STARZ 2026 Sets December 29 Date At Ariake Arena
Pairing a full live bill with the RAPSTAR 2026 final puts the audition's deciding performance in front of a paying arena crowd, and tickets go on sale before the season's broadcasts finish narrowing the field.
Reporting from 1 source: KAI-YOU.
STARZ 2026 will be held on December 29, 2026 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, with doors at 13:00 and a 14:00 start. The event combines a hip-hop live show with the RAPSTAR 2026 FINALS, the deciding stage of ABEMA's rapper audition. The fastest advance ticket lottery runs October 10 to 19 on Lawson Ticket.
Tickets for the December 29 date are split into four types, with the fastest advance lottery open from October 10 to October 19 on Lawson Ticket. The Platinum Ticket is 19,900 yen and covers the front arena area with a dedicated entry lane, while the Gold Ticket is 13,900 yen for the central arena area. A-seat tickets for arena standing and stands reserved seating are both 11,900 yen.
Music live performers will be named in sequence. Judges for the season are SEEDA, R-Shitei, Benjazzy, KM, C.O.S.A., LEX, and ¥ellow Bucks.
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