Upcoming Japanese Music Events in Europe: July 2026
What’s On! Japanese Music in Europe: July 2026
For fans of Japanese music in Europe, July 2026 promises to be an exciting month filled with various events and tours. With so much happening, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the upcoming concerts and festivals, but fear not, as we have compiled a comprehensive overview of all the Japanese music events in Europe for your convenience.
On tour in July 2026
Japanese rock band Iscream Never Ground from Osaka is embarking on a full-scale European tour this summer, with performances at Resurrection Fest, Japan Tours Festival, Animesse Babelsberg, and Haltpop. MOS, a brass band also from Osaka, will be touring Germany and Italy for the first time. Three anisong singers, mpi, Diana Garnet, and Kota Shinzato, will be gracing Germany with their performances as part of Summer of Japanese Music 2026. Additionally, Sex Virgin Killer and Lilii Mar have exciting plans across Finland, Germany, and France this month. Upiko will return to Europe with her Upirise tour, starting at Japan Expo in France. LOVEBITES will be back for another European tour, including performances in Austria, Hungary, Poland, and Czechia. Seppuku Pistols, known for their blend of punk and traditional Japanese instruments, will tour Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and France. MUCC, a visual kei rock band, will be performing in Germany, Finland, and Italy. kokeshi, a blackgaze hardcore band, will tour across Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and France. Ni-hao!!!!, a cheer punk band, will be visiting six countries for 12 shows. MIKABOMB, a pop-punk band, will kick off their UK tour in July. Broken By The Scream’s European tour will start at the end of July and continue into August. BABYMETAL recently concluded their European tour with a show in Istanbul. DYGL, an indie rock band, is wrapping up their European tour with shows in Furth and Berlin. Green Milk From The Planet Orange just started their extensive European tour, and Violent Magic Orchestra is currently on a world tour across Europe.
Japanese music events
July is a fantastic month for Japan-related events in Europe. Japan Expo Paris and HYPER JAPAN festivals are set to feature an impressive lineup of Japanese musicians. Additionally, the Atsusacon convention in Belgium will host visual kei musician Sana Takizawa for his 300th performance outside Japan. This year’s theme, Spies and Assassins, promises an exciting show in Antwerp.
In conclusion, July 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant and eventful month for fans of Japanese music in Europe, with a plethora of tours, concerts, and festivals showcasing the diverse and eclectic sounds of Japan. Whether you’re a fan of rock, metal, punk, or pop, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the rich tapestry of Japanese music events across the continent. So mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and get ready to embark on a musical journey through the sounds of Japan this summer.