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Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu & Otoboke Beaver to Play Japanese Music Showcase matsuri ’26 in London
Hitsujibungaku, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Otoboke Beaver will perform at matsuri ’26, a Japanese music showcase in London on 14 December. It is the event’s first European edition, aimed at bringing Japanese music to wider international audiences.
The showcase will take place at Outernet Live from 6pm to 10pm, presented by CEIPA and Toyota Group’s Music Way Project. Matsuri began in Los Angeles in March 2025, and a Bangkok edition is planned for February 2027. A Live Nation presale starts on 5 November at 10am, with general ticket sales opening the following day at the same time.
In short
- Three Japanese acts will play matsuri ’26 in London.
- The showcase’s first European edition is on 14 December.
- A Bangkok event is planned for February 2027.
Explained simply
Japanese pop music spans a wide range of styles, from polished electronic pop to guitar-led rock and punk. Hitsujibungaku are a rock trio, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is known for colourful pop, and Otoboke Beaver are a punk band.
Matsuri is a showcase designed to introduce Japanese artists to audiences outside Japan. It began in Los Angeles in 2025, and its London edition is part of a broader effort to bring Japanese music to international listeners.
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