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

Music
The South London soul singer on his new album and kicking off his 2026 world tour in Japan

Music
Interview: Mutek founder Alain Mongeau
From Montreal to Tokyo and beyond: the man behind the cross-disciplinary festival on digital art, tech and the future of electronic music

Music
Interview: Atarashii Gakko!
The relentlessly energetic pop-punk foursome on their tenth anniversary and what Japanese food they can’t live without

Music
Hikaru Utada, Kenshi Yonezu deliver pop perfection with collab hit 'Jane Doe'
The two titans of pop team up for the first time for 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc'

Music
Best live music venues and DJ bars in Tokyo
Our favourite places across the city to support the local scene
Advertising
Gigs coming up soon
Get tickets to these shows now

Music
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...
Advertising
More things to do after dark

Things to do
24-hour Tokyo
Discover all the best places in Tokyo for late-night drinking and dining, plus things to do round the clock

Bars and pubs
Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo

Things to do
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

Music
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

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

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

Bars and pubs
Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo