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DATE |
August 8th, 2026 (Saturday) |
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TIME |
OPEN 12:00 FINISH 20:00 |
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PLACE |
NA Seci, Zaimokuza Beach, Kamakura Open in Google Map |
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TICKET |
DOOR : ¥ 3,000 MTM Member’s Coupon Code |
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【LINE UP】
LIVE
BIRD DINER
THE COMMON
THE FRENCH TOAST
FUQA
JAP HOT CHILI PEPPERS
KONNICHIWA TYPHOON
MOON ROOM
ZOOICH & JAQOO
DJ
SUBURBIA
JOCELYN G.
Live Painter
Wonderful Sweet Orange
MCs
Kaomi
Lisa
About This Event
11 unforgettable days of summer where passion, heat, and music come together. Come explore the beautiful beaches of Kamakura and forget about the weather.
Join us for an incredible beachfront celebration curated by More Than Music, known for bringing people together through unique cultural experiences.
Get ready for live music, good vibes, and an ocean breeze on Kamakura Beach. Set against the backdrop of crashing waves and golden skies, this event brings together some of Japan's most exciting indie artists, DJs, and community for a one-of-a-kind open-air experience. Whether you're dancing barefoot in the sand, chilling with a cold drink in hand, or soaking in the sunset to the sound of live guitars and groovy beats—this is more than just music. It’s the sound of summer.
Join our membership to have free access to all the dates here! [Link to membership page]
Grab your tickets in advance to ensure a table and discount price!
Too Hot To Be Cool
Where raw musical rebellion meets meaningful global change. Too Hot To Be Cool (THTBC) is a highly influential, volunteer-run live music and rock movement that has taken Tokyo’s indie scene by storm. Rather than operating as a traditional band, THTBC is a powerhouse collective and event series designed to merge the explosive energy of local underground rock with vital environmental activism.
Since its launch, the collective has built an incredible platform for community action, organizing massive multi-band showcases across iconic independent Tokyo venues like Shibuya 7th Floor and Roppongi Bauhaus. THTBC serves as a creative hub for a revolving door of the city's finest underground acts, bringing together genres ranging from the garage rock of FUQA to the punk energy of Meisou and the hard rock tribute styles of AD/CD. Every single dynamic showcase is 100 percent volunteer-led, with ticket proceeds donated directly to youth-led climate non-profit organizations on the frontlines of environmental defense in Southeast Asia, including partners like Green Welfare Indonesia and For The Future Philippines. Featuring live VJ sets, DJs, eco-conscious educators, and local vegan food pop-ups, Too Hot To Be Cool transforms the standard concert experience into a loud, unforgettable movement for cross-cultural connection and global change.
Live Bands
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Bird Diner (garage rock): An all-women garage rock band with roots in the 50s and 60s. All members sing, weaving rich vocal harmonies through jangly guitars and a steady backbeat.
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theCOMMON (punk): Tokyo punk trio inspired by The Clash, with all three members trading vocals. Driving rhythms, gritty guitars, and socially charged anthems.
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The French Toast (French rock covers): Four decades of French rock and pop, from melodic ballads to new-wave anthems. Sung in French, played with humor and a cold drink in hand. No French required.
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FUQA (raw pop rock): A two-piece punching way above their weight. Riff-heavy hard rock with punk and garage edges, channeling 70s and 80s legends like Black Sabbath and Iggy Pop.
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Jap Hot Chili Peppers (funk rock): California funk rock landing on Kamakura sand. Tokyo's Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute brings sunbaked grooves, slap-bass swagger, and Los Angeles beach energy across the Pacific.
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Konnichiwa Typhoon (slacker surf rock): Tokyo surf rock with catchy hooks and rich harmonies. Easy summer energy, the perfect soundtrack for dancing in the sand or chilling at your table.
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Moon Room (pop punk): Tokyo alt-rockers with a special Green Day tribute set. Fast, melodic California punk from a band whose anti-establishment streak goes back to day one. Right at home with our values.
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Zooich & jaqoo (experimental fusion): A special collaboration between two solo artists. Zooich plays wild drums on recycled materials, with hundreds of thousands social media followers. jaqoo improvises on shamisen, blending cyber-punk, psyche, and modern Japanese tradition.
Also on the day
DJ Suburbia: rock devotee from Italy, spinning punk, rock, emo, and hardcore between our live sets.
DJ Jocelyn G. (Thee Blackdoor Blues): a multifaceted artist from Mexico, Jocelyn is a singer, guitarist, model, and rock DJ.
Live painting by Wonderful Sweet Orange. Vintage mellow pop-core visuals taking shape in real time as the music plays.
MCs Kaomi & Lisa. Our unstoppable bilingual duo returns to guide the day with style, humor, and heart. They've been the voices of every THTBC edition so far.
