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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.

Kagawa Prefecture

TAKAMATSU MUSIC BLUE FESMay 4 (Mon)–5 (Tue) Kagawa Prefecture

An admission-free, circuit-style music festival that began in 2011 with the aim of enveloping Takamatsu in music. It features primarily jazz musicians and is notable for the large number of local amateur musicians who participate.

ScheduleMon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026
placeTakamatsu Station Front Plaza, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.machikadomusic.net/2025/12/tmbf2026-entry/

Past events

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.

ScheduleSaturday, March 14, 2026
placeTokyo, 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
Websitehttp://mihoudai.tokyo
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IDORISE!! FESTIVALSat–Sun, Mar 7–8, Tokyo Metropolis

It’s a circuit event dedicated to idols, split into daytime and nighttime sessions, with the night session running all night long. You can see a wide range of groups, from idols active on the front lines to those on the verge of breaking out.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeShibuya, Tokyo: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-Crest / Spotify O-nest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / WOMB LIVE / clubasia / SHIBUYA RING / LOFT9
Websitehttps://idorisefes.jp/
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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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HACHIOJI ROCK DREAMSun, Mar 1 — Tokyo Metropolis

Hachidori, short for Hachioji Rock Dream, is a circuit-style event held in Hachioji. Not only rock bands from Hachioji but indie bands from all over the country gather for it. In addition to rock bands, idols and comedians also perform.

ScheduleSunday, March 1, 2026
placeHachioji City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://8dori.net
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