List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]

SENDAI Ensemble is a free outdoor music festival hosted by singer-songwriter Yohei Ito, who is based in Miyagi. Launched in 2015 with the concept of “Energize Miyagi with music! Energize Miyagi’s music!”, it has grown as a handcrafted festival created together with performers and attendees. In 2026, it will be held over two days in July at Sendai Nishi Park, featuring more than 30 acts across three stages.

TOKYO M.A.P.S is an urban music program that J-WAVE and Roppongi Hills have been running since 2008, built on the concept of a map where Music, Art, and Performance intersect. It is held every year during Golden Week at Roppongi Hills Arena, with that year’s organizer welcoming a diverse lineup of artists. For this year’s edition in May 2026, STUTS serves as organizer, sketching a “crossroads of sound” in the heart of the city centered on hip-hop and jazz.

The Earth Environment Eco Concert “Ocarina East Story” is a free outdoor concert by ocarina player EAST KIMURA. Rainbow Park Music Entertainment, which supports the initiative, was launched in 1997 as the music division of Daiichi Construction. Guided by the philosophy “People live with people, and live with nature,” it aims to share culture across borders and languages. The event will be held in May 2026 at the Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park Outdoor Theater, Global Ring Theatre.