VTubers and Live Bands Share the Same Stage! XR Live House "1st Stage" Opens in Hachioji

VTubers and Live Music Unite on "One Stage"

A live house unlike anything that has existed before has opened in Hachioji City.
Its name is "1st Stage."
This is an XR (Cross Reality) music live space with transparent LED panels permanently installed on the stage, where VTuber characters and live bands can perform together in the same space.

Grand opening: June 19, 2026.
This is a new type of venue specializing in "hybrid live" performances that combine the playing of live musicians with footage of virtual characters.
Even before opening, it had been drawing attention from creators and fans on X.

The New Co-Performance Experience Made Possible by "Transparent LED"

The core technology of "1st Stage" is the transparent LED panels permanently installed on the stage.
Through these panels, audiences see the VTuber footage and the backing band's performance naturally overlapping.
The ability to hold XR live events using only the permanent equipment — without arranging additional gear — is a strength no other live house can match.

For VTubers, this creates the option of "a venue where you can perform with a live band," and for fans, it becomes an opportunity to experience an artist's performance in an immersive sound and lighting environment.
Preparing an environment where creators can perform with confidence appears to be what drove the buzz even before the venue opened.

Buzz and Spread on X

The venue's official X account @1stStage_info published multiple announcement posts on June 13.
These posts were shared by multiple VTuber creators and fans, drawing significant attention before the opening.

After opening, voices such as "I've been waiting for a live house like this" and "I want to see my favorite artist perform with a band" have also been spotted.
Centered on younger generations familiar with VTuber culture, the venue is gradually gaining recognition as a new cultural spot in Hachioji City.

Where Hachioji's Rooted Music Culture Meets a New Business Model

Hachioji City is a town where live houses and music events have put down roots.
A new option — the "XR live house" — has now been added to that fertile ground.
Virtual entertainment, including VTubers, is a genre that has grown significantly in recent years.

The birth of such a dedicated facility in Hachioji City could become a catalyst for expanding the entertainment scene of the Tama area in new directions.

Check Out "1st Stage"

Information on upcoming performances and venue usage details is being regularly shared on the official X account @1stStage_info.
Whether you're interested in VTuber live events or love live bands, start by following the account and checking for the latest updates.
Keep an eye on this new form of entertainment born in Hachioji City.