EDM Festivals Across Japan [2026]: A Roundup of Dance Music Events

Last updated:2026/3/13

EDM Festivals Across Japan [2026]: A Roundup of Dance Music Events

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

The EDM scene, which could now be called mainstream overseas.

Its popularity in Japan is tremendous as well, and many EDM festivals are held across the country—from fun, pop dance music anyone can enjoy to core genres like house and techno.

In this article, we’ll introduce EDM festivals held nationwide.

This scene includes many events that originated abroad, and it’s not uncommon for big-name international DJs to visit Japan.

At the same time, there are DIY-style events featuring domestic DJs, so find the ones you like and join in!

Tokyo Metropolis

ULTRA JAPANTokyo, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlPV4EgRzu/

ULTRA, one of the world’s largest music festivals originally held in the United States, has been held in Japan since 2014. Staged across the globe, ULTRA has become a major festival in Japan as well, known for its overwhelmingly lavish production. With countless artists who lead the global dance music scene performing, this is an event you can’t take your eyes off.

Schedule	Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026
place	Odaiba Ultra Park, Minato City, Tokyo
Website	http://ultrajapan.jp
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Shizuoka Prefecture

RAINBOW DISCO CLUBApr 17 (Fri)–19 (Sun), Shizuoka Prefecture

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ80L9wkuhp

Held under the tagline “An outdoor festival that connects music and art,” this event also promotes itself as a “camp-in outdoor festival,” offering a music festival where you can enjoy camping amid great nature. Music, art, and camping—looks like you can fully enjoy all three this Golden Week.

Schedule	Friday, April 17–Sunday, April 19, 2026
place	Special stage of the Higashiizu Cross-Country Course, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Website	http://www.rainbowdiscoclub.com
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