List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
There are music festivals all over Japan, but this time we’ve gathered artist-organized festivals from across the country.
Because these festivals are hosted by the artists themselves, you can feel the bonds and connections between artists, as well as their passion for the festivals.
You can enjoy a different atmosphere from ordinary festivals.
- Artist-curated recommended music festivals
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- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
- List of indie festivals nationwide [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Nationwide Acoustic Festivals List [2026]
Past events
Red Rice FestivalSunday, September 14 — Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| place | Bitchu Kokubun-ji Temple Front South Plaza, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://akagomefesta.com/ |
Black Fest: The Monochrome Singing ContestSat, Sep 6, Tokyo Metropolis
Calling himself a “walking melanin pigment,” Shigeru Matsuzaki has finally named the event he organizes “Kuro-Fes” (Black Fest). Not only bands, enka singers, and idols he’s close with, but even impressionists are on the lineup. There’s no festival other than Kuro-Fes that people of all ages can enjoy! If you like even one of the artists, you can’t miss such a star-studded lineup!
| Schedule | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| place | Team Smile Toyosu PIT, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://kurofes.net |
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Samurai Rock FestSat, Aug 30, Kyoto Prefecture
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A Samurai Rock Festival broadcast from the historic city of Kyoto! Naturally, it’s hosted by Kyoto’s own rock band, Inuningennyonzu. Even the stages have unique names like “Dog’s Death,” “Exposed Head,” and “Seppuku”! Look forward to the samurai who have gathered in Kyoto, with a declaration of war kicking things off!
| Schedule | Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, VOX hall / Ohako / VOX BAR |
| Website | https://japanesekatanasoun.wixsite.com/2025 |
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FLAMYNGS FESSat, 8/16 Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
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Yokota Music FestivalSat, Aug 16 – Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Utsunomiya Orion Square, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | https://yokotafes.com/ |
Muni FesSat, Aug 16 – Chiba Prefecture
Muni Fest is a free outdoor rock event held under the slogan “Street performances for rock bands too!” Its appeal lies in the chance to casually enjoy high-quality indie rock bands that you rarely get to see outside of live houses. Be the first to witness the dawn of Japan’s music scene with your own eyes.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Inage Seaside Park, Open-Air Concert Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://munifes.com/ |
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PUNK THIS TOWNSat, 8/9, Osaka Prefecture
This is an outdoor festival hosted by THE SKIPPERS, a three-piece rock band from Osaka. Its appeal lies in a wide-ranging lineup, from their longtime allies to up-and-coming young bands with strong momentum. The event began in 2017 to mark their 15th anniversary.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka GORILLA HALL |
| Website | http://punkthistown.com/ |
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