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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

Shibuya Entertainment FestSun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward: DJ Bar & Lounge WREP / DJ Bar Bridge / Enter / HARLEM / MIYASHITA PARK OR / R Lounge / RUBY ROOM / TK NIGHTCLUB / WOMB
Websitehttps://sef.tokyo
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Wind Rhythm CircuitNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Niigata Prefecture

ScheduleNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
placeNiigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Niigata GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
Websitehttps://kazenorhythm.thefam.jp/
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Yokosuka Tomodachi JazzNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Kanagawa Prefecture

This is a city jazz event that makes the most of Yokosuka’s character as an international city—home to a naval port, surrounded by the sea, and with many foreign residents. With the aim of bringing everyone together in a friendly atmosphere while listening to music, it’s a music festival where participants can get excited as one through music, the common language that transcends borders.

ScheduleNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
place2-25, Wakamatsu-cho, Suka City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Yokosuka-Chuo Station / Nearby venues
Websitehttps://tomodachi-jazz.org/2024/
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Autumn YOIMACHISun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis

A circuit-style event held in Ōtsuka, Tokyo. It’s a famed annual showcase where a wide range of edgy, offbeat artists—from up-and-comers to seasoned veterans—take the stage! As you can see from the lineup, there are plenty of unique and quirky names, spanning everything from rock bands to idol groups. Spend a full day roaming multiple venues across Ōtsuka, a Tokyo neighborhood with a distinctly unusual vibe, from morning till night! Tickets are inexpensive, so if you’re nearby, don’t miss it!

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Toshima City: Live House Hearts+, Live House Hearts Next, MEETS, Otsuka Kinen-yu (Otsuka Memorial Bathhouse), Menya Ibusuke
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KNOCKOUT FESSun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis

A circuit event hosted by Shimokitazawa MOSAiC, SHIMOKITAZAWA KNOCKOUT FES. Artists expected to be the next breakout acts come together for simultaneous live performances. The venues are seven live houses and live bars around Shimokitazawa. Enjoy a full day of the event while soaking in Shimokitazawa’s stylish atmosphere.

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis Setagaya City MOSAiC / SHELTER / CLUB 251 / Shangri-La / DaisyBar / RéG / WAVER / Chikamatsu / DY CUBE / LIVEHOLIC /
Websitehttp://knockoutfes.com/
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MIYA JAZZ INNNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture

MIYA JAZZ INN is a jazz event that attracts over 100,000 attendees every year! It aims to showcase Utsunomiya—the city of jazz—both inside and outside the region, promote culture across Japan, and revitalize the city. Many of Utsunomiya’s specialty products are also on display, making it an event that promotes the city in a comprehensive way!

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeOrion Citizens' Plaza, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture / multiple other venues
Websitehttp://miyajazz.jp
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TORI ROCK FESTIVALSat, Nov 1 — Tokyo Metropolis

A circuit-style music event held across four live venues: Shimokitazawa GARDEN, Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar, Shimokitazawa SHELTER, and Shimokitazawa CLUB Que. As it’s an event hosted by up-and-coming bands popular with young people, it may well become an event that represents the future of the rock scene.

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
placeToyosu PIT, Koto City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://kotori-band.com/
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