By vibe & timing

Underground — Tokyo DJ events (20)

Nights booked outside the commercial circuit — names you won't see on a big-room line-up. 20 upcoming nights observed.

November 1 (SUN) 1

NOV 01 (SUN) 18:00 SOCIAL+2

PHASE-10

An Otsuka Chitei night of local and international live acts and DJs — A layered music experience connecting four live acts and two DJs.

  • experimental
  • Kyosuke Terada

November 2 (MON) 2

NOV 02 (MON) SOCIAL+1
ENTER SHIBUYA

Kacha Kacha vol.4

A night where six musical perspectives intersect — A genre-crossing groove shaped by artists from different musical backgrounds.

  • MoEPiKA☯️
  • ShioriyBradshaw
  • 💚
  • YESBØWY
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Kacha Kacha vol.4 flyer
NOV 02 (MON) 18:00 SOCIAL+1
FORESTLIMIT HATAGAYA

憑依

An all-night crossing of live sets, video, and DJs — An all-night multidisciplinary event with a large roster.

  • experimental
  • electronic

November 3 (TUE) 1

NOV 03 (TUE) SOCIAL+1
ENTER SHIBUYA

Grilled

A techno night where three acts intersect — A techno-centered floor experience with KUNPEI, 化学繊維 and UG.

  • techno
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November 4 (WED) 1

NOV 04 (WED) SOCIAL+1
ENTER SHIBUYA

INSTINCT

An all-night techno session by Shun Kurashima — A party built for all-night immersion in techno.

  • techno
  • electronic
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INSTINCT flyer
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November 5 (THU) 1

NOV 05 (THU) SOCIAL+1
ENTER SHIBUYA

TWINS

One night with two DJs from distinct backgrounds — Selections from two DJs crossing Tokyo club culture and record culture.

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November 6 (FRI) 2

NOV 06 (FRI) 23:00 SOCIAL+1
FORESTLIMIT HATAGAYA

NEURON

23:00–05:00 DJ Night — A long-form late-night session led by four DJs through dawn.

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November 8 (SUN) 1

NOV 08 (SUN) 18:00 SOCIAL+1
FORESTLIMIT HATAGAYA

marbles vol.16

A Sunday-night session with five DJs — A club night where several DJs bring their distinct selections together.

November 13 (FRI) 2

NOV 13 (FRI) SOCIAL+1
ENTER SHIBUYA

PAXPROJECT presents Lola Haro

ENTER's underground night welcoming Lola Haro to Japan — PAXPROJECT connects an international guest with Japanese artists for one night.

  • electronic
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PAXPROJECT presents Lola Haro flyer
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November 14 (SAT) 1

November 17 (TUE) 1

NOV 17 (TUE) 20:00 SOCIAL+2

Cindytalk Japan Tour 2026

Cindytalk's Japan show with an international supporting bill — A live performance headlined by post-punk and gothic figure Cindytalk.

  • punk
  • experimental
  • SatosicK
Cindytalk Japan Tour 2026 flyer
Cindytalk Japan Tour 2026 flyer

November 19 (THU) 1

NOV 19 (THU) 19:30 SOCIAL+1
FORESTLIMIT HATAGAYA

METAL vol.5

Three live acts plus two DJs — A hybrid night of live acts and DJs.

November 21 (SAT) 2

NOV 21 (SAT) SOCIAL+1
VENT GAIENMAE

PHILIPPA PACHO at VENT

An international next-generation techno icon — A techno DJ set from Philippa Pacho, active across major clubs and festivals.

  • techno
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PHILIPPA PACHO at VENT flyer
NOV 21 (SAT) 18:30 SOCIAL+2

Yume no Shima no Nikai at Otsuka BAR Chitei — An intimate live encounter with a band's expressive force in a small room.

  • rock
  • 小川直人

November 27 (FRI) 1

December 12 (SAT) 1

DEC 12 (SAT) SOCIAL+1
VENT GAIENMAE

VENT 10th Anniversary: Batu

A 10th-anniversary night with Batu, DJ Haruka, and AKIRAM EN — A VENT 10th-anniversary exploration of UK post-bass music and deep techno.

  • techno
  • bass
  • electronic

December 18 (FRI) 1

DEC 18 (FRI) SOCIAL+1
VENT GAIENMAE

TOGENKYO

A VENT night with Kia — A global DJ-focused night rooted in deep and leftfield sensibilities.

  • electronic

December 19 (SAT) 1

DEC 19 (SAT) 23:00 SOCIAL+1
FORESTLIMIT HATAGAYA

23AM ETERNAL #23AM_TEKNO

A late-night techno session of DJ/live sets and VJs — A techno-oriented night where DJ/live sets and VJs intersect from 23:00 to 05:00.

  • techno
  • electronic
  • experimental