Domestic circuit events [2026] City festival list
When it comes to circuit events, they’re not just about music—they can also center on food and visuals, and they often become citywide festivals that make use of the whole town: not only music venues like halls and live houses, but also restaurants, temples and shrines, warehouses, and even streets.
Their appeal lies in the way you can take in the area’s history and culture all at once.
This year as well, circuit events and city festivals are being held all over the country, and they’ve taken root as a solid music culture that goes beyond short-lived trends like the outdoor and DIY booms.
Here’s a roundup of domestic circuit events and music festivals held around town.
Hokkaido
KITAKAZE ROCK FES.Hokkaido, Sat 4/25–Sun 4/26
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRy6Z6oEi6ZThe alternative rock band NOISEMAKER will host a circuit festival in their hometown of Hokkaido. With a strong focus on the region, the event aims to showcase the appeal of Hokkaido nationwide while inviting great bands to perform there.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Zepp Sapporo |
| Website | https://kitakazerockfes.com/ |
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Fukushima Prefecture
Oto-yo(i) WalkSat, Apr 11 – Fukushima Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DP7pvzKkz22This event was launched to reinvigorate Fukushima after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear accident led to a sharp decline due to harmful rumors. Held in a hot spring resort town, it’s an event you can fully enjoy—not only music, but also hot springs, food, and sightseeing. And since it takes place in a hot spring area, accommodation plans are available as well, so why not enjoy all that Iizaka Onsen has to offer?
| Schedule | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima City, Former Horikiri Residence Jikken Storehouse / Former Horikiri Residence Lower Storehouse / Josenji Temple Main Hall / Komatsuya Banquet Hall / Ashiyu (Foot Bath) Cafe Matsubokkuri / BAR Gakuya |
| Website | http://otoyoiwalk.com |
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Tokyo Metropolis
RADIO SAKAMOTO UdayTue, Feb 10 — Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/jwave813fm/status/2009550729904804136| Schedule | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, SHIBUYA O-EAST / Higashimaya / DUO MUSIC EXCHANGE |
| Website | https://www.j-wave.co.jp/special/uday2026/ |
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Petit Hug Rock ValentineThu, Feb 12, Tokyo
https://x.com/hug_rock/status/1999313189411156176| Schedule | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward CHELSEA HOTEL / Star lounge / THE GAME / Milkyway / aube / gee-ge. |
| Website | http://hugrock.tokyo/2026_1 |
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Memeta: The World FestivalSun, 2/22, Tokyo, Japan
https://x.com/memetaaa_fes/status/1974716220046975335MemeFes is a circuit-style music event hosted by the band Memeta. The great thing about circuit events is that, beyond seeing your favorite bands, you can discover new artists, visit a variety of live venues, and enjoy new connections among fans. With that wish in mind, the lineup of artists gathered is something to look forward to. Big venues are impressive and powerful, but we also recommend the unique closeness between artists and audiences that only live houses can offer. Throughout the event, messages from fans easily reach the artists, making for performances with a strong sense of unity.
| Schedule | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| place | Shinjuku LOFT / LOFT BAR / Marble, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
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HACHIOJI ROCK DREAMSun, Mar 1 — Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/09well/status/1989665888602394826Hachidori, short for Hachioji Rock Dream, is a circuit-style event held in Hachioji. Not only rock bands from Hachioji but indie bands from all over the country gather for it. In addition to rock bands, idols and comedians also perform.
| Schedule | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| place | Hachioji City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://8dori.net |
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IDORISE!! FESTIVALSat–Sun, Mar 7–8, Tokyo Metropolis
It’s a circuit event dedicated to idols, split into daytime and nighttime sessions, with the night session running all night long. You can see a wide range of groups, from idols active on the front lines to those on the verge of breaking out.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Shibuya, Tokyo: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-Crest / Spotify O-nest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / WOMB LIVE / clubasia / SHIBUYA RING / LOFT9 |
| Website | https://idorisefes.jp/ |
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