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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.

Past events

At ShimokitazawaSat, Dec 6 – Tokyo Metropolis

A circuit-style event held in the Shimokitazawa area—home to restaurants, vintage clothing stores, record shops, and live houses, and a hub for diverse culture—Shimokitazawa Nite. The organizers are the band THE Love Ningen. The event is held with the theme of creating new connections through music. With a stamp rally and performances by elementary and junior high school bands, it’s an event that can be enjoyed not only by adults but also by children.

ScheduleSaturday, December 6, 2025
placeTokyo, Setagaya City, Shangri-La / CLUB251 / 440 / BASEMENTBAR / THREE / Flowers Loft / mona records / CREAM / ReG / SHELTER / LIVE HAUS / MOSAiC / DaisyBar / Laguna / ERA / WAVER / Chikamatsu / Chikamichi (Shortcut) / Otema-e / Shimokita Senrogai Open Space / Shimokitazawa Station Front Plaza
Websitehttp://www.shimokita-nite.net/
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Amemura HeavenSun, Nov 30 — Osaka Prefecture

In this city where a colorful mix of people, things, and cultures coexist beyond boundaries, we're launching a jaw-dropping, mixed-up entertainment event—packed with art, comedy, gourmet food, and more—that only Ai wa Zubon could create!

ScheduleSunday, November 30, 2025
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, ANIMA
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Kabukicho Music ChronicleMon, 11/24, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleMonday, November 24, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Shinjuku City, Zepp Shinjuku / Shinjuku LOFT HALL / Shinjuku LOFT BAR / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku Marble / Shinjuku HOLIDAY / Shinjuku motion / Shinjuku WALLY / Zirco Tokyo / Shinjuku ACB
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JazzcalabashSun, Nov 23 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 23, 2025
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City
Websitehttps://jazzcalabash.com/
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The Saiin FesSun, Nov 23 – Kyoto Prefecture

Saiin Fes is a free (tip-based) music festival held around Saiin in Kyoto. Since 2017, it has been held in spring, summer, and autumn. Not only live music venues but also cafes and shrines throughout the Saiin area become stages, filling the town with music for two days.

ScheduleSunday, November 23, 2025
placeKasuga Shrine, Saiin, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://saifes.net/
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PUNK IN AUTUMNSat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025
placeAichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, RAD HALL / TOYS
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TOKI ROCK NIIGATASun, 11/16, Niigata Prefecture

Northern19, a three-piece rock band from Niigata Prefecture, has been hosting this indoor festival in their hometown since 2014. Known for songs that epitomize the melodic hardcore vibe, Northern19 appears on festival lineups across the country every year. Starting with its fourth edition in 2017, their Tokirock event adopted a circuit format held across two venues.

ScheduleSunday, November 16, 2025
placeNiigata Prefecture, Niigata City, GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
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