First Matsuri Festival Arrives in London: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Otoboke Beaver & Hitsujibungaku on Stage

The renowned Japanese music festival Matsuri is making its European debut in London later this year, featuring performances by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Otoboke Beaver, and Hitsujibungaku.

Taking place on December 14, the inaugural Japanese Music Experience will debut across Europe at Outernet Live. The event brings together an all-female line-up of three internationally acclaimed Japanese artists, each offering a unique sonic perspective.

Hitsujibungaku, a Japanese indie band with over 200 million streams worldwide and a prominent appearance in the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, takes the spotlight. The band is joined by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, a J-pop icon, hyperpop standout, and Charli XCX collaborator, whose vibrant Harajuku-inspired aesthetic has garnered praise from stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.

Adding to the lineup are Otoboke Beaver, prominent punk rock stars who have shared stages with major acts including Green Day, Jack White, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Oasis.

“I am thrilled to perform in London again for the first time,” expressed Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. “I am particularly eager to share the stage with this wonderfully diverse group of Japanese female artists, each possessing their own distinct character and style. I will pour everything I have into sharing the magic of Japanese music with everyone in London!”

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Otoboke Beaver shared: “We are honoured and excited to play Matsuri London. We are making the journey to London specifically for this event, and we look forward to seeing everyone there. See you under the mirror ball!”

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 6, at 10am GMT.

The festival is presented by Music Way Project, arriving amid a surge in global fascination with Japanese music, which has seen artists such as Ado, BABYMETAL, Hatsune Miku, and Joji perform at The O2 in London since 2024.

For Hitsujibungaku, this performance marks their first UK show since releasing their fifth album ‘Don’t Laugh It Off’ in 2025. Meanwhile, for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, this performance coincides with the announcement of her upcoming album in 2027, likely featuring recent singles ‘Pang Pang Pang’ and ‘Tsukihime’.

As for Otoboke Beaver, the punk quartet has not released an album since their 2022 release ‘Super Champon’, though they recently unveiled a three-track single titled ‘Is the New Album Out Yet?’ in the spring.

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