Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will host Disco Brick YOKOHAMA, a music event inspired by the disco boom of the 1970s and 1980s, for the first time at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square. The event runs for 16 days from Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Yokohama has long been a city where the latest Western music arrived early, and it gave birth to many iconic venues that helped shape disco culture. The city developed its own Yokohama-style disco steps and has played a leading role in shaping the music scene ever since.
Disco Brick YOKOHAMA brings together people who lived through the height of disco with a new generation drawn to retro culture, offering an outdoor music experience set against the sea breeze of Yokohama. The event will feature the world of disco from the late 1970s and early 1980s and full-scale music performances by top DJs, all while guests enjoy the fresh air of Yokohama outdoors.
The event also aims to promote Yokohama's "nighttime economy" centered on disco, contributing to the creation and promotion of a nighttime culture in Yokohama as a tourist destination.
Disco Brick YOKOHAMA runs concurrently with Red Brick Sunset 2026, another event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse where visitors can enjoy a resort atmosphere. The venue is positioned as a new "nighttime playground" to make the most of summer evenings in Yokohama.
A Venue World That Evokes Disco From the Late 1970s to Early 1980s
On the waterside area of Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, a large illuminated BOX structure will appear. Passing through a neon-lit entrance, guests will be welcomed by a DJ booth shimmering with mirror balls and lasers, and a dance floor where they can lose themselves in music.
The venue recreates the world of disco from the late 1970s to early 1980s, when young people who yearned to be cool gathered night after night to dance until dawn in a frenzy of "fever." The space is built around the raw yet overwhelmingly hot groove that swirled on those dance floors of the era.
Top DJs From Japan and Around the World
In a desire to make disco culture accessible to as many people as possible, admission will not be charged for all dates — some days will be free of charge.
On ticketed days, top DJs active in Japan and internationally will gather. Their free-ranging set lists span the lineage of dance music from that era through to techno, house, and reggae. Enjoy a thrilling night where the feverish world of that era meets the playing styles of today.
On free days, visitors can drop in casually on the way home from work or sightseeing to experience the joy of music while revisiting and discovering an interest in "nighttime culture from the 1970s and 1980s." For a more immersive music experience, ticketed days with top DJs offer a completely different atmosphere.
Performance times: 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Performing DJs
Performance dates and additional artists will be announced in mid-July.
CAPTAIN VINYL (DJ NORI+MURO)
A DJ unit formed by DJ NORI and MURO. Their style of alternating Back to Back with only 7-inch records, one track at a time, combined with a set list that covers every genre from SOUL, DISCO, and FUNK to the latest music, captivates the crowd. They have been invited as guests to music festivals and parties both in Japan and abroad.
DRUNKEN KONG (Drumcode/Tronic)
A Japan-based techno unit that debuted in 2011. Operating out of Tokyo, they have performed at major clubs and festivals in Japan and internationally, releasing music on globally recognized top labels including Drumcode, Tronic, Terminal M, and Octopus Recordings. In 2022, they achieved No. 1 overall annual sales on Beatport Techno.
DJ HASEBE
DJ and sound producer who began his DJ career in 1990. In 1998, he released the mini-album "adore" featuring Sugar Soul & Zeebra on the track "Ima Sugu Hoshii," bringing his name to wider recognition. During the same period, he performed at the legendary party "HONEY DIP" held at Shibuya club HARLEM, which became a packed-out event every time. In 2000, he released his full album "Hey World," which was subsequently released in several European countries the following year. Since then, he has worked on remixes and production for many artists.
grooveman Spot
A beatmaker and producer attracting worldwide attention with a Club DJ career dating back to 1993. A key figure at JazzySport, he draws from his deep musical experience in hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz, house, techno, and even Japanese city pop — channeling it through the turntables and into his own recordings. In April 2020, he launched his own label "Scotoma Music," continuing to release music with a unique sensibility and signature sound while maintaining an active DJ career in Japan and abroad.
