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.
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- List of indie festivals nationwide [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
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- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Nationwide Acoustic Festivals List [2026]
Kyoto Prefecture
The world foreverSunday, 5/17, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward / Multiple venues such as live music clubs and restaurants |
| Website | http://sekaiwa.info |
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Taro Hakase Music FestivalMay 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026 |
| place | Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://hakasetaroongakusai.com/ |
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Day of RottenWed, 6/10 Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| place | KBS Hall, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://rotten-g.com/live/detail/586/ |
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Kyoto Grand OperationSat 7/4 – Sun 7/5, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, July 4–5, 2026 |
| place | Special Outdoor Stage, Taiyōgaoka (Sunshine Hill), Yamashiro General Sports Park, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/4] KUZIRA / Quruli / 10-FEET / Dragon Ash / Macaroni Enpitsu / Maximum the Hormone / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Arukara / Kaleidoscope / Saba Sis’ter / FOR A REASON / Paledusk / MARIO2BLOCK / May Forth / [7/5] coldrain / THE ORAL CIGARETTES / dustbox / w.o.d. / 10-FEET / HEY-SMITH / ROTTENGRAFFTY / THE BAWDIES / The Empty / JasonAndrew / the Molars / HERO COMPLEX / FUJIBASE / Brown Basket / and more |
| Website | http://kyoto-daisakusen.kyoto |
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LIGHT YOUKyoto Prefecture, Sat 9/26–Sun 9/27
“LIGHT YOU” is a hall live event hosted in its hometown by LOCAL CONNECT, a band from Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. With the concept of “a day that brings light to each and every person’s life,” it has been held at the Nagaokakyo Memorial Cultural Hall since 2023. Featuring a carefully selected lineup, the event is known for its warm atmosphere and the close connection between audience and performers. In 2026, it will take place over two days in September.
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026 |
| place | Nagaokakyo Memorial Cultural Hall, 4-1-1 Tenjin, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Appearance | [9/26] LOCAL CONNECT / ACE COLLECTION / Ivy to Fraudulent Game / Masato Sakurai (Yoshimoto Shinkigeki/FM Osaka) [9/27] LOCAL CONNECT / BRADIO / BURNOUT SYNDROMES / Masato Sakurai (Yoshimoto Shinkigeki/FM Osaka) |
| Website | https://minds-llc.jp/light-you/ |
Kyoto Music ExpoSat 10/10–Sun 10/11, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Umekoji Park Lawn Square, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | http://kyotoonpaku.net |
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Kyoto Sound ExpressKyoto Prefecture, Sat 12/12–Sun 12/13
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Pulse Plaza |
| Website | http://porno.rotten-g.com/ |
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