The THIRTEEN Return With Christmas Eve Band Show & Year-End Blowout
After a two-year absence, The THIRTEEN are swinging back into the festive season with a vengeance—and this time, they’re ditching the acoustic guitars for a full-throttle electric assault on Christmas Eve.
The Tokyo-based visual kei outfit has become something of a fixture in the underground live circuit, known for their intense energy and devoted fanbase cultivated through their official fan club, CLUB13. This December, they’re rewarding that loyalty with three substantial performances that showcase everything from yuletide reimagining to year-end retrospective.
Kicking things off on December 24th is “The Blood Before Christmas 2026,” a fan club-presented show that breaks from tradition in the best way possible. Previous Christmas Eve events leaned heavily on acoustic arrangements—atmospheric, intimate affairs designed for the season. This year, however, The THIRTEEN are bringing the full band arsenal. Expect the same raw intensity that defines their regular live shows, just wrapped in December’s chilly embrace. It’s a bold creative choice that should satisfy fans craving something heavier than typical holiday fare.
The real marathon begins on December 29th with a double-header: “絶唱-ZESSYO-“ (their annual year-end finale) and “呑熊 2026” (the fan club’s exclusive after-party). The former is the band’s traditional closer—a high-heat performance designed to burn through 2026’s collected energy. The latter, reserved for CLUB13 members only, swaps the stage for something far more intimate: members sharing handmade year-end noodles, rare conversation with support musicians kazu and Ryo, and the notorious lucky draw with premium prizes.
All shows take place at Shinjuku’s Club Phase and feature support from kazu and Ryo. The Christmas Eve show opens fan club pre-sales on October 31st, with general tickets via Lawson from November 28th. The December 29th events follow standard fan club pre-sale windows.
Want in? Head to Lawson Ticket for general admission (the fanclub pre-sale links drop soon through official channels), or contact Club Phase directly at 03-5911-2777.