Kamasi Washington Books Three Tokyo/Yokohama Dates at Billboard Live This October
Kamasi Washington, the Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader, will play three shows in Japan this October: two nights at Billboard Live Tokyo on October 19 and 20, followed by a date at Billboard Live Yokohama on October 22, 2026. The run was announced via Billboard Live Tokyo's official Instagram account, and tickets are now in general sale.
What was announced
Three confirmed dates across two cities, both venues part of the Billboard Live chain of dinner-and-show style supper clubs in Japan — the Tokyo room is in Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi, and the Yokohama room sits in the Red Brick Warehouse district. Both run multiple timed sets (stages) per night rather than a single continuous show.
Show details
- Monday, October 19, 2026 — Billboard Live Tokyo, Tokyo
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — Billboard Live Tokyo, Tokyo
- Thursday, October 22, 2026 — Billboard Live Yokohama, Yokohama
- Tickets: general sale now open — see the Billboard Live website for details
- Set times and seating categories: not yet specified beyond what's posted on the Billboard Live site
Why it's worth noting
Washington has kept branching out well beyond his own catalog in recent years, including scoring work for director Shinichiro Watanabe's animation projects. In 2026 he picked up a Grammy for his contribution to Kendrick Lamar's latest release.
What we don't know yet
The source announcement doesn't specify exact set times, ticket prices, or seating/table categories for any of the three dates — those details are deferred to the Billboard Live website, which should be checked directly before booking travel.