Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Jun 13, 2026

On May 16, 2026, visual kei fans from all over gathered in Brooklyn for VKNY's launch event. Although Japanese artists and visual kei bands have been visiting the US more frequently in recent years, large-scale...

Seth, KOUKI, and TSUKASA of Sakura Zensen debut overseas in London this October

Sizergyia

May 29, 2026

Tour and event

Visual-kei Night has announced that Sakura Zensen will make their overseas live debut in London, UK, this October, with not one, but two events! The enka vocal trio consists of the iconic Seth of Moi dix Mois a...

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Tour and event

The all-new South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY have revealed themselves to the world. After a logo teaser on May 4 with the anticipatory words "coming soon", May 12 finally revealed the lineup: vocalist Yoel...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH reveals single “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.”, upcoming album, and third world tour

Erica

May 22, 2026

Interview, Releases, Tour and event

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for SiM. Following the release of their chaotic (and amusing) single FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet) in April, the band has announced a wave of new projects, including a ...

ASH DA HERO brings first European performance to Animefest 2026

Jorge M.

May 21, 2026

Tour and event

ASH DA HERO is taking the stage this Saturday at Animefest 2026 on May 23, at the Brno Exhibition Center (Výstaviště) in Czech Republic. Following the sudden postponement of the band’s “WORLD TOUR IN EUROPE 202...

T.N.T holds performance “SUPERNOVA” at Nippon Budokan in 2027

Jack

May 18, 2026

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

The rising band T.N.T (The Next Trigger) is set to hold a solo performance at Nippon Budokan on February 4, 2027. The performance is titled SUPERNOVA, which not only aligns with the theme of explosions the band...

Schwarz Stein announces first European tour, performing alongside Kaya

Erica

May 14, 2026

Tour and event

Kaya and Schwarz Stein have announced a European tour scheduled for August and September 2026. The tour marks Kaya's first return to Europe in 14 years. It also serves as the European live debut of Schwarz Stei...

Giveaway: Win tickets to Anisong Festa to see Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko

NBT and Jorge M.

May 4, 2026

Anime, Featured, Tour and event

In collaboration with Japan Expo to celebrate their 25th anniversary, JROCK NEWS and Japan Expo are giving a total of six lucky winners the opportunity to attend the Anisong Festa concert in Paris, France on J...

KAMIJO embarks European 2026 tour “SANCTUARY OF EUROPE”

Mizerable

May 3, 2026

Tour and event

Following his "SANCTUARY OF THE DAMNED" show in Los Angeles, KAMIJO will embark on a European tour spanning eight stops. Scheduled for autumn 2026, "SANCTUARY OF EUROPE" will bring KAMIJO's signature aesthetic ...

Giveaway: Win free tickets to OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM’s concert film, exclusive screening in Hollywood

Erica

May 1, 2026

Featured, Tour and event

OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM unveils an exclusive screening of their live concert film “OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM LIVE at STADIUM 2025” on May 17, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA. The film documents the fin...

MUCC adds two solo shows to Europe appearance

Erica

Apr 26, 2026

Tour and event

MUCC has announced two standalone European performances to accompany their appearance at the upcoming “B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST” in Paris. The band first takes the stage in Berlin, Germany on July 9, before continuin...

YOSHIKI presents 2 distinct shows for “CLASSICAL 2026” in Los Angeles

NBT

Apr 23, 2026

Tour and event

YOSHIKI is set for two exclusive U.S. performances of "CLASSICAL 2026" at "Walt Disney Concert Hall" in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17. The shows mark his return to the U.S. stage following his third cervical sp...

6 live artists perform at VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Erica

Apr 23, 2026

Tour and event

Introducing VKNY, a new visual kei and counterculture event set to debut in New York City on May 16 in Brooklyn. The multimedia showcase features six live bands, a themed vendor market, giveaways and more, mark...

Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko take center stage in Paris at “Anisong Festa 2026”

Jorge M.

Apr 4, 2026

Anime, Tour and event

Japan Expo, the French convention with a focus on Japanese culture, has earlier this week launched ticket sales for Anisong Festa 2026, an anime music festival on July 10 at Parc des Expositions de Paris. The f...