{
  "id": 449640,
  "title": "Too much music, not enough weekend: A guide to Summer Sonic 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/too-much-music-not-enough-weekend-a-guide-to-summer-sonic-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T07:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/08/10/music/summer-sonic-guide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Summer Sonic, a music festival that turns 25 this year, has upped the ante by packing in more performances over its expanded three-day schedule in Tokyo and Osaka. This change marks a departure from the traditional two-day format.\n\nIn addition to the extended days, Kanto attendees can look forward to two additional nights of concerts, concluding at the first train of the morning. The festivities also include wrestling, skateboarding, and other entertainment options, creating a vibrant and busy atmosphere.\n\nOrganizer Creativeman has attempted to navigate the festival's complexity by categorizing events into \"blocks\" themed around specific genres or eras. This strategy aims to alleviate the challenge of planning one's itinerary amidst the multitude of activities.\n\nWith a current subscription, readers are invited to engage in discussions about the festival. However, to do so, one must first create a display name in the Profile section of their subscriber account page. The event's subscription plan does not permit commenting. For further information, the FAQ section is recommended.",
  "summary": "From metal to 1990s dance nostalgia, this year's event packs an absurd amount of music into one long weekend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}