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.
Launched in 2002, UP BEAT! has spent more than two decades as one of Japan's longest-running house-music parties — a true gateway to the dance floor, built on the simple idea of "Uplifting Dance Music."
In 2026 the party turns 24, and it is marking the milestone with three special shows across one unforgettable summer — a club night, a sunset boat party and a daytime-to-night gathering. If you only catch one dance event in Japan this summer, this anniversary series is a brilliant place to start. Here is the full run, with the official ticket link for each.
The three shows at a glance
| Date | Show | Venue | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Jul 10 | 24th Anniversary @ ZEROTOKYO | ZEROTOKYO, Shinjuku (Tokyo) | DJ EMMA · KEN ISHII |
| Sun Jul 26 | Sunset Boat Party 2026 | Zou-no-hana Pier, Yokohama | DANTZ |
| Sat Aug 8 | The Gathering @ BANK30 | BANK30, Takeshiba (Tokyo) | Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) · Kentaro Takizawa |
Why this series is a highlight of the summer
- Three completely different settings — the cutting-edge halls of ZEROTOKYO, an open-air cruise across the bay, and the bayside terraces of BANK30 — all under one banner.
- A line-up that spans the scene, from billed headliners to the resident DJs who have carried UP BEAT! for 24 years.
- An easy entry point for visitors: house and techno are universal, the venues are central and station-close, and each show links straight to its official ticket page below.
How to go
Pick a show above, read its page for the full line-up, set-times, access and prices, then book through the official ticket link on that page. Tickets for the headline shows move quickly, so reserving ahead is the safe play.
Hub page. Always confirm the latest date, times and price on the official ticket page before you buy.
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.