List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
A massive gathering of free-admission festivals from all over Japan is here!
Because they’re free, you can drop by on a whim and discover artists you’ve never known before.
You might even discover a whole new world you hadn’t experienced!
Free-admission festivals you won’t want to miss.
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Reggae Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Ibaraki Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Past events
Ookini FestivalSat 9/6 – Sun 9/7, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Ookini Arena Maishima, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://matsuri.ookini.jp/ |
Tokachi Marche Music FestaFri 9/5 – Sun 9/7 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sep 5 (Fri)–7 (Sun), 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Obihiro City, Obihiro Station |
| Website | https://tokachimarche.com/ |
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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Kita Canal Sound EnergyHokkaido, Sat 8/30 – Sun 8/31
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, Ironai 3-6 / Canal Park |
| Website | https://otaru.gr.jp/tourist/natuhazimaru2024otaruasakusabasiorudeizunaito%EF%BD%96ol-217-20-21 |
Fire of VitalityHokkaido, Sat 8/30 – Sun 8/31
A free outdoor festival held in front of Tomakomai Station in Hokkaido! Kassei no Hi has been running since 2014. Through this music event, we aim to generate vibrancy and revitalize the downtown area around Tomakomai Station. The town center should be a symbol of the city and a source of pride. We hope it becomes a place where everyone can have fun and a spark that gives the younger generation dreams.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido Komaki City Tomakomai Station Front Amusement Park Special Stage |
| Website | https://activefire.net/ |
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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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Teishaba FesSat, 8/30 – Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
| place | Kokorate, Koshiji Teishaba Exchange Facility, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture |