2026 Summer Festival Schedule List [Monthly Summary]

What is so special about spending time outdoors immersed in music?
This year, a number of unique summer festivals are being held across the country.
On this page, we will introduce some of the most popular summer festivals by area and season.
If you find a festival that interests you, be sure to check out the official website!

Festivals held in February

Osaka | THE BONDS 2026 -THANKS 10TH GIGA-

This live event, held in a hall to celebrate the 10th anniversary, will bring together the talented artists who have been part of the story of JYGA, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious night of intense excitement.

Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Venue: Sankei Hall Breeze (Osaka Prefecture)
Main appearances: Natsuko Eclipse, Penthouse, Retroriron, and others
Related link: Official website here

Aichi | BLARE FEST. 2026

A loud rock festival hosted by coldrain. Rock bands from Japan and abroad gather together, and Nagoya is filled with excitement for two days.

Dates: Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Venue: Port Messe Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture)
Main performers: coldrain, 04 Limited Sazabys, [Alexandros], 10-FEET, ONE OK ROCK, and more
Related link: Official website here

Tokyo | WINTER JAZZFEST TOKYO 2026

This urban event allows you to enjoy the latest in jazz at a live music venue in Shibuya. The appeal is the energy of a session and the close-up live experience.

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Venue: WWW X (Tokyo)
Main performers: NAO YOSHIOKA, Kiefer, CARRTOONS, TENORS IN CHAOS, and more
Related link: Official page here

Gunma | SHIBUKAWA ROCK CIRCUIT 2026

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Shibukawa City, the spirit of rock music beloved by all generations will come together at the Civic Hall. The stunning performances of the legends and the MC, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, will envelop the venue in the heat and energy of real rock music.

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (national holiday)
Venue: Shibukawa Civic Hall (Gunma Prefecture)
Main cast: Diamond Yukai, FLYING KIDS, Shibukawa Kiyohiko, Kagawa Makoto, Honda Takeshi and others
Related link: Official website here

Tokyo | RADIO SAKAMOTO Uday -NEW CONTEXT FES × DIG SHIBUYA-

This "city-wide festival" inherits and expands on the spirit of Ryuichi Sakamoto. Not only will there be live music, but culture and cutting-edge expression will blend into the streets of Shibuya, creating an exciting day that will bring new inspiration to your everyday life.

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Venue: Spotify O-EAST / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / Higashimaya (Tokyo)
Main performers: STUTS, Ichiko Aoba (with Keigo Oyamada & U-zhaan), Nariaki Obukuro, DAN, 250, and others
Related link: Official website here

Miyagi | Canofes 2026

The event will be hosted by Sandwichman and Eiko Kano and will center around music. Different artists will perform over the two days, and the event will be held at a venue in Sendai.

Dates: Saturday, February 14th and Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Venue: Sendai Sun Plaza Hall (Miyagi Prefecture)
Main performers: MONKEY MAJIK, BARBEE BOYS 4PEACE, Fujimaki Ryota, Rake, Date Sayuri, and more
Related link: Official website here

Kanagawa｜TOKYO GIRLS MUSIC FES. 2026 by TGC

This urban fashion and music festival is back after a seven-year hiatus. The latest trends and dynamic live performances resonate together, creating a rare stage where you can experience the positive energy that connects to the future.

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Venue: Yokohama BUNTAI (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Main performers: SUPER★DRAGON, OWV, ONE OR EIGHT, CANDY TUNE, ICex, and more
Related link: Official website here

Okayama | machioto2026

This circuit event takes you around Okayama's live music venues, allowing you to experience the city's vibrant atmosphere while enjoying music hopping. Experience the excitement of the indie scene and new talent, and discover your own favorites - a must-see holiday for music lovers.

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Venue: CRAZYMAMA KINGDOM / MO:GLA / Blue Blues / Joka Koukaidou in KOTYAE (Okayama Prefecture)
Main performers: Ochunism, Inner Journey, Alaska Jam, Shukatsu Club, Retro My Girl!! and more
Related link: Official website here

Festivals held in March

Tokyo | AVEST project vol.19

This circuit-style event takes place at multiple venues in the Shibuya area. It spans genres including rock, pop, and loud music, making it easy to discover new artists.

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-Crest / Spotify O-nest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / club asia (Tokyo)
Main performers: ADAM at, DEXCORE, dustbox, HERO COMPLEX, PassCode, and more
Related link: Official website here

Nagano | Snow Machine Hakuba 2026

A winter festival that combines snowy mountain resorts with music. Participants from both within Japan and overseas gather for this snow and music event unique to Hakuba.

Dates: March 3rd (Tue) - 8th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Hakuba area (Nagano Prefecture)
Main cast: Armand Van Helden, Bag Raiders, Belters Only, and more
Related link: Event list here

Tokyo | J-WAVE TOKYO GUITAR JAMBOREE 2026

This indoor event focuses on singing and playing guitar. In a hall/arena environment where the contours of the sound are conveyed, you can fully experience the power of singing and guitar.

Dates: March 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan (Tokyo)
Main cast: Naotaro Moriyama, Motohiro Hata, Pistol Takehara, Tortoise Matsumoto, TOSHI-LOW (BRAHMAN/OAU), and others
Related link: Official website here

Fukuoka | TENJIN ONTAQ 2026

This circuit-style festival takes place mainly in live music venues in Tenjin, Fukuoka. You can "hop" between live shows while walking around the city, enjoying both music and the city's culture at the same time.

Dates: Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Venue: Multiple venues around Tenjin, Fukuoka (Fukuoka Prefecture)
Main appearances: Ivy to Fraudulent Game, OwL, Sunny Girl, Village Man's Store, Push Pull Pot, and more
Related link: Official website here

Osaka | FootRock Fes 2026

This is a one-day event held at the outdoor music hall in Hattori Ryokuchi. You can feel the energy of a live music venue along with the outside air, so you can immerse yourself in the music from the afternoon and go home feeling refreshed. This is the type of band that is easy to get hooked on even if you're seeing them for the first time.

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Venue: Hattori Ryokuchi Outdoor Music Hall (Osaka Prefecture)
Main performers: KUKAI Jam Groove's, Junk Unit, D'ypcys, The NeoN 69s, Monkey Cycle, and more
Related link: Official website here

Fukuoka | KURUME MUSIC FES.2026

Admission is free, and the stage at Higashimachi Park is packed with live music for one day. It's perfect for those who want to casually experience the festival atmosphere, or for those who want to meet up with friends and have a good time.

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Venue: Higashimachi Park (Fukuoka Prefecture)
Main cast: THE FOREVER YOUNG, The Empty, GOOD4NOTHING, THE BACKS, PENNY LANE, and others
Related link: Official website here

Tokyo | Sabafest Vol.4

The 4th "Saba Fest" will be held at GARDEN in Shinkiba. The venue and performance are scheduled smoothly, making it easy to move around and even for those traveling from afar. The lineup is also strong, so if you're interested, it's a good idea to check the official website early for the latest information.

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Venue: GARDEN Shinkiba FACTORY (Tokyo)
Main performers: Saba Sister, Aburi na Town, ENTH, HERO COMPLEX, KALMA, and others
Related link: Official website here

Kanagawa | DUNK Showcase in K-Arena Yokohama 2026

Held over 3 days at K Arena Yokohama. The lineup of performers changes every day, so it's great to go on the day of your favorite artist. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the unique production of a large venue as a "showcase."

Dates: Friday, March 13th, Saturday, March 14th, Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Venue: K Arena Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Main performers: SKY-HI, DA PUMP, Da-iCE, BE:FIRST, STARGLOW, and more
Related link: Official website here

Festivals held in April

Kanagawa | CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2026

This urban festival is held simultaneously at multiple venues in Yokohama. Each venue has a different concept and lineup, allowing you to experience "enjoying music throughout the city."

Dates: April 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat), and 5th (Sun), 2026
Venues: K Arena Yokohama / Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse / KT Zepp Yokohama / Rinko Park (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Main performers: YOASOBI, Nogizaka46, Kitani Tatsuya, Chanmina, asmi, and others
Related link: Official website here

Chiba | POP YOURS 2026

This urban festival allows you to experience "modern Japanese rap/hip hop" on an arena scale. With the production unique to a large venue and a lineup spanning generations, this event is sure to attract a lot of attention.

Dates: April 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat), and 5th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-6 (Chiba Prefecture)
Main cast: LANA, Chiba Yuki, KEIJU, Tohji, SEEDA and others
Related link: Official website here

Kanagawa | DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2026

This spring festival focuses on rock/loud music and allows you to enjoy the open air and roaring sounds of the music. The energy and sense of unity that only a festival can offer is what makes it a popular "opening night" for live music lovers.

