List of Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
The Kanto region has plenty of live music venues and is one of the places where many festivals are held.
I’ve gathered lots of information on festivals in Kanto that offer free admission.
That’s really helpful for cash-strapped students, right? Be sure to go check them out!
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Kanagawa Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Saitama Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- List of reggae festivals in the Kanto region [2026]
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- Jazz Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026] JAZZ Street List
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Past events
Green Tea Jazz FestivalSun, Aug 31, Saitama Prefecture
Iruma City’s jazz fest, the Green Tea JAZZ Festival. It’s an event named after Iruma’s specialty product: tea. While it features popular artists who also perform at major festivals, it also hosts a Student Jam by local students.
| Schedule | Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
| place | Iruma City Industrial Culture Center, Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.greentea-jazz.com |
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Sagamiono Monje FestivalSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Kanagawa Prefecture
The Sagami-Ono Monje Festival was named after the French word “Mangez,” meaning “to eat.” It’s a cut above ordinary food stalls, as renowned local restaurants from Sagami-Ono come together to showcase their culinary pride and let visitors savor the flavors of exceptional establishments. The main stage—planned and run by these restaurants—also features programs by professional musicians that anyone can enjoy for free, making it a highly entertaining event.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Sagami-Ono Central Park, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://mangez.jp |
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Wave FestSun, Aug 24 – Ibaraki Prefecture
A music festival held at Toyogahama Sports Park in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It’s driven by the organizers’ desire to foster local growth—thinking it through and creating the best day with their own hands. In addition to great music, there are plenty of food vendors to enjoy.
| Schedule | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| place | Ibaraki Prefecture, Kamisu City, Hasaki, Toyogahama Sports Park |
| Website | https://lonp-design.com/namifes/ |
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Otokon FestivalAug 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025 |
| place | Tochigi Prefecture, Nasushiobara City, Shiobara Monogatari-kan / Shiobara Elementary and Junior High School |
| Website | https://www.pentagrama.jp/%E9%9F%B3%E9%AD%82%E7%A5%AD/ |
Atsugi Jazz NightThu 8/21–Fri 8/22, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Thursday–Friday, August 21–22, 2025 |
| place | Atsugi Park, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.city.atsugi.kanagawa.jp/soshiki/shogyonigiwaika/2/24557.html |
Yokota Music FestivalSat, Aug 16 – Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Utsunomiya Orion Square, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | https://yokotafes.com/ |
Muni FesSat, Aug 16 – Chiba Prefecture
Muni Fest is a free outdoor rock event held under the slogan “Street performances for rock bands too!” Its appeal lies in the chance to casually enjoy high-quality indie rock bands that you rarely get to see outside of live houses. Be the first to witness the dawn of Japan’s music scene with your own eyes.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Inage Seaside Park, Open-Air Concert Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://munifes.com/ |
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