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Comedy Shows
From brilliant stand-up to wild improv nights — Japan's comedy scene is vibrant, irreverent, and unmissable.
From brilliant stand-up to wild improv nights — Japan's comedy scene is vibrant, irreverent, and unmissable.
Comedy in Japan is experiencing a golden age. From the beloved manzai tradition of two-person stand-up comedy to fresh bilingual acts performing for international audiences, the scene is thriving and endlessly diverse.
Whether you love the raw wit of stand-up, the spontaneous chaos of improv, the sharp edge of a celebrity roast, or the community vibe of an open mic night — we have a show for you.
All shows are age-rated clearly on the booking page. Some late-night shows contain adult content. Ages 18+ unless otherwise stated.
Solo comedy from Japan's sharpest voices.
Spontaneous, audience-driven hilarity.
Celebrity roasts with no-holds-barred humour.
New voices, big laughs, great vibes.
Tokyo's longest-running bilingual stand-up night returns with six comedians performing in English and Japanese. Expect crowd work, dark humour, and surprise guests.
Teams compete in rapid-fire improv rounds guided by audience suggestions. Think Whose Line Is It Anyway but wilder — and in Tokyo.
Japan's edgiest comedians take aim at a well-known celebrity guest. No one is safe. Pure, brilliant, savage comedy.
A full day of comedy acts, improv workshops, live podcast recordings, and comedy panels alongside our main music festival at Shonan Beach.
Catch the next big comedy star before they're famous. New and established performers take the mic at Tokyo's best open mic night.
A celebration of Japan's beloved manzai comedy tradition. Ten two-person acts perform boke-tsukkomi routines in a hilarious evening of homegrown humour.
Stand-Up Comedian · Tokyo
Japan's hottest young stand-up, Taro Shimizu has been selling out shows from Sapporo to Fukuoka since his breakout 2024 special "Salary Man's Lament" went viral. His sharp observational humour about modern Tokyo life has made him a household name — and a firm festival favourite.
Catch him at Shonan Comedy Festival on August 16 as part of the Peaceful Meadow Veil Summer Festival. A set not to be missed.
Book Shonan Comedy Festival
Comedy shows may contain adult language, themes, or content. All events are clearly labelled:
Photo ID may be required at entry for age-restricted shows.
Comedy shows sell out quickly — especially roast nights and festival headliners. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance.
Most venues open 30 minutes before showtime. Arriving early means a better seat choice and a relaxed start to your evening.
Bringing 10 or more? Check our group discounts page for exclusive rates on comedy show group bookings.