Dates: Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Venue: Higashi-Ogishima East Park (Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Main performers: SiM (performing on both days), 04 Limited Sazabys, coldrain, THE ORAL CIGARETTES, WANIMA, and more
Related link: Official website here

Shizuoka | GO OUT JAMBOREE 2026

This is a typical "camp festival" that combines outdoor activities, music, markets, and activities. Located at the foot of Mount Fuji, it's a weekend where you can enjoy live music, shopping, and outdoor activities all in one place.

Dates: April 10th (Fri), 11th (Sat), and 12th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Fumotopara (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Main cast: Takkyu Ishino, RED SPIDER, Wednesday Campanella, Shiseikyu, DW Nichols, and others
Related link: Official website here

Tokyo | SYNCHRONICITY'26

This circuit-style festival takes place in the streets of Shibuya, with people moving around to enjoy multiple venues. Its appeal lies in the fact that genre-less music and culture intersect, making it easy for chance encounters to occur.

Dates: Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Venue: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / clubasia / SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO / LOFT9 Shibuya / Veats Shibuya (Tokyo)
Main performers: SPECIAL OTHERS, Shibusa Shirazu Orchestra, ZAZEN BOYS, PEDRO, MONO NO AWARE, and more
Related link: Official website here

Miyagi | ARABAKI ROCK FEST.26

This large-scale outdoor rock festival represents the Tohoku region. Multiple stages are set up in the natural surroundings, and every year the festival attracts attention for its "one-of-a-kind" events and sessions.

Dates: Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Venue: Eco Camp Michinoku, North Area, Michinoku Lakeside National Park (Miyagi Prefecture)
Main performers: 10-FEET, coldrain, Crystal Lake, SHISHAMO, THE BACK HORN, and more
Related link: Official website here

Festivals held in May

Chiba | JAPAN JAM 2026

Set in the vast green space of Soga, Chiba, this is the most important spring event, where the most representative artists of the current Japanese scene will gather together to enjoy high-quality pop rock in a carefully designed and comfortable environment, along with the open feeling of Golden Week.

Dates: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 - Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 (National Holiday)
Venue: Soga Sports Park, Chiba City (Chiba Prefecture)
Main performers: [Alexandros], UVERworld, ORANGE RANGE, 10-FEET, CreepHyp, and more
Related link: Official website here

Saitama | VIVA LA ROCK 2026

Leaving their home stadium, Tama Arena, they will be holding their first outdoor event, and in the overwhelming scale of Saitama Stadium, their scene-leading, powerful rock sound will reverberate high into the early summer sky.

Dates: May 3rd (Sun) - May 6th (Wednesday, public holiday), 2026
Venue: Special outdoor venue near Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama Prefecture)
Main performers: OddRe:, coldrain, 10-FEET, SHISHAMO, Macaroni Enpitsu, and more
Related link: Official website here

Tokyo | Tokyo Metropolitan Rock Festival 2026

With easy access from the city center and the overwhelming energy of artists at the forefront of the scene, this is one of Japan's largest urban rock festivals, where you can experience the excitement of early summer in Tokyo at its peak on the vast grounds of Umi no Mori Park.

Dates: Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Venue: Sea Forest Park (Tokyo)
Main performers: Yuri, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Kitani Tatsuya, KANA-BOON, SHISHAMO, and more
Related link: Official website here

Fukuoka | CIRCLE '26

With the beautiful coastline of Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka as a backdrop, you can enjoy two days of bliss surrounded by quality music and a pleasant sea breeze. The sophisticated lineup, which pursues the "comfort of music" without being bound by genre, is the perfect place for adults to reset their sensibilities.

Dates: Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Venue: Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Open-Air Theater (Fukuoka Prefecture)
Main performers: EGO-WRAPPIN', ZAZEN BOYS, KIRINJI, Humbert Humbert, Oyamada Sohei Band, and more
Related link: Official website here

Festivals held in June

Kanagawa | FLOW THE FESTIVAL 2026

This large-scale festival, hosted by FLOW, connects anime and rock. It takes place indoors at Pia Arena MM, so adults can enjoy a sophisticated, urban "festival outfit" without worrying about the heat or rain. The powerful sound is also guaranteed.

