[GMO Internet Group] First lineup of artists for “GMO SONIC 2026” announced!
GMO Internet Group Press release: September 5, 2025 To Members of the Press The first lineup of artists performing at “GMO SONIC 2026” has been announced! SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA will be performing as a headliner in their first show in Japan GMO Internet Group (Group Representative: Masatoshi Kumagai) and Creativeman Productions Inc. (Representative Director: Naoki Shimizu) have decided to hold the large-scale music festival “GMO SONIC 2026” at Makuhari Messe for two days, January 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun), 2026. The first wave of artists to appear includes SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA (first time appearance), MARSHMELLO, AFROJACK (first time appearance), MEDUZA³ (first time appearance), STEVE AOKI, TIЁSTO (first time appearance/SPECIAL GUEST), and Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders, a total of seven acts. SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA is a Swedish DJ unit that will be headlining “GMO SONIC 2026,” marking their first appearance at a Japanese music event. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
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international artists as well as music festivals such as SUMMER SONIC. This year marks the fourth year of the event, which began in 2023, and is scheduled to feature leading artists from both Japan and overseas dance music scenes. As a large-scale music event originating in Japan, we aim to deliver a festival that combines Japanese culture and entertainment to audiences around the world. The GMO Internet Group will evolve GMO SONIC into a music festival that Japan can be proud of around the world, bringing smiles and excitement to more people. [Artists scheduled to perform at GMO SONIC 2026] ■January 17th (Sat) ・MARSHMELLO ・AFROJACK(GMO SONIC first appearance) ・STEVE AOKI ・New School Leaders (GMO SONIC first appearance) ■Sunday, January 18th ・SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA (First appearance at GMO SONIC) *First appearance at a Japanese event ・MEDUZA ³ (First appearance at GMO SONIC) ・TIISTO (first appearance at GMO SONIC) *SPECIAL GUEST *The timetable will be announced at a later date Performing artists will be announced one after another in the future.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136/5012/136-5012-779559f58f024e6e157ea7851eca1a1a-1920×1005.jpg 【Ticket Information】 ■First-come, first-served advance tickets ・ PLATINUM STANDING 2-day pass: ¥50,000 (tax included) ・ PLATINUM STANDING : ¥28,000 (tax included) ・ GA (ALL STANDING) 2-day pass: ¥30,000 (tax included) ・ GA (ALL STANDING): 17,000 yen (tax included) *Tickets for U19 will not be sold for “GMO SONIC 2026.” Ticket purchases are limited to customers 18 years of age and older. ■PLATINUM STANDING Bonus ・Specially made laminated PASS ・Special Viewing Area: A dedicated area will be set up in front of the stage ・Dedicated Lounge: Details of usage times and area will be announced at a later date ・Dedicated lane for merchandise sales: A dedicated fast lane will be set up in the merchandise sales area ・Dedicated cloakroom: A dedicated cloakroom window will be set up that can be used free of charge ・Welcome drink: A drink and ticket will be given to you when you exchange for your platinum wristband *In the event of large crowds, entry may be restricted. We ask for your understanding. ■Pre-sale tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis ・ Ticket sales URL: https://sonic.gmo/tickets/ ・Until the specified number of tickets are sold [“GMO SONIC 2026” event overview] ● Performance name: GMO SONIC 2026 ● Date: Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, 2026 ● Venue: Makuhari Messe ● Official website: https://sonic.gmo/ ●Official SNS ・X (old Twitter):
https://x.com/gmosonic ・ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmosonic/ ・ Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gmosonic ・ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@gmosonic ・LINE:
https://line.me/R/ti/p/@gmosonic ・ TikTok :
https://www.tiktok.com/@gmosonic ● Organizer/Planner: GMO Internet Group, Inc./Creativeman Productions, Inc. ● Production, Management, and Invitation: Creativeman Productions, Inc. ● Inquiries :
Creativeman Productions Inc. TEL: 03-3499-6669 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-16:00) The end
【GMO Internet Group, Inc.】(URL:https://group.gmo/） Company Name: GMO Internet Group, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Stock Code: 9449) Address: Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Masatoshi Kumagai, Representative Director and Group Representative Business: Holding company (group management functions) ■Group Business Internet Infrastructure Business Internet Security Business Internet Advertising and Media Business Internet Finance Business Crypto asset business Capital: 5 billion yen Copyright (C) 2025 GMO Internet Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.