List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]

Kishidan Expo, organized by the rock band Kishidan, was first held as an outdoor festival in 2012. Set at Sodegaura Seaside Park in Chiba Prefecture, it grew into a major rock festival that drew 60,000 attendees in 2014. As the title suggests, the event is hosted by the rock band Kishidan, and its appeal lies in a remarkably diverse lineup—from rock bands and singer-songwriters to idol groups—allowing audiences to enjoy many popular acts all at once.

RAZORS EDGE is a four-piece band from Osaka. Their circuit festival, STORMY DUDES FESTA, will be held again this year. It’s a circuit-style event that uses live music venues around America-mura. Centered on melodic hardcore and punk bands, it boasts a fiery lineup.

LUNATIC FEST. is a rock festival hosted by LUNA SEA, commonly known as “Luna Fes.” Launched in 2015 to mark the 25th anniversary of LUNA SEA’s formation, it’s a star-studded event that brings together titans of Japan’s rock scene alongside highly skilled bands from the younger generation. Rock fans can experience an irresistible time as the entire venue is engulfed in searing excitement.

This is a free admission event themed around Food, Farming, and Music, organized primarily by local farmers and centered on singer-songwriter Caravan. Although Chigasaki is often associated with the sea, its northern area features beautiful fields and greenery, and farming is thriving. However, illegally dumped trash has become a problem. Because the mountains, rivers, and sea are all connected in this region, the event aims to inspire a shift in participants’ awareness and help expand cleanup efforts. To protect this landscape and pass it on to future generations, we will share messages through music that encourage people to think about the environment. Why not enjoy locally grown vegetables sold directly by farmers and meals from food trucks, and take the time with your family to think about the future?

A circuit-style music event held across four live venues: Shimokitazawa GARDEN, Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar, Shimokitazawa SHELTER, and Shimokitazawa CLUB Que. As it’s an event hosted by up-and-coming bands popular with young people, it may well become an event that represents the future of the rock scene.