Japanese bands, World Tour Calendar

Region: UK / Europe

Dates:

-16 April Netherlands, Tilburg, Roadburn Festival

-17 April Netherlands, Tilburg, Roadburn Festival

-18 April Netherlands, Tilburg, Roadburn Festival

-19 April UK, Ramsgate, Ramsgate Music Hall

-20 April UK, Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

-21 April UK, Newcastle, Cluny2

-22 April UK, Glasgow, Mono

-23 April UK, Liverpool, District

-24 April UK, Bristol, Strange Brew

-25 April UK, London, Iklectik

-26 April UK, Birmingham, Hare & Hounds

-27 April UK, Nottingham, Billy Bootleggers

-28 April UK, Cambridge, Portland Arms

-29 April UK, Brighton, Hope and Ruin

-30 April Belgium, Brussels, Magasin 4

-01 May Germany, Hamburg, MS Stubnitz

-02 May Denmark, Copenhagen, Alice

-03 May Sweden, Malmo, Plan B

-04 May Sweden, Stockholm, Plan B

-06 May Finland, Helsinki, Kuudes Linja

-07 May Estonia, Tallinn, Paavli Kultuurivabrik

-08 May Lithuania, Riga, Eduards Smilgis Theatre Museum

-09 May Lithuania, Vilnius, Kirtimai Cultural Center

-10 May Poland, Warsaw, Mechanik

-11 May Germany, Berlin, New Zukunft

-12 May Czech Republic, Prague, MeetFactory

-13 May Austria, Vienna, Chelsea

-14 May Hungary, Budapest, A38 ship

-15 May Austria, Steyr, Röda

-16 May Germany, Schorndorf, Club Manufaktur

-17 May Italy, Torino, Combo

-18 May Italy, Milano, Arci Bellezza

-19 May Switzerland, Dudigen, Bad Bonn

-20 May France, Montreuil (Paris), Le Bal Chaveaux

-21 May France, Lille, Bulle Cafe

-22 May TBC

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: It'll be the first time a founder member Cotton Casino has performed with us in Europe in 24 years, since 2002!! As Artist in Residence at Roadburn for three consecutive nights!

Region: UK / Europe

Dates:

-28 July Finland, HELSINKI, On The Rocks

-29 July Germany, WACKEN, Wacken Open Air

-31 July Germany, COLOGNE, Yuca

-01 August FRANCE, PARIS, Le Petit Bain

-02 August UK, LONDON, Downstairs at the Dome

-04 August Netherlands, AMSTERDAM, Bitterzoet

-06 August Czech Republic, PRAGUE, Rock Cafe

-07 August Poland, WROCLAW, Klazstor

-08 August Poland, WARSAW, Hybrydy

-10 August Hungary, BUDAPEST, Durer Kert

-11 August Austria, WIEN, Szene Wien

-13 August Germany, DINKELSBUHL, Summer Breeze

-14 August Germany, SULINGEN, Reload Festival

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Japan-based “metal screaming idols” BROKEN BY THE SCREAM return to Europe July and August 2026, taking in a number of festival across Europe.

Region: UK / Europe

Dates:

- 08 May France, Paris, Le Zèbre de Belleville

- 10 May Germany, Cologne, MTC

- 13 May Slovakia, Bratislava, Randal Club

- 15 May Romania, Bucharest, Quantic

- 17 May Poland, Warsaw, Voodoo Club

- 19 May UK, London, The Underworld

- 21 May Italy, Milan, Legend Club

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Two distinct worlds collide on one stage. Following the rise of both solo projects, tzkwym and THE DEVIL INSIDE join forces for a special Europe tour in May 2026

Region: UK & EUROPE

Dates:

- 03 July France, Tours, Exhibition Park (JAPAN TOURS FESTIVAL)

- 04 July Spain, Viveiro, Resurrection Fest

- 05 July France, Tours, Exhibition Park (JAPAN TOURS FESTIVAL)

- 08 July Germany, RÜSSELSHEIM FRANKFURT, Das Rind

- 09 July CZECH REPUBLIC, Prague, Cargo Gallery

- 10 July Germany, Passau, ZAUBERBERG

- 11 July Italy, Milano, Legend Club

- 16 July Germany, Wolfsburg, JUHA OST

- 17 & 18 July Germany, Potsdam, ANIMESSE BABELSBERG

- 19 July Netherland, Koog aan de zaan, HALTPOP

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Japanese Super Loud Rock Band ISCREAM NEVER GROUND European Tour in July 2026!

