Discover the best music events happening in Tokyo during August 2025. From jazz ensembles to traditional koto performances, Augsut has something for all Tokyo music lovers.

Tokyo Concerts and Music Events in August

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LuckyFes 2025: Japan’s Fastest-Growing Music Festival

LuckyFes 2025, Japan’s fastest-growing music festival, returns from August 9 to 11 with more than 100 artists performing across four stages.

Date & Time
Aug 09-11

Price
1-day pass: ¥13,500 | 2-day pass: ¥24,000 | 3-day pass: ¥35,000

Location

Hitachi Seaside Park

Jahari Stampley: Soul Family featuring Grammy-Nominated Artist D-Erania

Blue Note Tokyo welcomes back Jahari Stampley, a rising-star pianist. Stampley will be performing music from his second album, What A Time, along with his new single “To Be Alive” and unreleased songs. In a special two-night performance, Stampley will be accompanied by his mother, bassist and saxophonist D’Erania Stampley (also known as D-Erania).

Date & Time
Aug 13-14・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30

Price
¥8800

Location

Blue Note Tokyo

More Info

seats outside of the side area and counter will incur an additional seat charge, please refer to the website for more information

Respect for Jazz Giants: Oscar Peterson ‘A Centennial Celebration’

In honor of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday, Blue Note Place in Tokyo presents “Respect for Jazz Giants.”

Date & Time
Aug 15-16・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:45

Price
¥5500

Location

Blue Note Place

More Info

price is per person; a minimum of one order per person is required; the performance is 6o minutes long with a change of performers; guests must be 10 years or older to enter

TOKU Meets May Inoue: ‘Premium’ at Blue Note Place

Japan’s only vocalist and flugelhorn player TOKU reunites with acclaimed jazz guitarist May Inoue for a rare performance at Blue Note Place.

Date & Time
Aug 19, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:45

Price
¥3500 for 2nd floor seats, ¥5000 for 1st floor seats

Location

Blue Note Place

Sullivan Fortner – Piano Solo

Grammy-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner will be performing a one-night-only solo piano concert at the Cotton Club. 

Date & Time
Aug 19, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30

Price
starting at ¥7700

Location

Cotton Club

Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet

Cécile McLorin Salvant, three-time Grammy winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album, is coming to Tokyo. Salvant is making her comeback at Blue Note Tokyo, performing there for the first time in seven years.

Date & Time
Aug 20-22・First Show: Doors open at 17:00, starts at 18:00/ Second Show: Doors open at 19:45, starts at 20:30

Price
¥8800

Location

Blue Note Tokyo

More Info

seats outside of the side area and counter will incur an additional seat charge, please refer to the website for more information

Fievel Is Glauque Live at Blue Note Tokyo

Fievel Is Glauque, a jazz-pop duo with pianist Zach Phillips and vocalist Ma Clément, is making their Blue Note Tokyo debut.

Date & Time
Aug 27-28・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30

Price
¥8800

Location

Blue Note Tokyo

More Info

seats outside of the side area and counter will incur an additional seat charge, please refer to the website for more information

LEO: Moments Within at Blue Note Place

Leading koto player Leo Konno (known as LEO), will be performing at Blue Note Place for a one-night-only event.

Date & Time
Aug 29, 2025・18:00-23:00・last order for food at 21:00, last order for drinks at 22:30

Price
¥3300

Location

Blue Note Place

More Info

a minimum of one order per person is required

Kalapana: Timeless Voyage – 50th Anniversary Tour

Celebrating their 50th anniversary since their debut, the legendary Hawaiian band Kalapana is returning to Japan for a long-awaited visit.

Date & Time
Aug 29-30・First show on 8/29: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show on 8/29: open at 19:45, start at 20:30; First show on 8/30: open at 15:30, start at 16:30; Second show on 8/30: open at 18:30, start at 19:30

Price
seats start at ¥9000

Location

Cotton Club

More Info

all seats are reserved

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