Domestic circuit events [2026] City festival list

An urban idol circuit event held every year across live music venues in Osaka. Isn’t a circuit festival dedicated specifically to idols a bit rare? It’s exciting to be able to see lots of groups all at once—both the ones you know and the ones you don’t!

Mihoudai, the large circuit festival held every year across multiple live venues around Osaka’s Amerikamura, will be back this year. The lineup is carefully selected by the Mihoudai staff from bands they’ve seen live over the past year, so you can catch a slew of artists who are really on the rise. Looks like we can expect plenty of wonderful bands again this year, don’t you think?

A free-admission acoustic music festival held at various locations around Kyoto. Enjoy acoustic songs at easily accessible spots like in front of Miyakomesse, Okazaki Park, ZEST Oike, and Kyoto Station. How about visiting with your family during Golden Week?

Borofesta is held at Kyoto KBS Hall—whose stained glass behind the stage is truly striking—and at the live music venue METRO. Organized entirely as a D.I.Y. festival by an executive committee made up of people working in music, such as live house staff and band members, along with many volunteer staff, Borofesta offers a wealth of perspectives unique to a D.I.Y. festival and enjoyment you won’t find at other events.

This event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Tor Road Acoustic Festival, which began with the goal of “creating opportunities for people to casually engage with music.” The area covered will be larger than ever, and the lineup of participating artists is more impressive too! The festival will be buzzing with a range of genres, from solo acoustic performances and bands to DJ sets, offering many ways to enjoy the music. Some participating food and drink establishments will offer special services when you show the dedicated pass, so you can fully enjoy the entire town—from dining to shopping!