Tokyo Comedy Bar

Australian-born Elena Gabrielle has captivated sold-out audiences the world over and racked up tens of millions of views on YouTube with her embarrassingly hilarious date stories and confessions. Her ‘Disturb the Vibe’ show, in which Elena infuses her stand-up with powerhouse vocals and cheeky musical parodies, comes to Tokyo right at the tail end of sakura season. Late hanami party during the day, chaotic comedy at night? Sign us up.

Tokyo Comedy Bar’s monthly showcase celebrates women, non-binary and trans comedians, with a line-up of six to seven regular performers plus an extended headliner set. Hosted by Kat Randle and featuring the likes of Yuki Nivez, the capital’s queen of deadpan comedy and the current reigning Roast Battle Champion of Japan, the No-Bro show is always a good time – as long as you can take the non-stop energy.

A former writer for and occasional performer on The Late Late Show with James Corden, the multi-talented Dylan Adler toured Europe last year opening for Atsuko Okatsuka and will now be making his Tokyo debut over three nights in Shibuya. The self-described ‘Jewpanese’ comedian is known for turning personal drama into hilarious bits that often incorporate musical elements, so expect a show that’s equal parts touching, irreverent and groovy.

Founded and run by comedians, Tokyo Comedy Bar is more than just a stage and seats – it’s a community hub open to everyone partial to laughter and eager to peek into the many hilarious aspects of life in Japan. Turning 4 years old over Golden Week, TCB is celebrating with four special shows featuring the venue’s top regular comedians, plus surprise guests and drop-ins. Expect big laughs, packed line-ups and the chaotic energy that’s made TCB Tokyo’s home for stand-up comedy.