Dates: Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Venue: Pia Arena MM (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Main performers: FLOW, Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai, GRANRODEO, ORANGE RANGE, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, and more
Related link: Official website here

Shizuoka | FUJI & SUN '26

Immerse yourself in quality music while camping in a fantastic location overlooking Mount Fuji. This festival, where time flows at a leisurely pace, is the perfect holiday for adults. The way to enjoy this venue is to bring your favorite outdoor gear and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Dates: Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Venue: Mt. Fuji Children's World (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Main cast: never young beach, Humbert Humbert, Satoko Shibata, Saho Terao, CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN and others
Related link: Official website here

Ishikawa | Million Rock Music Festival 2026 ~Million Rock Festival~

It has become established as the largest indoor rock festival in the Hokuriku region. As you tour the huge arena, you can feel the passion of the bands that are leading the current music scene. Because it's indoors, you'll want to style it with your favorite band T-shirt and special accessories.

Dates: Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Venue: Industrial Exhibition Hall (Halls 1-4) (Ishikawa Prefecture)
Main performers: 10-FEET, Macaroni Enpitsu, Maximum the Hormone, 04 Limited Sazabys, MONOEYES, and more
Related link: Official website here

Chiba | SATANIC CARNIVAL 2026

Punk, loud, hardcore. This festival brings together adults who haven't forgotten that passionate feeling. This festival has a strong connection to street culture, so the best way to enjoy it is to dress in fashion that evokes your roots.

Dates: Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-3 (Chiba Prefecture)
Main performers: 10-FEET, Ken Yokoyama, SiM, HEY-SMITH, Maximum the Hormone, and more
Related link: Official website here

Tokyo | Oaiko FES 2026

This alternative rock festival will take place across five live music venues in Shibuya. Artists with sharp sensibilities who represent the new Reiwa era scene will come together to provide an exciting day. You'll want to dress fashionably and urbanely to blend in with the Shibuya streets.

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Venue: WWW X/WWW/TOKIO TOKYO/SHIBUYA FOWS/SHIBUYA XXI (Tokyo)
Main cast: Russentiment, RAY, Mao Sasagawa, Uchuu Nekoko, yeti let you notice, and more
Related link: Official website here

Festivals held in July

Fukushima | Rural 2026

One of Japan's leading camping festivals, where you can immerse yourself in deep electronic music in the great outdoors. In 2026, the festival will be held at "nowhere CAMP" in Bandai-Asahi National Park, where you can experience a flow of music that begins with the sunrise and continues until dawn.

Dates: Friday, July 17th, 2026 - Monday, July 20th (National Holiday)
Venue: nowhere CAMP (near Numajiri Kogen Lodge, Fukushima Prefecture)
Main performers: Al Wootton, NDRX, Spekki Webu B2B OCCA, Willikens & Ivkovic, YAMA and others
Related link: Official website here

Okinawa | MasterPeace 2026

This music and art festival, a symbol of Okinawa's summer, will evolve into its largest ever two-day event in 2026. A stellar lineup of performers has already been confirmed, from veterans beloved by people of all generations to up-and-coming artists, sure to get you in the resort mood.

Dates: July 19th (Sun) and 20th (Mon, national holiday), 2026
Venue: Okinawa Convention Center Exhibition Hall (Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture)
Main performers: Kishidan, MONKEY MAJIK, MAX, Do As Infinity, 175R, and more
Related link: Official website here

Festivals held in August

Chiba | SUMMER SONIC 2026 TOKYO

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Summer Sonic will be the biggest festival ever, attracting 330,000 people over three days. As you'd expect from an urban festival, it will feature a lineup of edgy international acts as well as top Japanese acts. It's the perfect place to experience global trends in an urban setting.

Dates: August 14th (Fri) - 16th (Sun), 2026
Venue: ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe (Chiba Prefecture)
Main cast: THE STROKES, L'Arc-en-Ciel, JAMIROQUAI, JENNIE, DAVID BYRNE and others
Related link: Official website here

Osaka | SUMMER SONIC 2026 OSAKA

Summer Sonic is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the Osaka venue will be Expo Commemoration Park. As it's an anniversary year, top stars from around the world will be gathering. Experience the latest trends firsthand in the sophisticated atmosphere of an urban festival.

Dates: August 14th (Fri) - 16th (Sun), 2026
Venue: Expo Commemoration Park (Osaka Prefecture)
Main performers: The Strokes, L'Arc-en-Ciel, JAMIROQUAI, JENNIE, DAVID BYRNE and others
Related link: Official website here

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