Summer Sonic 2025 Unveils Final Lineup and Timetable: Mrs. GREEN APPLE's Surprise Appearance and Performance Times for Aぇ! group and More Revealed

The final lineup and timetable for "SUMMER SONIC 2025," to be held on August 16th (Saturday) and 17th (Sunday), 2025, at ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Tokyo venue) and the Osaka venue, were announced today, July 11th. The surprise appearance of popular band Mrs. GREEN APPLE, in particular, has generated significant buzz.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE to Open Marine Stage

It has been decided that Mrs. GREEN APPLE will be the opening act for the MARINE STAGE at the Tokyo venue (ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe) on Sunday, August 17th. This surprise announcement has led to numerous excited and anticipatory comments on social media, such as "Tickets will likely sell out instantly," "With Mrs. GREEN APPLE added, the second day will be a day to enjoy not only domestic music but also Asian, Latin, and US R&B," and "This truly is Summer Sonic, transcending generations and genres."

Featured Artists Like Aぇ! group and BE:FIRST to Appear One After Another

At the Osaka venue, Aぇ! group will kick off the AIR STAGE as the opening act from 11:10 AM on Sunday, August 17th. Fans have expressed great anticipation for their first Summer Sonic appearance, with comments like "Aぇ-chan is the opening act!!!!" and "It's sure to be a blast with Seiya-san's 'Let's go Summer Sonic!!' ✌️ So excited!"

Furthermore, BE:FIRST will perform on the AIR STAGE in Osaka on Saturday, August 16th, from 1:30 PM, and on the MARINE STAGE in Tokyo the following day, Sunday, August 17th, from 1:25 PM. The timetable reveals that they will appear on Tokyo's MARINE STAGE between Mrs. GREEN APPLE and JO1, with fans eagerly anticipating their passionate performance.

Other artists scheduled to perform include go!go!vanillas on Tokyo's SONIC STAGE from 12:50 PM on Saturday, August 16th. Ulfuls will appear on Tokyo's BEACH STAGE from 3:55 PM on the 16th, and on Osaka's SONIC STAGE from 2:15 PM on Sunday, August 17th. Mega Shinnosuke will take the Spotify Stage at Makuhari Messe with a BAND SET from 5:05 PM on Sunday, August 17th. Ave Mujica is confirmed to perform on Tokyo's PACIFIC STAGE from 11:20 AM on Saturday, August 16th, and Chilli Beans. will be on the Spotify Stage from 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 16th.

Diverse Genres and Fan Sentiments

With the release of the timetable, some fans expressed concerns about conflicting schedules, such as "FOB and MWM are clashing!!" (likely referring to Fall Out Boy and MAN WITH A MISSION). On the other hand, comments like "Summer Sonic 2025 is interesting because you can listen to various genres of music" show a renewed appreciation for the festival's appeal in bringing together diverse artists. With approximately one month until the event, anticipation is also growing for official merchandise like T-shirts, despite concerns about the summer heat.

Tickets are currently on sale and selling well. With a host of highly anticipated artists gathering, this year's Summer Sonic promises to be an even hotter summer memory than usual.

The Context

Summer Sonic is one of Japan's largest annual outdoor music festivals, featuring a diverse lineup of international and domestic artists. It is unique for being held simultaneously in two major cities, Tokyo (at ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe) and Osaka, over a weekend. Known for its wide array of genres, from rock and pop to electronic and hip-hop, the festival draws hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, making it a significant event in the Asian music calendar.

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