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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.

Aichi Prefecture

GOLD RUSHMay 3 (Sun) – 6 (Wed), Aichi Prefecture

With the slogan “Let’s enjoy Golden Week to the fullest with music,” this is a large-scale circuit event presented by RAD Creation, a pillar of Nagoya’s music scene. Not only in Nagoya—venues in Osaka will also host events during the period. It’s a rare chance to enjoy a wide array of bands and idols who regularly light up live houses, all at once.

ScheduleSun, May 3 – Wed, May 6, 2026
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Sakae R.A.D / Sakae Party’Z / Shinsakae RAD SEVEN / Shinsakae RADmini
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Imaike Music Wanderlust FestivalMay 5 (Tue), Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleTuesday, May 5, 2026
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nagoya City, Bottom Line / CLUB 3STAR Imaike / HUCK FINN / TOKUZO / valentine drive / Arataruto / Paradise Cafe 21 / CLUB UPSET / open house / Imaike GROW / Tsuru Nori / Street Corner Paradise
Websitehttps://imaikeyuuran.link/index.html
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Sakae Minami Music FestivalSat 5/9–Sun 5/10, Aichi Prefecture

Sakae is a district in Nagoya City lined with fashion buildings, attracting large crowds—especially young people. Centered around Sakae and spanning a wide area with numerous venues, this is a free-admission circuit festival featuring a substantial number of performing artists.

ScheduleSat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagoya City / Multiple venues in the Sakae area
Websitehttps://sakaeminami-ongakusai.com/
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SAKAE SP-RINGSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Aichi Prefecture

SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.

ScheduleSat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagoya City NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / NAGOYA ReNY limited / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS / R.A.D / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / CLOVER HOUSE / RAD SEVEN / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / sunset BLUE / DIAMOND HALL / HeartLand / SPADE BOX / Live & Lounge Vio / Shinsakae Shangri-La
Websitehttps://sakaespring.com/
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Unlimited Viewing NagoyaSun, Jul 5 — Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, July 5, 2026
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagoya City Shangri-La / SPADE BOX / Heart Land / Live & Lounge Vio / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / Barney’s / DAYTRIVE / RAD SEVEN / RAD mini / CIRCUS / Red Dragon / Party’z / TIGHT ROPE / Lion Limited Sakae / R.A.D
Websitehttps://nagoya.mihoudai.jp/
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