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]
Tokyo Metropolis
SpringLove Spring BreezeTokyo, Sat 3/28–Sun 3/29
Harukaze, a spring free festival beloved at Yoyogi Park, centers on cherry-blossom viewing, music, and art—an event that lets you fully feel the season. This year, there’s also an evening program, making it an event where you can enjoy plenty of music.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026 |
| place | Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://harukaze.asia |
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JAZZ AUDITORIA in WATERRASFri 4/24 – Sun 4/26, Tokyo
JAZZ AUDITORIA, organized by Blue Note Tokyo—a jazz club where numerous top artists perform—will be held with free admission to make it easier and more accessible for people who love music to enjoy live music outdoors with their families and friends.
| Schedule | Fri, Apr 24–Sun, Apr 26, 2026 |
| place | WATERRAS Plaza, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.jazzauditoria.com/ |
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Aloha Hawaiian FestivalTokyo, Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Tachikawa City, Tokyo — GREEN SPRINGS |
| Website | https://tachihi100.jp/aloha/ |
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TOKYO M.A.P.SSat 5/2–Sun 5/3, Tokyo
TOKYO M.A.P.S is a free admission event. It is hosted by J-WAVE and Roppongi Hills. This comprehensive event showcases a variety of expressions, including music, art, and performance. Each year, a program organizer is invited, and the event is held according to that year’s theme.
| Schedule | Sat, May 2–Sun, May 3, 2026 |
| place | Roppongi Hills Arena, Minato City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.tokyomaps.jp |
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Kichijoji Music FestivalMay 3 (Sun) – 5 (Tue), Tokyo
At the Spar Stage in front of Kichijoji Station, free live shows are held, and various performances take place at Inokashira Park and Musashino Public Hall. In addition, independently organized events at individual shops around Kichijoji and the Kichion Contest are held, making the entire town of Kichijoji overflow with music throughout the period.
| Schedule | Sun, May 3–Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Musashino City, Kichijoji Station North Exit Plaza |
| Website | https://www.kichion.com/2026/ |
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