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

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.

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.

This is a large-scale music event organized by GMO, an internet services company, and Creativeman, an event planning and production company. Embracing GMO’s catchphrase, “No.1 Service,” the event aims to become Japan’s No.1 music festival, with an appealing concept to match. The lineup features buzzworthy artists from a variety of genres, including dance music and rock—not only from Japan but also special guests from overseas. It promises to be a special experience that makes you feel as if you’re at an international event while staying in Japan.

MUTEK is a festival where you can enjoy electronic music and digital art that began in Montreal, Canada in 2000. It’s an international festival that has also taken place in Latin American countries such as Mexico and Brazil, and it was first held in Japan in 2016. Centered around Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Koto Ward, you can experience performances by artists gathered from around the world at various venues. After immersing yourself in art at Miraikan, a full-course experience awaits, with live houses keeping the party going until morning! If you have even the slightest interest in electronic music, be sure to check it out!