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81 MUSIC FESTIVAL Reveals First Lineup For Tokyo Debut
81 MUSIC FESTIVAL Reveals First Lineup For Tokyo Debut with The Kid LAROI, R3HAB, MRAK, John Martin, and more confirmed for TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
Tokyo just got a new festival on the map with the launch of 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL, bringing together global names across pop, hip-hop, and electronic music for its debut edition at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. Taking place on June 27, 2026 in Odaiba, the first lineup confirms The Kid LAROI, R3HAB, MRAK, John Martin, VINI VICI B2B MR. BLACK, Night Tempo, Alan Shirahama, 3LI¥EN, and MARVY, with the event marking both a special world premiere showcase from R3HAB and the Japan debut performance of MRAK. The debut edition places 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL between mainstream live music and electronic festival culture, using Japan’s international dialing code as its name while bringing international artists into a newly developed indoor arena built for large-scale music events.
A Debut Lineup Featuring Pop, Electronic Music, And Live Performance
The first 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL lineup brings together a wide mix of names across pop, hip-hop, electronic music, live vocals, and Japanese club culture, with The Kid LAROI, R3HAB, MRAK, John Martin, VINI VICI B2B MR. BLACK, Night Tempo, Alan Shirahama, 3LI¥EN, and MARVY confirmed for the debut edition. Instead of introducing itself through one fixed genre, the festival is positioning its first year around the kind of crossover lineup that can work inside a large indoor arena, where mainstream singalong records, electronic festival sets, live vocal moments, and Japan-based performers can exist within the same event. That direction also makes sense for a Tokyo debut, especially with TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO giving the festival a venue suited for large-scale production while still being connected to Odaiba, central Tokyo, and Haneda Airport.
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At the top of the bill, The Kid LAROI gives 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL a major pop and hip-hop anchor through a catalog that has already crossed into global festival territory, including his Justin Bieber collaboration STAY. R3HAB brings a different type of familiarity to the lineup, with years of mainstage experience and dance records that connect easily with arena crowds, while his confirmed world premiere showcase gives the debut edition an additional first-year talking point beyond the standard lineup announcement. MRAK adds another layer to the electronic side through his Japan debut performance, bringing a melodic techno direction that contrasts with the more immediate festival sound of VINI VICI B2B MR. BLACK, whose back-to-back set points toward the faster psytrance side of the bill. John Martin brings the live vocal connection to dance music through records such as Don’t You Worry Child and Reload, while Night Tempo, Alan Shirahama, 3LI¥EN, and MARVY keep the festival tied to Japanese music culture through city pop, club music, and crossover performance.
The Concept Behind 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL’s Tokyo Debut
The name 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL originates from Japan’s international dialing code, turning the festival title into part of its wider identity instead of treating it as a simple brand name. For its debut edition, that reference gives the event a direct cultural marker while supporting its stated theme, “From CODE to CORE,” which presents music as the link between Japan and a wider international audience. The concept also separates 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL from a standard arena show, since the event is not only announcing performers, but introducing a new platform for cultural exchange, live performance, electronic music, and Japan’s place within the global festival circuit.
That direction continues through the choice of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Odaiba, where the festival can use an indoor large-scale venue for visual production, stage design, and a full-day event schedule running from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The location gives the debut a stronger Tokyo identity, especially with Odaiba already associated with waterfront entertainment, tourism, and large public attractions, while access from central Tokyo and Haneda Airport supports the festival’s international positioning. For a first edition, the main point is not only that 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL is launching in Tokyo, but that its name, theme, venue, and schedule all place Japan at the center of the event’s identity while leaving room for the festival to grow beyond one domestic audience.
Tickets And Entry Details For 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tickets for 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL are currently on sale through the festival’s official website, with three ticket categories available for the debut edition. The event offers PLATINUM and GOLD standing options, along with a GA seated ticket that makes the festival accessible to a wider audience inside TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. One important detail is that GA tickets allow entry for attendees under the age of 18, with specific conditions in place for younger guests, giving the festival a broader reach across different age groups while keeping the main arena format intact.
The festival is scheduled to run from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM on June 27, 2026, placing it closer to a full-day indoor festival format than a standard evening concert. With tickets available until sold out, the debut edition now has its main details in place: a new Tokyo festival, a cross-genre first lineup, a symbolic concept tied to Japan’s international code, and a venue designed to support large-scale music production in Odaiba. For more information and ticket purchases, visit the official 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL website.