A Bar Counter to Enjoy Alongside the Music
Disco has always been a place where music and drinks go hand in hand. Letting the music guide you while feeling the Yokohama breeze, guests can also enjoy the pleasure of discovering a great drink. Spend time in the disco experience with a drink in hand to complete the memory.
Bar hours: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (Last order: 9:30 PM)
Paid BOX Seats for a More Comfortable Experience
For those who are curious about the disco experience but prefer to avoid crowds and stay off their feet, paid BOX seats are also available. Feel the energy of the music and event while spending time as you like from the best seats in the house.
Details on available dates, pricing, and how to purchase tickets will be announced in mid-July.
Concurrent Event: Red Brick Sunset 2026
Running at the same time as Disco Brick YOKOHAMA, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is also hosting Red Brick Sunset 2026, an event where visitors can enjoy a resort getaway atmosphere. Built around the concept of experiencing "an exotic atmosphere right here in Yokohama" by making the most of the open location, the event is celebrating its 19th edition this year. Last year it welcomed approximately 610,000 visitors (*calculated from the number of visitors to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Buildings 1 and 2), making it a beloved summer staple in Yokohama for guests from the prefecture and beyond.
In recent years, the event has taken popular resort destinations around the world as its theme, including Thailand, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. This year's theme is Santa Monica, a popular resort destination on the American West Coast. To help visitors feel a little cooler during the summer heat, the venue draws inspiration from "Sunset Beach" within Santa Monica, expressing the area's sophisticated streetscape and a "retro-cute," pop, and colorful world.
- Dates: Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, August 30, 2026 (30 days)
Friday, July 31 is a preview opening from 5:00 PM - Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0001)
- Hours: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (food and drink last order: 9:30 PM)
- Admission: Free (*food, drink, merchandise, etc. charged separately)
- Organizer: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Yokohama Akarenga Co., Ltd. / Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Yokohama Arts Foundation)
- Supported by: City of Yokohama, Embassy of the United States
- Official site: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/event/redbrick-summer/index.html
Disco Brick YOKOHAMA Event Details
- Dates: Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 (16 days)
The event may be closed in case of rain or severe weather. - Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0001)
- Hours: OPEN 5:00 PM / START 5:30 PM–10:00 PM (bar last order: 9:30 PM)
- Admission: Free / Ticketed (¥1,000–¥3,800)
Ticket details will be announced in mid-July. Food, drink, merchandise, etc. charged separately. - Organizer: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Yokohama Akarenga Co., Ltd. / Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Yokohama Arts Foundation)
- Supported by: City of Yokohama
- In cooperation with: AlphaTheta Co., Ltd. / Garden Grove
- Official site: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/event/redbrick-disco/index.html
About Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a cultural and commercial facility making use of a historic building with over 110 years of history. Inside the buildings, which retain the atmosphere of their original warehouse days, a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes line the halls, while the plaza between the two buildings hosts seasonal events throughout the year. The facility has welcomed a cumulative total of more than 130 million visitors.
The Akarenga Park adjacent to the facility is celebrated for its open setting overlooking Yokohama Port. It is a gathering place not only for sightseeing visitors but also for runners, dog walkers, and many others who come to spend time in their own way. Visitors can gaze at the ships sailing in and out of the port and the Minato Mirai skyline, relax on the lawn, or enjoy a cruise departing from the pier right in front.
Since the December 2022 renovation, the facility has also strengthened its commitment to sustainability. In November 2023, it earned the top "Supreme" rating in Yokohama City's SDGs certification system "Y-SDGs," reflecting its recognition of the global environment and its visitors as key stakeholders as it works toward a sustainable society through its business activities.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility Name | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse |
| Address | 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa |
| Access | Approx. 6 min walk from "Bashamichi Station" or "Nihon-odori Station" on the Minatomirai Line; approx. 12 min walk from "Minatomirai Station" / Approx. 15 min walk from "Sakuragicho Station" (JR/Municipal Subway) via Kishamichi; approx. 15 min walk from "Kannai Station" |
| Hours | Building 1: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM / Building 2: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (*Cafes and restaurants vary by establishment; Building 1 hall and event spaces vary by event) |
| Website | https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp |
