Summer Sonic
Music FestivalKanto(Chiba)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
ZOZOMarine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Tokyo) / Maishima Sonic Park (Osaka)
Admission
¥16,000
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedRelated guides for stays, meals, workspaces, and art stops around a festival trip.
Kanto(Chiba)
Annual eventDates
—
Venue
ZOZOMarine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Tokyo) / Maishima Sonic Park (Osaka)
Admission
¥16,000
Crowd Level
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Summer Sonic is one of Japan's biggest urban music festivals, held simultaneously in Tokyo (Makuhari) and Osaka. Featuring a mix of international headliners and top Japanese acts across indoor and outdoor stages, it offers a diverse lineup spanning rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Summer Sonic takes place from 2026-08-15 to 2026-08-16.
Summer Sonic is held at ZOZOMarine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Tokyo) / Maishima Sonic Park (Osaka) in Chiba, Japan.
Use the official website for Summer Sonic to confirm the latest schedule, tickets, route changes, weather notices, and cancellation updates: https://www.summersonic.com/.
The admission fee for Summer Sonic is ¥16000.
The crowd level at Summer Sonic is typically extreme.
Yes, Summer Sonic is held annually.
Summer Sonic is a music festival in Japan.
Highlights of Summer Sonic include: Simultaneous Tokyo and Osaka venues; Mix of indoor and outdoor stages for all-weather enjoyment; World-class international headliners alongside top Japanese acts.
Tips for Summer Sonic: Tokyo venue has indoor stages at Makuhari Messe, providing relief from summer heat. Bring plenty of water and sun protection. One-day tickets are available if you can't attend both days..
Summer Sonic welcomes international visitors. It is a great way to experience Japanese culture.
Access information for Summer Sonic: Tokyo venue: JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station, 15-minute walk. Osaka venue: Cosmosquare Station, then shuttle bus..
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tips: Tokyo venue has indoor stages at Makuhari Messe, providing relief from summer heat. Bring plenty of water and sun protection. One-day tickets are available if you can't attend both days..
Photography is generally welcome at Summer Sonic. Check specific rules at the venue.
Summer Sonic is a family-friendly festival that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Festival food stalls (yatai) at Summer Sonic typically serve popular Japanese street food including yakisoba, takoyaki, and kakigori. Some festivals feature regional specialties.
Yes, wearing a yukata (casual kimono) is very common and encouraged at Summer Sonic. Many visitors rent yukata nearby.
Parking can be limited during Summer Sonic. Public transportation is recommended. Check access details: Tokyo venue: JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station, 15-minute walk. Osaka venue: Cosmosquare Station, then shuttle bus..
Simultaneous Tokyo and Osaka venues; Mix of indoor and outdoor stages for all-weather enjoyment; World-class international headliners alongside top Japanese acts
Tokyo venue: JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station, 15-minute walk. Osaka venue: Cosmosquare Station, then shuttle bus.
Tokyo venue has indoor stages at Makuhari Messe, providing relief from summer heat. Bring plenty of water and sun protection. One-day tickets are available if you can't attend both days.
📍 ZOZOMarine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Tokyo) / Maishima Sonic Park (Osaka)