Pre-event for Korea's Leading Summer Festival, Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, "PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026" to be Held in Shibuya on Wednesday, July 8, 2026!
A pre-event for the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, Korea's global music festival, will take place at WWW X in Shibuya, Tokyo, on July 8, 2026. The event will feature three acts from Korea—Parannoul, Say Sue Me, and Bongjeingan—and MONO NO AWARE from Japan, serving as a special project connecting the music scenes of both countries. Advance ticket lottery applications open on May 21.
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Featuring three acts from Korea: Parannoul (Band set), Say Sue Me, and Bongjeingan, alongside MONO NO AWARE from Japan, who are also confirmed to participate in this year's Pentaport. Advance ticket lottery is now open!
The INCHEON PENTAPORT ROCK FESTIVAL, Korea's premier global music festival hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City since 2006, has announced a special pre-event to be held at the live house WWW X in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Wednesday, July 8. The performance is officially supported by Space Shower Network Inc.
The event will feature a total of four outstanding artists from the Japanese and Korean music scenes. From Korea, Parannoul, whose first solo visit to Japan in February of this year remains a fresh memory, makes a highly anticipated appearance with a band set. Also performing are Say Sue Me, a rock band from Busan gaining attention from the global indie scene, and Bongjeingan, a Korean indie superband featuring a member of HYUKOH, who are slated to perform at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26. Representing Japan is MONO NO AWARE, who are also confirmed to perform at the main Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival.
"PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026" is planned not merely as a showcase event, but as a project designed to connect the music scenes of Korea and Japan and present new possibilities for Asian musical exchange. For Japanese music fans, it offers a rare opportunity to directly experience the atmosphere and direction of the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival in Tokyo.
Celebrating its 21st edition this year, the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is renowned as Korea's largest international music festival. Since its inception in 2006, it has hosted numerous world-class artists, including The Strokes, Muse, Deftones, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Pulp, Beck, Weezer, My Bloody Valentine, and The Chemical Brothers. Many popular artists from Japan have also graced the Pentaport stages, such as ELLEGARDEN, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, L'Arc-en-Ciel, MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, Porno Graffitti, Kishidan, EGO-WRAPPIN', CORNELIUS, KIRINJI, Hitsujibungaku, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, indigo la End, Suchmos, never young beach, Creepy Nuts, toe, kanekoayano, Tempalay, and STUTS, allowing the festival to continuously grow as a symbol of musical exchange between Japan and Korea.
Hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and co-organized by the Incheon Tourism Organization and Gyeonggi Ilbo, the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival will be held over three days from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon, Korea. This year's lineup has confirmed performances by global artists such as Massive Attack, Pixies, and Khruangbin, garnering significant attention from music fans at home and abroad.
Tickets for "PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026" will be available on e+ (eplus) and ZAIKO.
The advance ticket lottery application begins today, Thursday, May 21, at 20:00.
Event Details
Title: PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026
Performers: Parannoul (Band set) [KR], Say Sue Me [KR], Bongjeingan [KR],
MONO NO AWARE [JP]
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Venue: Shibuya WWW X (Rise Bldg. 2F, 13-17 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041)
Time: Doors Open 18:15 / Start 19:00
Price: Advance ¥5,000 (Tax incl. / All Standing / Drink fee not included)
Host: Incheon Metropolitan City
Co-hosts: Incheon Tourism Organization / Gyeonggi Ilbo
Planning & Production: Hipsquare, Inc.
Support: Space Shower Network Inc.
INFO: WWW X 03-5458-7688
Event Details: https://www-shibuya.jp/schedule/019808.php
◇ e+ Advance Lottery Reception
Reception Period: 5/21 (Thu) 20:00 – 5/31 (Sun) 23:59
e+ (Domestic): https://eplus.jp/pentaport_takeoff/
e+ (Overseas): https://eplus.tickets/pentaport_takeoff/
◇ General Sale (First-come-first-served)
Release Date: 6/6 (Sat) 10:00 –
e+ (Domestic): https://eplus.jp/pentaport_takeoff/
e+ (Overseas): https://eplus.tickets/pentaport_takeoff/
ZAIKO: https://wwwwwwx.zaiko.io/e/pentaport-takeoff-26
Related Links
Official Festival Website: https://pentaport.co.kr/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pentaportrf/
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1xu9TsNT8NJ1HlJkrMvUw
Artist Introductions
Parannoul
Parannoul is a one-person band from Korea. Starting with the high acclaim received overseas for the second album "To See the Next Part of the Dream," they have released a total of four full albums to date, continuing to create noisy music across various genres.
https://www.instagram.com/parannoul/
Say Sue Me
A four-piece indie rock band from Busan, Korea. Formed in 2012. They released their debut album "We've Sobered Up" in 2014, followed by the EP "Big Summer Night" the next year. In 2017, they signed with London-based label Damnably, completed their first UK tour, and drew attention with frequent airplay on BBC Radio. In February 2018, the single "Old Town" was featured by Pitchfork, NPR, KEXP, and others, garnering attention in the US as well. In April of the same year, they released their second album "Where We Were Together," and made their first visit to Japan in August. The following year, they were nominated in a record-tying five categories alongside BTS at the 16th Korean Music Awards, winning two for Best Modern Rock (
The INCHEON PENTAPORT ROCK FESTIVAL, Korea's premier global music festival hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City since 2006, has announced a special pre-event to be held at the live house WWW X in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Wednesday, July 8. The performance is officially supported by Space Shower Network Inc.
