Music & Nightlife

Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Tokyo

Interview: Samm Henshaw
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Interview: Samm Henshaw

The South London soul singer on his new album and kicking off his 2026 world tour in Japan
Interview: Atarashii Gakko!
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Interview: Atarashii Gakko!

The relentlessly energetic pop-punk foursome on their tenth anniversary and what Japanese food they can’t live without
Best live music venues and DJ bars in Tokyo
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Best live music venues and DJ bars in Tokyo

Our favourite places across the city to support the local scene
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Oneohtrix Point Never
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Oneohtrix Point Never

Daniel Lopatin, aka Oneohtrix Point Never (OPN), returns with a brand new record titled Tranquilizer, which earned a spot on Pitchfork’s ‘Best New...
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Discover all the best places in Tokyo for late-night drinking and dining, plus things to do round the clock
Best night views in Tokyo
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Best night views in Tokyo

Want to gaze out at the mesmerising Tokyo skyline? Check out these great views of the city after dark

The best of the Tokyo music scene

Best live music venues in Tokyo
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Best live music venues in Tokyo

Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week
Best jazz bars in Tokyo
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Best jazz bars in Tokyo

Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs
Best music bars in Tokyo
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Best music bars in Tokyo

A laidback drinking experience, music bars are known for their curated playlists and extensive vinyl collections