Highlights
- 24th-anniversary headline night across ZEROTOKYO's Z-HALL, RING and ENTER floors
- Guests DJ EMMA ('King of House') and KEN ISHII ('Techno God')
- House, techno and tech-house all night; door ¥3,500, open 23:00
Background & story
UP BEAT! launched in 2002 on the concept of 'Uplifting Dance Music'; for its 24th anniversary the headline night takes over ZEROTOKYO's Z-HALL, RING and ENTER floors with guests DJ EMMA and KEN ISHII.
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."
For the 24th anniversary's headline night, UP BEAT! takes over ZEROTOKYO, one of the most advanced entertainment complexes in Shinjuku's Kabukicho — spreading across its Z-HALL, RING and ENTER floors for a full house-and-techno marathon. It is the flagship show of the 2026 anniversary series.
The essentials
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Open: 23:00 (all-night)
- Door: ¥3,500
- Music: House · Techno · Tech-House
- Venue: ZEROTOKYO (Z-HALL / RING / ENTER), Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Why this one is special
- Two headline guests billed by the party as the "King of House" DJ EMMA and the "Techno God" KEN ISHII — two artists who have shaped Japan's dance-music culture for decades.
- Three floors, three moods in one of Tokyo's most striking venues, so you can roam between rooms all night.
- A genuine cross-section of the scene, anchored by UP BEAT! resident YAMARIKI.
Line-up
- Z-HALL: DJ EMMA · KEN ISHII · YAMARIKI · HiToMi · LJ AIBA · VJ KIYOSHI MORII
- RING: PAIPAI · TOLOTTO (TWO PIECE) · ELENA BERRY · FLEXURE · HON-MYO ERIK · NABE · EMIRIA · MITSUO FUKUDA · NEW KID DA HOUSECAT · MIMINOSUKE · VJ K2
- ENTER: PUNK N MATRIX · ANZU · NAOKI · Konjac · MASAKI · Tatsuki-kinesis
- Food: DE LA FOODS
Venue & access
ZEROTOKYO sits in the basement floors (B1–B4) of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku.
- Seibu-Shinjuku Station — about 1 min on foot
- JR Shinjuku Station — about 7 min on foot
Good to know
- Late-night club admission in Japan is 20+ with photo ID — bring your passport.
- Carry some cash for the cloakroom, drinks and food.
More from the series
Confirm the latest date, set-times and price on the official ticket page before you buy.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 1 min on foot from Seibu-Shinjuku Station; about 7 min from JR Shinjuku Station. ZEROTOKYO is in the basement (B1-B4) of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Door ¥3,500 (open 23:00, all-night). 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
Late-night club entry is 20+ with photo ID (bring your passport), and a little cash helps for the cloakroom and bar.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the UP BEAT! ZEROTOKYO show still coming up?
- No -- it took place on Jul 10, 2026. UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary series concludes Aug 8, 2026 with The Gathering at BANK30, Tokyo.
Getting there
ZEROTOKYO (Z-HALL / RING / ENTER), Tokyu Kabukicho Tower — 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Tokyu Kabukicho Tower B1-B4)