The event will feature a total of four outstanding artists from the Japanese and Korean music scenes. From Korea, Parannoul, whose first solo visit to Japan in February of this year remains a fresh memory, makes a highly anticipated appearance with a band set. Also performing are Say Sue Me, a rock band from Busan gaining attention from the global indie scene, and Bongjeingan, a Korean indie superband featuring a member of HYUKOH, who are slated to perform at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26. Representing Japan is MONO NO AWARE, who are also confirmed to perform at the main Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival.
"PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026" is planned not merely as a showcase event, but as a project designed to connect the music scenes of Korea and Japan and present new possibilities for Asian musical exchange. For Japanese music fans, it offers a rare opportunity to directly experience the atmosphere and direction of the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival in Tokyo.
Celebrating its 21st edition this year, the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is renowned as Korea's largest international music festival. Since its inception in 2006, it has hosted numerous world-class artists, including The Strokes, Muse, Deftones, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Pulp, Beck, Weezer, My Bloody Valentine, and The Chemical Brothers. Many popular artists from Japan have also graced the Pentaport stages, such as ELLEGARDEN, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, L'Arc-en-Ciel, MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, Porno Graffitti, Kishidan, EGO-WRAPPIN', CORNELIUS, KIRINJI, Hitsujibungaku, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, indigo la End, Suchmos, never young beach, Creepy Nuts, toe, kanekoayano, Tempalay, and STUTS, allowing the festival to continuously grow as a symbol of musical exchange between Japan and Korea.
Hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and co-organized by the Incheon Tourism Organization and Gyeonggi Ilbo, the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival will be held over three days from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon, Korea. This year's lineup has confirmed performances by global artists such as Massive Attack, Pixies, and Khruangbin, garnering significant attention from music fans at home and abroad.
Tickets for "PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026" will be available on e+ (eplus) and ZAIKO.
The advance ticket lottery application begins today, Thursday, May 21, at 20:00.
Event Details
Title: PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026
Performers: Parannoul (Band set) [KR], Say Sue Me [KR], Bongjeingan [KR],
MONO NO AWARE [JP]
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Venue: Shibuya WWW X (Rise Bldg. 2F, 13-17 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041)
Time: Doors Open 18:15 / Start 19:00
Price: Advance ¥5,000 (Tax incl. / All Standing / Drink fee not included)
Host: Incheon Metropolitan City
Co-hosts: Incheon Tourism Organization / Gyeonggi Ilbo
Planning & Production: Hipsquare, Inc.
Support: Space Shower Network Inc.
INFO: WWW X 03-5458-7688
Event Details: https://www-shibuya.jp/schedule/019808.php
◇ e+ Advance Lottery Reception
Reception Period: 5/21 (Thu) 20:00 – 5/31 (Sun) 23:59
e+ (Domestic): https://eplus.jp/pentaport_takeoff/
e+ (Overseas): https://eplus.tickets/pentaport_takeoff/
◇ General Sale (First-come-first-served)
Release Date: 6/6 (Sat) 10:00 –
e+ (Domestic): https://eplus.jp/pentaport_takeoff/
e+ (Overseas): https://eplus.tickets/pentaport_takeoff/
ZAIKO: https://wwwwwwx.zaiko.io/e/pentaport-takeoff-26
Related Links
Official Festival Website: https://pentaport.co.kr/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pentaportrf/
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW1xu9TsNT8NJ1HlJkrMvUw
Artist Introductions
Parannoul
Parannoul is a one-person band from Korea. Starting with the high acclaim received overseas for the second album "To See the Next Part of the Dream," they have released a total of four full albums to date, continuing to create noisy music across various genres.
https://www.instagram.com/parannoul/
Say Sue Me
A four-piece indie rock band from Busan, Korea. Formed in 2012. They released their debut album "We've Sobered Up" in 2014, followed by the EP "Big Summer Night" the next year. In 2017, they signed with London-based label Damnably, completed their first UK tour, and drew attention with frequent airplay on BBC Radio. In February 2018, the single "Old Town" was featured by Pitchfork, NPR, KEXP, and others, garnering attention in the US as well. In April of the same year, they released their second album "Where We Were Together," and made their first visit to Japan in August. The following year, they were nominated in a record-tying five categories alongside BTS at the 16th Korean Music Awards, winning two for Best Modern Rock (
FAQ
What is PENTAPORT TAKEOFF: TOKYO 2026?
It is the official pre-event for Korea's largest music festival, Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, held in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Who is performing at the event?
The lineup features Korean acts Parannoul, Say Sue Me, and Bongjeingan, along with Japanese band MONO NO AWARE.
How can I buy tickets?
Advance tickets (5,000 JPY) are available through e+ (eplus) and ZAIKO platforms.