Region: EUROPE

Dates:

- 02 May Germany, NUREMBERG, FRANKENMEXX

- 05 May France, MARSEILLE, Le Molotov

- 06 May Italy, MILAN, Legend Club

- 07 May Austria, GRAZ, EXPLOSIV

- 12 May Germany, LINDAU, CLUB VAUDEVILLE*

- 13 May Netherlands, DEN HAAG, MUSICON*

- 14 May Netherlands, AMSTELVEEN, HANNACON*

- 15 May Germany, KÖLN, GARAGEN CLUB,*

- 16 May Germany, HANNOVER, HANNACON

*Shows with Risky Melody

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Japanese female rock singer Maki Oyama first European Tour with full band. Starting May 12 in Germany, Maki Oyama will be performing live for the first time with Japanese metal band Risky Melody!

Region: EUROPE

Dates:

- 29 May Germany, Hamburg, Hafenklang

- 30 May Germany, Hannover, Café Glocksee

- 31 May Germany, Nürnberg, Soft Spot

- 02 June France, Marseille, Le Molotov

- 03 June Spain, Barcelona, Primavera a la Ciutat Barcelona (Club Show)

- 04 June Spain, Barcelona, Primavera Festival

- 05 June France, Pau, La Ferronnerie

- 07 & 08 June France, Paris, Les Instants Chavirés

- 09 June France, Lyon, Grrrnd Zero

- 10 June France, Montpellier, L'Antirouille

- 12 June Portugal, Porto, Primavera Festival

- 14 June France, Clermont-Ferrand, La Coopérative de Mai

- 16 June Belgium, Diksmuide, 4ADT

- 17 June Netherlands, Utrecht, dB's

- 18 June Netherlands, Den Haag, Musicon

- 19 June Germany, Cologne, Blue Shell

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Japanese noise rockers MELT-BANANA are touring in Europe from May 29th to June 19th.

Dates:

30 August – San Diego, CA* - Petco Park

2 September US, Denver, CO, Ball Arena

4 September US, Chicago, IL, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

5 September US, Noblesville, IN, Ruoff Music Center

7 September Canada, Toronto, ON, RBC Amphitheatre

9 September US, Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center

10 September US, Mansfield, MA, Xfinity Center

12 September US Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live

13 September US, Raleigh, NC, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

15 September US, Charlotte, NC, Truliant Amphitheater

16 September US, Alpharetta, GA, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

18 September US, Clarkston, MI, Pine Knob Music Theatre

19 September US, Louisville, KY, Louder Than Life**

21 September US, St Louis, MO, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

23 September US, Dallas, TX, Dos Equis Pavilion

25 September US, The Woodlands, TX, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman

26 September US, Austin, TX, Germania Insurance Amphitheater

29 September US, Albuquerque, NM, First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

01 October US, Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

03 October US, Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival**

*Supporting My Chemical Romance

**Festival

Status: Confirmed

Status: North American tour dates will be Halestorm and Violent Vira. 

Tickets for dates in the US and Canada will be available starting with an artist presale that begins on Monday, April 6th at 10am local time, and you can sign up now until April 5th. 

A Citi presale will begin on April 6, with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale starting Friday, April 10 at 10am local time.

Region: NORTH AMERICA

Dates:

- 08 May US, Greenville SC, Radio Room

- 09 May US, Atlanta GA, Masquerade (Purgatory)

- 10 May US, Daytona Beach FL, Welcome to Rockville

- 12 May US, Greensboro, NC, Hangar 1819

- 13 May US, New York NY, The Brooklyn Monarch

- 15 May US, Columbus OH, Sonic Temple

- 16 May US, Cudahy WI, X-Ray Arcade

- 17 May US, Chicago IL, Bottom Lounge

- 19 May US, Oklahoma OK, 89th Street Collective

- 20 May US, Dallas, TX, Puzzles

- 22 May US, Colorado Springs CO, Black Sheep

- 23 May US, Denver, CO, Marquis

- 25 May US, Mesa AZ, The Nile Theater

- 26 May US, Las Vegas NV, Grey Witch

- 28 May US, Sacramento CA, Harlow’s

- 29 May US, Berkeley CA, Cornerstone

- 30 May US, Pomona CA, The Glass House

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Japanese Electro Gothic Metal band JILUKA headline US 2026 tour in May, with special guests VCTMS and the sunday sadness (TSS).

