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The reunited Nottingham band brings a new album’s cross-genre range to downtown San Jose. Its path back to music began with a fan’s charity-shop discovery.
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Panchiko’s San Jose Civic date comes about a month after the scheduled release of Chimera, the band’s third album since reuniting. The record moves among ballads, hip-hop, shoegaze and pop; its contributors are part of the album’s story, not a confirmed guest lineup for this concert.
Panchiko began in Nottingham in the late 1990s, when four teenage friends brought Britpop influences together with home recording, video games and anime. Their debut, D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L, gained little momentum, and the band eventually slipped from view.
Sixteen years later, a fan found a copy of the album in a local charity shop and searched online for the people behind it. That search eventually located Panchiko and helped set its reunion in motion. The band has since toured internationally and released Failed at Math(s) in 2023 and Ginkgo in 2025.
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The event listing gives April 9, 2027, as the release date for Chimera, calling it Panchiko’s third album since reuniting. Its description spans reflective ballads, hip-hop, shoegaze and pop, a wider stylistic picture than any single genre label suggests.
The album’s named contributors include billy woods, Mei Semones, Korea Girl, Abby Sage, Cotillon, Mirra Maze, Hugh Pascall and Clarion’s Saya Oliva. These are recording credits; the listing does not announce them as concert guests or publish a setlist.
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The San Jose Civic opened in 1936, designed by Binder & Curtis in the Spanish California Mission style. Its history includes music—from performers such as Duke Ellington and the Rolling Stones—as well as boxing, political events, dance, cultural celebrations and family entertainment. The Who began their first U.S. headlining tour at the venue in 1968.
A renovation completed in 2012 updated the Civic’s seating, technology, accessibility and guest amenities. That mix of a long-running downtown venue and a band whose return began with an old record gives this date two useful frames: Panchiko’s new chapter, and the Civic’s role in San Jose’s performance history.
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Panchiko is the only act named in the listing. No opening act or running order is published.
The show is listed to start at 7:00 p.m. The event listing specifies that this is the show start, not a confirmed doors time; it gives no end time. Check with the organizer or box office for updates.
The event listing links to Ticketmaster, but does not state a ticket price or show-specific purchase conditions. For concert-ticket issues, the theater FAQ lists Ticketmaster’s number as 800-653-8000.
The Civic’s central box office is at 135 West San Carlos Street. Its listed hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; call ahead because hours may vary on holidays. It is typically open for Civic events from two hours before a performance until 30 minutes after the start. That is box-office business time, not a published doors time for this show. The box office lists 408-792-4111 and [email protected], and identifies email as the quickest way to reach it. Listed payment methods are cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
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No age rule is published for this show. The theater FAQ says children age 2 and older need tickets; for family shows, tickets are required from age 1. It also cautions that rules can vary by event, so confirm the policy for this concert before making plans.
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San Jose Theaters asks patrons to contact the box office at least two weeks in advance about ADA or companion seating, ASL interpretation, open captioning, audio description or medical accommodations. Assistive listening devices are available at performances; ask an usher at entry. The venue holds a photo ID until the device is returned. These are general venue policies, not confirmation of a particular arrangement for this show.
The venue admits service dogs trained to perform a disability-related task; they must remain under their handler’s control. Emotional support animals do not qualify. Free booster seats are available for patrons under 5 feet tall and weighing up to 50 pounds; ask an usher at least 10 minutes before the event starts.
The theater’s general rules prohibit outside food and drinks, including alcohol; illegal substances and weapons; and bags larger than 10 by 10 inches. All bags may be searched. Also prohibited are professional cameras, detachable lenses, video cameras and tripods; signs, banners, flags, poles, selfie sticks, balloons, balls and frisbees; laptops and tablets; and noisemakers such as klaxons, bullhorns and whistles, as well as laser pointers.
Disruptive or intoxicated behavior and failure to follow staff, police or medical personnel instructions are prohibited. Smoking and vaping are not allowed indoors or outside designated areas; cannabis may not be used in a public place. There is no re-entry after leaving. Prohibited items must be taken back to a vehicle; staff do not hold them, and confiscated items are discarded. Additional restrictions or security measures may apply to a particular show.
Over-the-counter medication must be unopened in its original factory-sealed packaging; vitamins and supplements are not allowed. Prescription medication must be in its original, in-date labeled bottle matching a valid photo ID, with one medication per bottle. Controlled medication is limited to a reasonable quantity for the time spent at the event.
The venue is San Jose Civic, 135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113, in downtown. The supplied event and venue information does not list transit routes or identify a concert-specific audience entrance. Use the map links to calculate directions from your own starting point.
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The Civic listing points to parking at the San Jose Convention Center. The parking guide says the Convention Center lot is less than two blocks from the Civic, with entrances on Market Street and South Almaden Boulevard, between Balbach/Viola and West San Carlos. Additional parking behind the Convention Center, by South Hall, can be reached from South Market/Viola or Balbach/South Almaden.
The guide lists Convention Center parking at $1 per 15 minutes, with a $25–$30 daily maximum and special-event flat rates up to $25. For South Hall, it lists a $7 daily flat fee, no overnight parking and special-event pricing from $7 to $25. These are guide rates, not confirmation of May 2027 prices or availability; check before setting out.
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No doors time is published. The event listing identifies 7 p.m. as the show’s start time and gives no end time.
The event listing does not state a ticket price or show-specific age policy. Its ticket link goes to Ticketmaster; confirm current terms and the concert’s age rule before attending.
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San Jose Theaters asks patrons to contact the box office at least two weeks in advance about seating, interpretation, captioning, audio description or medical accommodations.
The venue points to the San Jose Convention Center lot, less than two blocks away according to the city parking guide. Published rates and availability may change before the show.
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135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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