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punk DJ events in Tokyo

3 punk DJ events observed in Tokyo, centred on Yotsuya and Otsuka. Featured venues: BAR DOCTOR HEAD and Otsuka BAR Chitei.

punk DJ-event mood image: A rock bar with record shelves and a DJ booth

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Explore punk events

Punk-oriented sessions can offer sharp rhythms, guitar energy and direct vocal expression. DJ selection connects short songs and music across different scenes and periods. Check the bands and neighbouring styles involved to find the atmosphere you are looking for.

How to choose a session

  • Look for punk, hardcore or post-punk themes in the selection.
  • Check for DJ sets and band performances when choosing the type of venue and programme.
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NOV 17 (TUE) 1

NOV 17 (TUE) 20:00 SOCIAL+2
Otsuka BAR Chitei OTSUKA

Cindytalk Japan Tour 2026

Cindytalk, known for work with This Mortal Coil and a crucial role in the 1980s post-punk and gothic scene, performs in Tokyo. Their later work, including releases through Editions Mego, continues to draw devoted cult support. Cinder + Fire at Work, Acrartep, pJ SatosicK, and HATE round out the bill at Otsuka BAR Chitei.

Line-up
Cindytalk / Cinder + Fire at Work / Acrartep / pJ SatosicK + more
Door
¥3,000 +1D
  • punk
  • experimental
  • SatosicK
Cindytalk Japan Tour 2026 flyer
Cindytalk Japan Tour 2026 flyer

NOV 18 (WED) 1

NOV 18 (WED) SOCIAL+3
BAR DOCTOR HEAD YOTSUYA

海外ポストパンク、ニューウェイヴのポスター展

This exhibition presents more than 100 original overseas post-punk and new wave posters collected by Yasushi Ide. It traces the era of JOY DIVISION, New Order, The Smiths, Talking Heads, and DEVO through music, fashion, and graphic design. An official catalogue is also planned for sale at the venue and online.

Line-up
@yasushiide / @amass_jp
Door
入場料：1,000円
  • punk
  • amass
  • 井出　靖

DEC 28 (MON) 1

DEC 28 (MON) 15:00 SOCIAL+3
BAR DOCTOR HEAD YOTSUYA

Good For My Soul Vol.1

New event Good For My Soul launches as a year-end special. Its stated musical range runs through garage, punk, hardcore, power pop, UK/US indie, guitar pop, neo-acoustic, shoegaze, and mods. The first edition offers an afternoon for guitar-music fans to gather around a broad DJ selection.

Line-up
@yuckeyntbs89 / PEZ+H+A / DJ2 / 677'7 D+ + more
Door
Charge 500円 +1D
  • garage
  • punk
  • hardcore
  • indie
  • +1
  • Yuckey89
  • DJ.z
Good For My Soul Vol.1 flyer
Good For My Soul Vol.1 flyer