Held as a warm-up for Summer Sonic each year, the all-night Sonic Mania party caters to dance kids who aren't as well served by the main festival itself. This year's edition is back at Makuhari Messe with a range of artists throughout the evening of August 18. You’ll get to see performances by American DJ and rapper Flying Lotus, English singer James Blake, UK rappers Shygirl and Slowthai, The Stickmen Project, Thundercat and Zutomayo. The line-up is expected to expand with more artists in the following weeks, so check the website to keep up with the latest information.
Tickets are now on sale online, with standard tickets going for ¥14,000 per person. If you’re looking to upgrade your party experience, go for the platinum ticket (¥22,000), which gets you a designated viewing area close to the stage, lounge and cloak access, a fast lane to purchase merchandise, and one free welcome drink.