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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.

Hiroshima Prefecture

HERO’s RUMBLEMon, 3/23 — Hiroshima Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, March 23, 2026
placeHiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, ALMIGHTY / Cave-Be / SECOND CRUTCH / Live space Reed
Websitehttps://heros-rumble.com/
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Kagawa Prefecture

SANUKI ROCK COLOSSEUMKagawa Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22

Sanuki Rock was launched by Su-xing-cyu, Tokushima’s “most tear-jerking comic band.” It’s a circuit-style event held across multiple venues in Takamatsu City. Because it takes place at several locations, a wide variety of artists perform. It’s a community-focused music festival where you can enjoy encounters with new music.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Mar 21–22, 2026
placeKagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City festhalle / Olive Hall / DIME / MONSTER / TOONICE / SUMUS cafe / Kawaramachi Station Underground Plaza
Websitehttp://www.duke.co.jp/src/
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Fukuoka Prefecture

TENJIN ONTAQSaturday 3/7 to Sunday 3/8, Fukuoka Prefecture

TENJIN ONTAQ is a circuit-style event held at live music venues in Tenjin, Fukuoka, with the concept of “encounters with music.” Bands that have been making headlines recently and those gaining popularity will perform! We can’t wait to see what this year’s lineup will be like.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeFukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City: graf / Kieth Flack / LIVEHOUSE CB / LIVE HOUSE OP’s / LIVE HOUSE Queblick / public bar Bassic. / public space Yojigen / The Voodoo Lounge
Websitehttp://ontaq.jp/
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Okinawa Prefecture

Sakurazaka ASYLUMSunday, February 15, Okinawa Prefecture

Launched in 2007 under the concept that every form of expression—music, film, painting, and words—serves as our modern-day asylum (a temporary refuge), this event also embodies the desire to foster cultural and personal exchange and to enliven the Sakurazaka area. The venues are spread across 20 locations around Sakurazaka, with some offering free admission.

ScheduleSunday, February 15, 2026
placeOkinawa Prefecture Naha City Sakurazaka Theater / Sakurazaka Central / Cafe Colors / nuff-hive / SMOKE / Sakurazaka g / Livehouse Output / Kibōgaoka Park
Websitehttp://asylum-okinawa.info/
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Past events

Niigata Jazz StreetSat, Jan 24 — Niigata Prefecture

This event, launched with the hope of brightening and energizing Niigata, is a jazz festival held at venues such as restaurants, jazz cafes, and halls throughout Niigata City. Influenced by the postwar occupation forces and the American Cultural Center, Niigata has long had strong ties to jazz. On this day, the city becomes a “music theme park,” offering a day of enjoyment for everyone from adults to children.

ScheduleSaturday, January 24, 2026
placeNiigata Prefecture, Niigata City / Various venues in the city center
Websitehttps://niigatajazzstreet.com/

Dera Rock Festival: Tokyo EditionSun, Jan 18, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSunday, January 18, 2026
placeTokyo Metropolis Setagaya City ERA / SHELTER / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / WAVER / MOSAiC
Websitehttps://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/
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Dera Rock Festival Osaka EditionSun, Jan 11 – Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, January 11, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Club Joule / BRONZE / Shinkagura / Hokage, AtlantiQs
Websitehttps://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/
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