Shows this week by area
Each area is a 5–10 minute walk from its JR or subway station. Akihabara is the classic idol district; Shibuya and Shinjuku have the most live houses and mix idol nights with rock bands.
- AKIHABARA (秋葉原) — 17 shows in the next 7 days
- SHIBUYA (渋谷) — 72 shows in the next 7 days
- HARAJUKU (原宿) — 2 shows in the next 7 days
- SHINJUKU (新宿) — 28 shows in the next 7 days
- SHIMOKITAZAWA (下北沢) — 12 shows in the next 7 days
- IKEBUKURO (池袋) — 5 shows in the next 7 days
- OTSUKA (大塚) — 4 shows in the next 7 days
- EBISU (恵比寿・白金) — 13 shows in the next 7 days
- KICHIJOJI (吉祥寺) — 7 shows in the next 7 days
- ASAKUSA (浅草) — 5 shows in the next 7 days
- AKABANE (赤羽) — 3 shows in the next 7 days
- SHINAGAWA (品川・五反田) — 3 shows in the next 7 days
- AOYAMA (青山) — 4 shows in the next 7 days
- ISHIKAWA (石川) — 2 shows in the next 7 days
How to read a show card
The listings are in Japanese, but the numbers are the same everywhere. On every card:
- OPEN / START — doors open / first act on stage. Weekday shows mostly start at 18:00–19:30; weekends add 11:00–13:00 matinees.
- ADV / DOOR — advance and door price. Prices vary by ticket type; check the official event listing for drink fees and other conditions.
- Group names — tap a name for the group’s profile, members and upcoming dates. The lineup order is the venue’s, not the running order.
- Ticket link — goes to the seller (TIGET, LivePocket, e+). Most sites are Japanese-only; see below for buying at the door instead.
- Venue link — the venue’s official page for that show. Always confirm times and prices there before you go.
Tickets: you can usually just show up
- Small taiban shows rarely sell out. Arrive around OPEN, say 「当日券」 (tōjitsu-ken, door ticket), pay the DOOR price plus the drink fee in cash, and you are in.
- If you want a low entry number or the show is a oneman or anniversary, buy in advance. TIGET and LivePocket accept overseas cards; you show a QR code at the door.
- Bring cash. Many venues and every merch table are cash only. ATMs at 7-Eleven and Lawson accept foreign cards.
- Some shows are announced as 「女性無料」 (women free) or 「学生無料」 (students free); the drink fee still applies.
At the show
- Standing floor, no assigned spots. Stand wherever there is room; the front rows belong to regulars who arrived early.
- Photos and video during the set are not allowed unless the group says so. Cheki time is for photos.
- Bags go in a coin locker (usually ¥300–500) or with you. Re-entry rules vary by venue.
- You can leave between acts. Most fans come for one or two groups and go to the tokutenkai afterward.
- Chants, clapping and dancing along are welcome. Lifting, moshing and pushing are banned at most venues.
Ten words you will hear
- Genba 現場
- Literally "the site". Fans call any show or event a genba, as in "going to a genba tonight". This site’s name, Genba Ikitai, means "I want to go to a show". Japanese entry →
- Taiban 対バン
- A multi-group bill. Most idol shows in Tokyo are taiban with 3–8 groups playing 20–30 minutes each. A show by a single group is a "oneman". Japanese entry →
- ADV / DOOR 前売 / 当日
- Advance price vs. door price. The door price is usually ¥500 higher. Many shows also list ¥0 ("free") with the drink fee as the only cost. Japanese entry →
- Drink fee ドリンク代
- A mandatory one-drink charge paid in cash at the entrance, separate from the ticket. ¥600–700 at most venues. You get a token to exchange at the bar. Japanese entry →
- Seiban 整理番号
- Entry number printed on your ticket. Doors open in number order, so a low number gets you closer to the stage. Japanese entry →
- Tokutenkai 特典会
- The meet-and-greet after the set. Buy a ticket at the merch table, line up for your favorite member, take a photo and chat for a minute. This is the heart of the idol live scene. Japanese entry →
- Cheki チェキ
- An instant-film photo with a member, taken at the tokutenkai. Usually ¥1,000–1,500 per shot, signed on the spot. The standard souvenir. Japanese entry →
- Oshi 推し
- The member (or group) you support. "Who’s your oshi?" is the first question fans ask each other. Japanese entry →
- MIX ミックス
- A set of chants fans shout during intros and instrumental breaks ("Tiger! Fire! Cyber! Fiber! Diver! Viber! Jyaa Jyaa!"). Listen for a few songs before joining in. Japanese entry →
- Furikopi 振りコピ
- Copying the members’ choreography from the floor. Welcome at most shows as long as you have room. Japanese entry →
The full Japanese glossary has 100+ terms: 用語集.
About this site
Genba Ikitai is run by one Tokyo fan and updated daily from the venues’ official schedules. It lists idol shows only, links every show to the venue and the ticket seller, and does not rank or review groups. The rest of the site is in Japanese; the browser’s translate button works well on it. Data last updated 2026-10-04 JST.
Questions in English are fine on X: @genba_ikitai_.