The Pearl Jam vocalist has revealed plans for his inaugural solo concert series in Japan, scheduled to take place throughout April 2026. This marks a significant moment in the musician’s career, as he’ll be headlining intimate theater venues across the country for the first time as a solo artist rather than with his legendary Seattle-based rock band.
An Evening with Eddie Vedder: What to Expect
The concert series, promoted under the banner “An Evening with Eddie Vedder,” promises an intimate experience that will showcase material from his solo discography while weaving in selections from his extensive musical journey. Fans can anticipate a diverse setlist that spans multiple decades of the artist’s work, both as a solo performer and potentially including reimagined versions of songs from his time with Pearl Jam.
This theatrical presentation format typically allows for deeper storytelling between songs, acoustic arrangements, and a more personal connection with the audience—a departure from the high-energy arena shows Pearl Jam is known for delivering.

Complete Tour Schedule and Venues
The four-city tour will take Vedder through some of Japan’s most prestigious performance spaces:
- April 14, 2026 – Nagoya, Forest Hall
- April 16, 2026 – Osaka, Festival Hall
- April 17, 2026 – Kyoto, Rohm Theater
- April 20, 2026 – Tokyo, Garden Theater
Each venue has been carefully selected for its acoustics and intimate atmosphere, reinforcing the stripped-down nature of this solo endeavor. The theater settings will allow approximately 2,000-3,000 fans per show to witness these performances in an up-close environment.
How to Secure Your Tickets & Win a VIP Trip
General admission tickets become available to the public on February 14 at 10:00 AM local time. However, dedicated Pearl Jam supporters won’t need to wait that long. Ten Club members—the official Pearl Jam fan club—will receive priority access through an exclusive presale window. Members should monitor official communication channels for specific presale dates and access codes to ensure they don’t miss this opportunity. Given Vedder’s immense popularity in Japan and the limited capacity of these theater venues, tickets are expected to sell rapidly once they become available.
For fans that donate to Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation, they have a chance to win a VIP all expenses paid trip to see EV. The prize includes flights to Kyoto, a 3-night hotel stay, a 2-night stay at a traditional Japanese Ryokan, and two tickets for Eddie’s show at Rohm Theater on April 17. Plus, you’ll get to explore Japan with day tour of Kyoto and Nara, enjoy a Kyoto food tour, and take part in a traditional tea ceremony.
Building on Recent Japanese Connections
This tour announcement arrives roughly twelve months after the singer’s previous visit to the island nation in 2025, when he traveled to Japan alongside his family for what appeared to be a personal trip. That visit, however, took an unexpected turn when Vedder made a spontaneous appearance at a Jack White concert, surprising attendees by joining the former White Stripes guitarist onstage for a collaborative rendition of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”
These recent Japanese excursions demonstrate Vedder’s clear affinity for the country and its music culture, which has long embraced both Pearl Jam and the broader grunge movement that emerged from Seattle in the early 1990s. Japanese audiences have consistently shown fierce loyalty to the band, making this solo venture a natural progression of that relationship.
A Career-Defining Solo Milestone
While Vedder has performed countless shows across Asia with Pearl Jam over the past three decades, this represents uncharted territory as a solo artist in Japan. The trek follows his well-received solo albums and scattered solo performances in other markets, but this focused Japanese tour underscores the special connection between the artist and Japanese music fans.
For those fortunate enough to attend, these shows promise to be memorable evenings filled with stripped-down performances, storytelling, and a unique perspective on songs that have defined alternative rock for generations. Whether you’re a longtime Pearl Jam devotee or a newcomer to Vedder’s solo work, this tour offers a rare opportunity to experience one of rock’s most distinctive voices in an intimate, theatrical setting.