Japanese Breakfast Tour Tickets | 2025
Japanese Breakfast turns diaristic indie-pop into luminous spectacle—brass bursts, a flower-lit gong, and cathartic singalongs from “Be Sweet” to “Boyish.” Secure your Japanese Breakfast concert tickets.
Tour Dates and Cities
| Date | City | Price | Tickets |
| Friday 10 October, 2025 |
Austin, TX | from $538.80 | Tickets |
| Friday 10 October, 2025 |
New Orleans, LA | from $43.20 | Tickets |
| Saturday 11 October, 2025 |
Austin, TX | from $318.00 | Tickets |
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What to Expect at a Japanese Breakfast Tour Concert
Michelle Zauner leads an ecstatic, art-pop show that blends joyous horns with intimate guitar pop, moving seamlessly between euphoria and reflection.
- “Paprika”–style fanfare with live brass and the signature light-up gong to open or punctuate the set.
- Glossy, rhythm-forward arrangements that make Jubilee tracks hit bigger in the room.
- Setlist weaving new-era songs with favorites from Psychopomp and Soft Sounds.
- Big crowd moments on “Be Sweet,” “Everybody Wants to Love You,” and “Boyish.”
- Dream-pop hushes for “In Heaven,” “Kokomo, IN,” or “The Body Is a Blade.”
- Cinematic lighting cues and color stories tailored to each song’s mood.
- Playful, grateful banter that keeps the atmosphere warm and communal.
- Tight band interplay—sax/strings textures alongside crunchy guitars.
- Occasional TV-favorite arrangements revived for tour (e.g., Kimmel/SNL treatments).
- Encore arcs that stretch into guitar epics like “Posing for Cars” or “Diving Woman.”
The Most Popular Songs of Japanese Breakfast
- “Be Sweet” (2021): neon-tinted pop rush co-written with Jack Tatum; an arena-sized singalong live.
- “Paprika” (2021): jubilant opener with marching-band brass and gong flourishes that set the tone.
- “Slide Tackle” (2021): groove-led uplift that folds funk pulses into shimmering indie-pop.
- “Savage Good Boy” (2021): satirical, hooky cut inspired by billionaire bunkers; sharp and punchy.
- “Kokomo, IN” (2021): tender, slow-bloom ballad that lands like a communal hush.
- “In Heaven” (2016): grief-tinged dream-pop statement from the debut, fragile and luminous.
- “Everybody Wants to Love You” (2016): lo-fi jangle that became an early calling card.
- “Road Head” (2017): nocturnal synth-pop with bittersweet storytelling and woozy glide.
- “Boyish” (2017): reimagined torch-pop ballad, swelling into a fan-favorite chorus.
- “The Body Is a Blade” (2017): resilient, airy anthem processing trauma through sparkling guitars.
The Most Popular Japanese Breakfast Video
Released February 13, 2018 and directed by Michelle Zauner, “Boyish” stages a bittersweet high-school dance—complete with the band performing at the prom and a cameo by Lindsey Jordan (Snail Mail). The cinematic, slow-bloom storytelling and aching melody helped make it the band’s most-viewed official video on their channel, cementing the song as a centerpiece of the era.
Japanese Breakfast Bio & Rise to Fame
Japanese Breakfast — Michelle Zauner’s indie-pop project blending radiant brass, dream-pop textures, and diaristic songwriting.
- Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; led by vocalist/guitarist Michelle Zauner.
- Lineup (touring/longtime): Zauner with Craig Hendrix, Peter Bradley, Deven Craige; frequent additions include Adam Schatz (sax) and strings.
- Breakthrough releases: Psychopomp (2016), Soft Sounds from Another Planet (2017), and the acclaimed Jubilee (2021).
- Accolades: Two GRAMMY® nominations at the 64th Awards—Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album for Jubilee.
- Signature themes: grief, joy, identity, and resilience rendered in sparkling, widescreen pop.
- Soundtrack work: Composed the 2021 video game score Sable, including the single “Glider.”
- Cultural impact: Zauner’s memoir Crying in H Mart became a bestseller; she was named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (2022).
- Touring scale: clubs to major festivals and arenas, including support runs with Florence + the Machine.
- Live trademarks: horn fanfares, the illuminated gong, and euphoric, crowd-led choruses.
Fascinating Insights About Japanese Breakfast’s Tours
Across the Jubilee and Melancholy eras, the show grew into a high-concept indie-pop celebration anchored by brass, vivid staging, and TV-ready arrangements.
- The Jubilee Tour (2021–2023) spanned 9 legs and 135 shows across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
- “Paprika” commonly opened shows with live horns and a flower-lit gong centerpiece that shifted colors throughout the set.
- They performed “Be Sweet” and “Paprika” on the Season 47 finale of Saturday Night Live (May 2022), with the now-iconic flower-adorned gong.
- Setlist staples across headline and festival dates include “Be Sweet,” “Boyish,” “Road Head,” and “Everybody Wants to Love You.”
- At Austin City Limits 2022, the festival set began with “Paprika” and “Be Sweet,” packing a compact, hits-forward run.
- Zauner also brought “Paprika” to late night, performing it on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in July 2021.
- Japanese Breakfast supported Florence + the Machine on select 2022 North American Dance Fever dates.
- The 2025 Melancholy tour’s stage design featured Old Hollywood–style clam-shell and wave motifs, matching the era’s moodier palette.
- Average 2025 setlists introduced new tracks like “Here Is Someone” and “Orlando in Love” alongside catalog favorites.
- Many headline encores resolve with a solo “Posing for Cars” before the band rejoins for a final, full-tilt closer such as “Diving Woman.”
Japanese Breakfast Ticket Buying Tips
High-demand weekends and festival-adjacent dates go quickest—prep presales and compare sections for value and sightlines.
- Join artist/venue/promoter lists for presale codes and on-sale alerts.
- Target weeknights or second shows in the same city for friendlier pricing.
- Use interactive seat maps—front balcony/side bowl often beats mid-floor for mix and view.
- Filter for face-value “standard” inventory before dynamic/platinum options.
- Save payment details in your account to speed checkout at drop time.
- Evaluate VIP packages carefully; buy perks you’ll actually use (early entry, merch).
- Stick to primary sellers or verified resale; avoid off-platform transfers/screenshots.
- Recheck 24–72 hours pre-show for production holds and last-minute ticket releases.
- If traveling, keep lodging refundable until tickets are secured.
- Arrive early for security, merch, and to catch the opener.
Japanese Breakfast’s Concert Testimonials
Fans rave about the brass-powered joy, the cathartic singalongs, and the feeling of a community built in one night.
- “The gong + horns on ‘Paprika’ gave me chills.” — Attendee, Boston
- “We screamed every line of ‘Be Sweet.’” — Attendee, Chicago
- “A perfect blend of sparkle and ache.” — Attendee, New York City
- “The band was tight; vocals soared all night.” — Attendee, Seattle
- “‘Boyish’ live absolutely floored me.” — Attendee, London
- “Lights, strings, sax—cinematic from start to finish.” — Attendee, Toronto
- “The encore ‘Posing for Cars’ was breathtaking.” — Attendee, Philadelphia
- “Felt intimate even from the balcony.” — Attendee, Los Angeles
- “Dance party to tears and back again.” — Attendee, Austin
- “Left hoarse and happy.” — Attendee, Dublin