Summer Sonic, one of Japan's premier music events, is a two-day rock festival held simultaneously in Tokyo and Osaka.
The 2026 lineup includes:
- August 14 (Fri): L’Arc-en-Ciel, Jamiroquai, Babymetal, Carín León, Le Sserafim, mgk, Pentatontonix, Yuki, Ave Mujica, Nectar Woode, The Warning
- August 15 (Sat): The Strokes, FKA Twigs, Kasabian, Keshi, Audrey Nuna, Cardinals, Chloe Qisha, Florence Road
- August 16 (Sun): Ado, David Byrne, Jennie, Alex Warren, Steve Lacy, Suede, Cornelius, Dean & Tabber, Destin Conrad, Elmiene, Father of Peace, Good Neighbors, Hana, Paloma Morphy
Tickets are sold as 1-day or 3-day passes, as well as a platinum type which offers additional exclusive benefits. Prices range from ¥18,500 to ¥90,000. The tickets will be exchanged with wristbands when you enter the venue and will serve as your access pass to the event—so don’t lose them! Other than performances, there will also be food and drink stalls around the venue for party-goers to fuel up before continuing the night’s festivities.
History of Summer Sonic
Founded in 2000, the Summer Sonic rock festival has been held annually ever since. The festival was independently owned by Creativeman Productions Ltd but was bought over by Live Nation Entertainment in 2014. Star performers from previous years’ events include Coldplay, Zedd, BABYMETAL, The Chainsmokers, Radwimps, BLACKPINK, Perfume, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
The festival has historically attracted diverse lineups, from local rock musicians and indie bands to internationally-acclaimed pop/rock singers. With a star-studded lineup each year, it is no wonder how Summer Sonic attracted over 350,000 attendees in 2019 alone.
Aside from Summer Sonic, the Fuji Rock Festival is another one of Japan's biggest annual music events.
