Upcoming Concerts and Music Events in Tokyo: May 2025
Discover the best music events happening in Tokyo during May 2025. From Boyz II Men to Joe Hisaishi tributes, May has something for all Tokyo music lovers.
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Tokyo Concerts and Music Events in May
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Angura Presents: 'Pop Peach Planet'
Angura's next event features four exciting and creative pop acts in Japanese indie like Puff and Wang Dang Doodle, and some top-class DJs.
Date & Time
May 14, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:30
Price
¥3,200 (inc 1D
Location
Shinjuku Marz
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Boyz II Men Japan
Boyz II Men touch down in Japan for a three-date arena tour, taking in Osaka and Nagoya before moving onto Tokyo for a final date.
Date & Time
May 16, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:00
Price
from ¥15,000
Location
Tokyo Garden Theater
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Emo Night Tokyo
The Saddest Party in Tokyo returns May 17! Join Emo Night in Kabukicho for an angsty celebration with Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, live bands and a nostalgic DJ set.
Date & Time
May 17, 2025・17:00-22:00
Price
¥5000-¥5800
Location
新宿ACB HALL
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Kamasi Washington Live in Tokyo 2025
Kamasi Washington, aka one of the coolest saxophonists in the business, comes back to Japan for four solo dates across the country.
Date & Time
May 23-28・17:30~・Playing four times across two days. 1st OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30 | 2nd OPEN 19:30 / START 20:30
Price
from ¥16,500
Location
Billboard Live Tokyo
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Candlelight : A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
Experience the music of Joe Hisaishi like never before at a candlelit tribute concert in Tokyo's Kanze Noh Theater, featuring iconic Studio Ghibli scores performed live by Ensemble Themis.
Date & Time
May 24-Jul 21・
Price
¥4000 - ¥8200
Location
Kanze Noh Theatre Ginza
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The Beach 2025: A New Beach Festival Dedicated to Dance Music
The Beach 2025 — a brand-new beach festival in Japan that's dedicated to dance music — makes its debut on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Date & Time
May 31, 2025・12:00-21:00・Doors open at 11:00
Price
General admission: ¥15,000 | At the gate: ¥18,000
Location
Makuhari Seaside Park (Chiba)
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Hibiya Music Festival 2025
A 'free and borderless' music event, the Hibiya Music Festival returns this May, bringing live performances by top artists to Hibiya Park.
Date & Time
May 31-Jun 01・10:30-20:30
Price
Free
Location
Hibiya Park
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Some venues may require entry fee. See website for details
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