Events in Tokyo this week

A large outdoor music and camping festival hosted on a green waterfront park near Odaiba, offering panoramic views of the bay alongside live performances.

Line-up: Kroi, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Zazen Boys, Bigmama

Serving as the grand finale of Ikebukuro's annual autumn Fukuro Festival, thousands of brightly costumed dancers compete and parade through Ikebukuro performing traditional Yosakoi dance routines.

Held weekly in front of the United Nations University, this vibrant market hosts local growers and artisan producers selling fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, natural wines, and homemade specialty foods.

Thousands of dancers in traditional and modern costumes perform synchronized Yosakoi dance routines across multiple open-air stages in Ikebukuro.

Serving as the second installment of the Fukuro Matsuri, thousands of dancers in traditional and modern costumes perform dynamic Yosakoi dance routines set to energetic chants.

A staple weekend market in central Shibuya where regional farmers sell seasonal organic produce, fresh juices, handmade preserves, and street food.

Line-up: Local organic farmers, Artisanal food producers, Craft coffee roasters

A 3-day open-air music festival set in a sprawling green bayfront park, offering panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline along with live music and food stalls.

The dramatic grand finale of the Fukuro Matsuri autumn festival features thousands of energetic dancers performing vibrant Yosakoi routines throughout Ikebukuro.

One of Tokyo's energetic dance spectacles where thousands of dancers in colorful costumes perform choreographed routines to energetic traditional rhythms.

A major autumn harvest community event famous for serving charcoal-grilled Pacific saury with fresh kabosu citrus alongside live performances, local produce stalls, and children's play zones.

Line-up: Local community groups, live music acts

Meguro's largest annual community festival features thousands of charcoal-grilled seasonal Pacific saury fish served with fresh citrus, alongside dedicated kids' play zones, live musical performances, and regional craft stalls.

A live English-language stand-up showcase bringing together Tokyo’s resident comic talents alongside visiting international comedians in a dedicated craft beer venue.

Tokyo’s dedicated stand-up club hosts full English-language comedy showcases featuring local expat talent and touring international comics alongside craft beers on tap.

Japanese hip-hop artist MIKADO performs live at Zepp DiverCity as part of his national solo tour.

Line-up: MIKADO

Japanese hip-hop artist MIKADO takes the stage in Odaiba for a headlining solo concert at Zepp DiverCity.

Line-up: MIKADO

Dutch psych-funk band YIN YIN brings their blend of Southeast Asian groove and disco to Spotify O-EAST as part of their Japan Tour.

Line-up: YIN YIN

Swedish House Mafia legend Axwell headline-sets an intimate club performance supported by multi-room local house and EDM acts.

Line-up: Axwell, Mitomi Tokoto, Cyberjapan Dancers, KDH +3

Dutch psych-funk band YIN YIN brings their fusion of South-East Asian tropicalia and disco rhythms to Shibuya's Spotify O-EAST.

Line-up: YIN YIN

Swedish House Mafia legend Axwell takes over the main floor of ZEROTOKYO for an exclusive club set in Shinjuku.

Line-up: Axwell

Multi-platinum pop artist and producer Charlie Puth returns to Japan for a arena show showcasing his signature falsetto vocals and viral hits.

Line-up: Charlie Puth

Acclaimed singer-songwriter miwa performs an intimate acoustic set at Shibuya's popular duo MUSIC EXCHANGE live house.

Line-up: miwa

Dutch psych-funk band YĪN YĪN brings their signature blend of Southeast Asian disco and synth-pop grooves to Shibuya's Spotify O-EAST.

Line-up: YĪN YĪN

Underground club giant Boiler Room returns to Tokyo for an intense electronic and hip-hop showcase featuring top Japanese producers and DJs.

Line-up: Seeda, Punpee, Ramza, Video Bouillon with Taps +1

A UNESCO-recognized grand festival featuring massive carved wooden floats navigating narrow historic streets alongside hundreds of traditional food stalls.

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event where massive, ornate multi-tiered floats parade through the historic streetscape and face off in musical battles known as Hikkawase.

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event featuring massive ornate wheeled floats navigating historic streets, highlighted by nighttime musical "Hikkawase" float battles at crossroads.

A historic Edo-style festival showcasing massive, elaborately carved traditional festival floats and competitive musical face-offs (Ohayashi) in the preserved warehouse district.

Tokyo’s wild garage-rock Halloween marathon returns to Shinjuku LOFT for two days of non-stop live music, DJs, and costumes.

Line-up: Guitar Wolf, The Clovers, Black And White, Carrion Kids +4

A volunteer-run community jazz celebration with dozens of open-air stages scattered throughout Kinshi Park and the surrounding Sumida neighbourhood.

An annual Edo-period tradition where ornate multi-tiered floats parade through historic warehouse streets, culminating in musical float "battles" (Hikkawase) at night.