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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Tokyo Metropolis
Unlimited Viewing TokyoSaturday, March 14, Tokyo
The popular circuit festival Mihatodai, held in Osaka’s Minami district, will be taking place in Tokyo again this year. Each year it features a large number of performers, and with nine venues on the schedule, this famous Kansai circuit event is finally becoming firmly established in the Kanto region as well.
| Schedule | Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward, Shinjuku BLAZE / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku LOFT bar / SHINJUKU HOLIDAY / Shinjuku ACB HALL / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku Live House Marble / Shinjuku Motion / Shinjuku SAMURAI / club SCIENCE / Shinjuku FATE / Shinjuku HEIST |
| Website | http://mihoudai.tokyo |
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UOOO!!Fri, Mar 20 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| place | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, shibuya eggman / murffin STUDIO |
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SYNCHRONICITYTokyo, Sat–Sun, April 11–12
Held under the concept of “Encounters and Inspiration that Connect to the Future,” this event uses green electricity—that is, power generated with low environmental impact from sources like wind, solar, and biomass. Hosting it with sustainable energy is a wonderful initiative that aligns perfectly with the concept.
| Schedule | Sat, Apr 11–Sun, Apr 12, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / clubasia / LOFT9 Shibuya / Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO / Veats Shibuya / WWW / WWW X |
| Website | http://www.synchronicity.tv/festival/ |
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Kabukicho UP GATE↑↑Mon 5/4 – Tue 5/5, Tokyo Metropolis
This is an idol event jointly organized by the live event @JAM, which continues to promote pop culture, and TV Asahi’s Roppongi Idol Festival. Set in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, idols will gather for an urban circuit-style festival. Don’t miss the performances by a carefully selected lineup of top artists, who will showcase the culture of Reiwa-era idols from here. Let’s support them at the live venues as we work together—idols and fans alike—to build a new idol culture.
| Schedule | Mon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shinjuku Ward: Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO) / Music Restaurant APEXIA / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku MARZ / DHNoA / Shinjuku WALLY / Zirco Tokyo / Kabukicho Tower Stage |
| Website | https://kabukicho-upgate.com/ |
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Musashino Music FestivalSaturday, May 16, Tokyo Metropolis
Rennon Sound Carnival is a circuit-style event held throughout Kichijoji. Over 30 artists will perform live across six venues set up in Kichijoji. Since it’s a circuit event, attendees move between venues to catch their favorite acts, but one of the charms of this format is stumbling into a venue on a whim and unexpectedly falling in love with a new, unknown artist’s live performance.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| place | Kichijoji Planet K / WARP / Black & Blue / Silver Elephant / Daydream / Kichijoji Studio ORES, Musashino City, Tokyo |
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Oaiko FESSun, Jun 7 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, WWW X / WWW / TOKIO TOKYO / SHIBUYA FOWS / SHIBUYA XXI |
| Website | https://oaikofes.jp/ |
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YATSUI FESTIVAL!Sat 6/20–Sun 6/21, Tokyo Metropolis
Yatsui Ichirō of the comedy duo Eleki Comic is also known for his work as a rock DJ, actively engaging in the music industry by releasing compilation albums and more. This is an event he hosts. Rather than being a club music event, it’s a crossover-style event that incorporates a wide range of music.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest 5F, 6F / Spotify O-Crest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / clubasia / LOFT9 Shibuya / WOMBLIVE |
| Website | https://yatsui-fes.com/ |
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