Japanese - Shows & Events
Japanese
Shows & Events
Joji
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 16 August 2026
Japanese pop star Joji brings his promising immersive production to Europe with a powerhouse setlist packed with era-defining songs like the UK Platinum-selling hit Glimpse of Us, Yeah Right, and Slow Dancing in the Dark. Born to a Japanese...JILUKA
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Jiluka (: ジルカ) is a Japanese visual kei metal band originally titled as "Modern metal visual kei (V系モダン・メタル)", but later changed to "Electro Gothic Metal (EGM). ...Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Saturday 19 September 2026
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions inspi...Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Relive your favourite anime scenes in this unique homage to Joe Hisaishi! The genius composer is responsible for creating Studio Ghibli's iconic soundtracks, in much-loved films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. An incredible ...She Her Her Hers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Japanese alternative band She Her Her Hers deliver a fusion of Chillwave, Shoegaze, Synthpop and Ambient. Composed of Hiroyasu Takahashi, Tomason and Daiki Matsuura, they became the first Japanese band to sign a contract with a Chinese lab...
KIN + Fushigi Anime, Film & Video Game Orchestra
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 12 October 2026
The Kin + Fushigi Anime, Film & Videogame Orchestra, is a large-scale live concert experience bringing together a 25-piece pop orchestra formed by emerging professional musicians and conservatoire graduates. The performance celebrates some ...The Legend of Korra in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 1 February 2027
From The Producers of The Smash Hit Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, The New Live Orchestral Experience! The Legend of Korra in Concert is a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the acclaimed animated series to life o...For the Love of Anime
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
A brand-new celebration of Anime, Japan, and Cosplay in the UK. This convention is a love letter to the world of anime, Japanese culture, and the art of cosplay - and we can't wait to build something special with you. Whether you're a lifel...Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs
