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.
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Past events
Akihabara Idol CircuitMon, Nov 3 — Tokyo Metropolis
@JAM, which began with its predecessor event WotaJAM and has been sharing a variety of Japanese cultural phenomena—centered on idols and spanning anime, Vocaloid, and more—and Idol Yokocho, which started as a goods shop in Akihabara, both celebrate the 10th anniversary of their inaugural events in 2021. To commemorate this, the Akihabara Idol Circuit will be held as a collaboration event! Held in a circuit format, this modern live style lets you enjoy the performances at a relaxed pace without being overly crowded—perhaps a bit of a luxury these days. Since it’s a collaboration with the comprehensive official idol goods shop, be sure to check out the merchandise lineup too!
| Schedule | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Chiyoda City: Kanda Myojin Hall / Palms Akihabara / TwinBox AKIHABARA / TwinBox GARAGE / ZEST / Akiba Stella Cube / COSMIC LAB / Akihabara Dear Stage / IV AKIHABARA |
| Website | https://atjam.jp/event/detail/qCF6o7spyHxGh0RDBWCn |
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Shibuya Entertainment FestSun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward: DJ Bar & Lounge WREP / DJ Bar Bridge / Enter / HARLEM / MIYASHITA PARK OR / R Lounge / RUBY ROOM / TK NIGHTCLUB / WOMB |
| Website | https://sef.tokyo |
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Wind Rhythm CircuitNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Niigata GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE |
| Website | https://kazenorhythm.thefam.jp/ |
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Yokosuka Tomodachi JazzNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Kanagawa Prefecture
This is a city jazz event that makes the most of Yokosuka’s character as an international city—home to a naval port, surrounded by the sea, and with many foreign residents. With the aim of bringing everyone together in a friendly atmosphere while listening to music, it’s a music festival where participants can get excited as one through music, the common language that transcends borders.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 2-25, Wakamatsu-cho, Suka City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Yokosuka-Chuo Station / Nearby venues |
| Website | https://tomodachi-jazz.org/2024/ |
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Autumn YOIMACHISun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis
A circuit-style event held in Ōtsuka, Tokyo. It’s a famed annual showcase where a wide range of edgy, offbeat artists—from up-and-comers to seasoned veterans—take the stage! As you can see from the lineup, there are plenty of unique and quirky names, spanning everything from rock bands to idol groups. Spend a full day roaming multiple venues across Ōtsuka, a Tokyo neighborhood with a distinctly unusual vibe, from morning till night! Tickets are inexpensive, so if you’re nearby, don’t miss it!
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Toshima City: Live House Hearts+, Live House Hearts Next, MEETS, Otsuka Kinen-yu (Otsuka Memorial Bathhouse), Menya Ibusuke |
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