The second wave of performers for SONICMANIA has been revealed, with the event scheduled to take place on August 15, 2025, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
SONICMANIA serves as the pre-party for SUMMER SONIC 2025, which will be held the following weekend, August 16-17, at Chiba’s ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe, as well as Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka. The event, often abbreviated to Sonimani, will feature an all-night celebration of electronic music, setting the stage for the iconic SUMMER SONIC festival.
So far, five acts have been confirmed, including internationally renowned performers such as THE PRODIGY, Gesaffelstein, FLOATING POINTS, Tohji, and 2HOLLIS. The latest announcement, made on April 30, 2025, reveals four domestic acts that are sure to excite fans: Perfume, who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary and 20th major debut anniversary in September; KIKUO, a prominent Vocaloid producer who recently completed a world tour and performed at SXSW 2024; MFS, a rising rapper from the hip-hop collective Tha Jointz who was featured in RADAR: Early Noise 2024 and Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2024; and Minna-no-Kimochi, a rave crew based in Tokyo.
Tickets for SONICMANIA are now available for pre-sale through ePlus and Lawson Ticket, with exclusive benefits for early buyers. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets soon for a chance to experience this exciting event ahead of SUMMER SONIC 2025.
SONICMANIA
Performers
THE PRODIGY, GESAFFELSTEIN
FLOATING POINTS (LIVE), Perfume
Tohji, 2HOLLIS
KIKUO, MFS, Minna-no-Kimochi
and more!!
Date
August 15, 2025 (Friday)
Venue
Makuhari Messe, Chiba
Doors / Start Time
Doors open at 19:00 / Show starts at 20:30
Tickets
- Standing Ticket: ¥16,000 (tax included)
- Platinum Ticket: ¥24,000 (tax included, limited availability)
Includes Standing Ticket + Platinum Benefits
Platinum Benefits:- Exclusive viewing area
- Exclusive lounge
- Exclusive cloakroom
- Exclusive restrooms
- Fast-lane access at the merchandise area
- Welcome drink
Official Pre-Sale
Pre-Sale Benefits (Lottery)
- Full ticket refund
- Platinum upgrade
Note: Inbound ticket sales are excluded from the lottery.
- ePlus: April 1 (Tue) 12:00 pm – Until tickets are sold out
https://eplus.jp/ss/ - Lawson Ticket: April 1 (Tue) 12:00 pm – Until tickets are sold out
https://l-tike.com/concert/summersonic/
General Sale
May 24 (Sat) 10:00 am
Available through: ePlus, Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, and others
Important Notes
- No refunds will be issued due to changes in the artist lineup.
- Individuals under the age of 20 will not be allowed entry.
- ID checks will be conducted; please bring a valid photo ID.
Official Media Partner: J-WAVE
Produced & Promoted by: CreativeMan
Information
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