Summer Sonic, one of Japan's premier music events, is a two-day rock festival that's held simultaneously in both Tokyo and Osaka
All-you-need-to-know
As with the previous years, the rock festival is held in both Tokyo and Osaka. For the Tokyo locations, the festival will be held at the Zozo Marine Stadium & Makuhari Seaside Park
Tickets are sold as 1-day or 3-day passes, with prices ranging from ¥13,800 to ¥39,000 [based on 2019 prices]. The tickets will be exchanged for wristbands when you enter the venue and will serve as your access pass to the event — so don’t lose them. Other than performances, there will also be food and drink stalls around the venue for party-goers to fuel up before continuing the night’s festivities
More details on the artist lineup will be announced on the official website
History of Summer Sonic
Founded in 2000, the Summer Sonic rock festival has been held annually ever since. The festival was independently owned by Creativeman Productions Ltd but was bought over by Live Nation Entertainment in 2014. Star performers from previous years’ events include Coldplay, Zedd, BABYMETAL, The Chainsmokers, Radwimps, BLACKPINK, Perfume, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more
The festival has, historically, attracted diverse lineups, from local rock musicians and indie bands to internationally-acclaimed pop/rock singers. With a star-studded lineup each year, it is no wonder how Summer Sonic attracted over 350,000 attendees in 2019 alone
Aside from Summer Sonic, the Fuji Rock Festival is another one of Japan's biggest annual music events
Summer Sonic, one of Japan's premier music events, is a two-day rock festival that's held simultaneously in both Tokyo and Osaka
As with the previous years, the rock festival is held in both Tokyo and Osaka. For Osaka, the performances will be at Maishima Sonic Park [Maishima Sports Island]. The Osaka venue is usually accessed via an event shuttle bus that leaves from Cosmosquare Station
Tickets are sold as 1-day or 3-day passes, with prices ranging from ¥13,800 to ¥39,000 [based on 2019 prices]. The tickets will be exchanged with wristbands when you enter the venue and will serve as your access pass to the event — so don’t lose them. Other than performances, there will also be food and drink stalls around the venue for party-goers to fuel up before continuing the night’s festivities
More details will be announced on the official website
History of Summer Sonic
Founded in 2000, the Summer Sonic rock festival has been held annually ever since. The festival was independently owned by Creativeman Productions Ltd but was bought over by Live Nation Entertainment in 2014. Star performers from previous years’ events include Coldplay, Zedd, BABYMETAL, The Chainsmokers, Radwimps, BLACKPINK, Perfume, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more
The festival has historically attracted diverse lineups, from local rock musicians and indie bands to internationally-acclaimed pop/rock singers. With a star-studded lineup each year, it is no wonder how Summer Sonic attracted over 350,000 attendees in 2019 alone
Aside from Summer Sonic, the Fuji Rock Festival is another one of Japan's biggest annual music events
Getting there
The Summer Sonic event venue at Maishima Sports Island is accessed via a special shuttle bus ride from Cosmosquare Station
In an amazing location overlooking Tokyo Bay, the huge arena main stage and various other smaller stages are host to a wide range of acts spanning every genre. The festival is held simultaneously in Chiba and Osaka, with acts switching days — so you won’t miss out, whichever you choose
If you’d rather get your music fix in the cool[ish] mountain air, you might prefer Fuji Rock in August
Summer Sonic 2023 lineup
So far, only the British rock band Blur have been announced. The last time they appeared at Summer Sonic was 20 years ago
Getting tickets to Summer Sonic 2023
Advanced two-day tickets will go on sale from Feb. 14 at 12 p. m. If you are a Creativeman 3A Member or Mobile GOLD Members Advance you can even get tickets from Feb. 1 to Feb. 10. General sale will begin May 27 at 10 a. m
Tickets for Tokyo cost ¥18,500 for one day or ¥34,000 for both days. Pricier Platinum Tickets, which include access to exclusive viewing areas, lounges, and cloakrooms, cost ¥32,000 for one day.
Osaka tickets are slightly cheaper than Tokyo. ¥16,000 for one day, ¥30,000 for two days, and ¥27,000 for a one-day Platinum Ticket.
Getting to Summer Sonic 2023
Zozo Marine Stadium is located in Chiba and takes about 40 minutes to reach from Tokyo Station and about one hour from Shinjuku. Read our transport guide for more information