Region: NORTH AMERICA

Dates:

- 23 To 26 JULY US, Blackfeet Nation MT, Fire in the Mountains

- 28 JULY US, Seattle WA, EL CORAZON

- 29 JULY US, Portland OR, Star Theater

- 30 JULY US, Sacramento CA, Cafe Colonial

- 31 JULY US, Berkeley CA, Cornerstone

- 01 AUGUST US, Los Angeles CA, 1720

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Extreme Metal band SIGH from Japan returns for a North American tour after almost 20 years with special guests progressive metal band DREADNOUGHT.

Check local venues for tickets, and the bands socials

Region: Latin America

Dates:

- 22 May Brasil, Brasilia, TBA

- 24 May Brasil, Sao Paulo, La Iglesia

- 26 May Chile, Santiago, Teatro Cousino

- 28 May Mexico, CDMX, El Foro 1869

Status: Partly Confirmed

About Tour: DEVILOOF the Japanese v-kei fused with deathcore band will be going on tour in Latin America again in May 2026.

Region: Latin America 

Dates:

- 24 October ARGENTINA, BUENOS AIRES

- 24 October BRASIL, SAN PAULO

- 29 October PERU, LIMA

- 31 October CHILE, SANTIAGO

- 02 November MEXICO, CIDADE DO MEXICO

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: “dramatic romantic visual kei” band glamscure from Japan are to tour South America in October & November 2026!

Region: LATIN AMERICA

Dates:

- 15 APRIL Mexico, Guadalajara, Foro Independencia

- 16 APRIL Mexico, Querétaro, Sala Arpa

- 17 APRIL Mexico, Mexico City, Foro Indie Rocks

- 19 APRIL Chile, Santiago, Sala Metrónomo

- 22 APRIL Argentina, Buenos Aires, Uniclub

Status: POSTPONED

About Tour: *Tour has been POSTPONED

Japanese instrumental band MONO returning to Latin America next April to celebrate their new album "OATH".

Region: LATIN AMERICA

Dates:

- 19 APRIL Brasil, São Paulo

- 21 APRIL Brasil, Río de Janeiro

- 24 APRIL Argentina, Buenos Aires

- 26 APRIL Chile, Santiago

- 01 MAY Perú, Lima

- 03 MAY México, CDMX

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Rorschach.inc returns to Latin America in 2026 for an unforgettable tour, delivering intense and memorable experiences to audiences at every performance.

Region: Australia

Dates:

- 14 March Australia, Perth, Seasonal Brewing Co.

- 15 March Australia, Fremantle, The Buffalo Club

- 18 March Australia, Gold Coast, Vinnie's Dive Bar

- 19 March Australia, Nambour, The Ramp

- 20 March Australia, Brisbane, Season Three

- 21 March Australia, Sydney, Factory Fusebox

- 22 March Australia, Wollongong La La La's

- 25 March Australia, Bendigo, Trash Cult

- 26 March Australia, Castlemaine, Bridge Hotel

- 27 March Australia, Melbourne, The Tote

- 28 March Australia, Frankston, Singing Bird

- 29 March Australia, Balnarring, Social Club

Status: In-Progress

About Tour: Japanese garage rock band Guitar Wolf return to Australia in March 2026 in support of a new album - MORE JET.

Please check the bands Twitter (X) for links to each show @GuitarWolfJet

Region: ASIA

Dates:

- 25 April, Taiwan, TAIPEI Xinyi District, Taipei Dome

- 29 April, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Axiata Arena

- 02 & 03 May, Hong Kong, Central Harbourfront Event Space

- 09 May, China, Shanghai, Hongkou Football Stadium

- 16 May, Indonesia, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia Arena

Status: Confirmed

About Tour: Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK is set to return to Asia in 2026 with the DETOX ASIA TOUR. With MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!.