Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) Concert History

Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) is an all-female Japanese pop punk band formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups and early punk rock bands such as The Ramones. The trio rose from humble DIY beginnings to touring with Nirvana on their ‘Nevermind’ tour, trailblazing a path for women in music and inspiring legions of bands. Championed by Nirvana, Sonic Youth and hailed as a favourite by the crème-de-la-crème of Alternative Rock.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 07, 2003
Shonen Knife / Folk Enough Vivre Hall Fukuoka, Japan
Jul 06, 2003
Shonen Knife Bessie Hall Sapporo, Japan
Jul 05, 2003
Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ)
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Stage One Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Jul 04, 2003
Shonen Knife / Ketch Pepperland Okayama, Japan
Jun 08, 2003
Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ)
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Tower Records Shinsaibashi Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
May 25, 2003
Shonen Knife Fandango Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Nov 11, 2002
Shonen Knife Takutaku (磔磔) Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Oct 13, 2002
Shonen Knife Vivre Hall Fukuoka, Japan
Sep 24, 2002
Shonen Knife / In-hi / Hermann H. And The Pacemakers Shibuya On-Air West Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Aug 29, 2002
Shonen Knife WTC Open Air Stadium Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Jul 27, 2002
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Naeba Ski-jou Yuzawa, Japan
Jul 16, 2002
Shonen Knife Drum Be-1 Fukuoka, Japan
Jul 15, 2002
Shonen Knife Drum BE-9 (熊本BE-9) Kumamoto, Japan

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Oct 25, 2025
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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 Seattle, Washington, United States
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 Seattle, Washington, United States
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 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Lollapalooza 1994 on Aug 30, 1994 [664-small]

Lollapalooza 1994
Aug 30, 1994
 Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Riot Fest 2025 on Sep 19, 2025 [513-small]

Riot Fest 2025
Sep 19 - 21, 2025
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / The Pack A.D.
Oct 18, 2025
 San Jose, California, United States
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Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / The Pack A.D.
Oct 18, 2025
 San Jose, California, United States
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Big Day Out 1997 on Jan 27, 1997 [975-small]

Big Day Out 1997
Jan 27, 1997
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Men At Work / Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / Toad the Wet Sprocket
Aug 14, 2026
 Carnation, Washington, United States
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Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / Destroy Boys on Dec 7, 2025 [103-small]

Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) / Destroy Boys
Dec 7, 2025
 Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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