Varon

Located in Shinsaibashi, Varon champions Osaka’s local talent across every genre – from metal and punk to electronic and pop. The basement venue is versatile and regularly hosts both emerging local acts and established names looking for an intimate setting.

It’s a rare kind of venue that manages to strike the right balance between professional production and underground credibility, making it equally good for hardcore shows and experimental electronic nights. If you’re not too keen on sticky floors, there’s no better place to catch Osaka’s hometown heroes before they blow up, or to see touring acts strip things back to basics.