Nippon Budokan

Music
Kudanshita

Monday 19 October 2026

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Time Out says

The classic Tokyo live venue (think Dylan at the Budokan). Unfortunately, this lasting reputation allows what is a horrible space to continue to host major rock shows. Built for martial-arts competitions at the 1964 Olympics, it’s still used for sports events. The acoustics are poor, the vibe sombre, and the huge, ever-present Japanese flag hanging from the centre of the hall does not inspire a rock ’n’ roll atmosphere. And if you’re up in the balcony, you might as well be outside.

Details

Address: 2-3 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda; Tokyo

Transport:: Kudanshita Station (Hanzomon, Shinjuku, Tozai lines), exit 2

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What’s on

Band-Maid World Tour 2026 Final

Band-Maid will close out their 2026 world tour with two long-awaited performances at Nippon Budokan. Formed in 2013, the heavy-hitting, maid-costumed five-piece sold out their 2025 tour and have kept busy this year with the single ‘Energetic’ and a (largely sold-out) run through Asia, Europe and North America. With the pandemic forcing the cancellation of a 2021 Budokan performance, these shows will finally close a major chapter in the band’s career. The finale comes ahead of a break from live shows expected to last until their 15th anniversary in 2028 and will feature the up-and-coming Nek! on both nights.

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