyo, Japan
NOV 2027
DATE TBA
KEEP IT TRUE JAPAN 2027
TBA
The source currently lists November 2027, but the exact date, lineup, venue and prefecture have not been announced.
TBA Location TBA
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