Highlights

  • Three special shows for the 24th anniversary: ZEROTOKYO (Jul 10), Sunset Boat Party (Jul 26), BANK30 (Aug 8)
  • Guests include DJ EMMA, KEN ISHII, DANTZ, Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) and Kentaro Takizawa
  • House, techno and tech-house in three very different Tokyo/Yokohama settings

Background & story

UP BEAT! launched in 2002 on the concept of 'Uplifting Dance Music' and has grown into one of Japan's longest-running house parties; 2026 marks its 24th anniversary, celebrated with a three-show series.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Each show is at a central, station-close venue in Tokyo or Yokohama — see the individual show pages for exact access.
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Each show from ¥3,000 (varies by show; see each page). Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
music fans, night owls, groups of friends

Good to know

Three shows across one summer — the Jul 10 ZEROTOKYO night with DJ EMMA & KEN ISHII tends to sell fastest, so book ahead.

Japan-Event Editorial
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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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