List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]

Motosu District’s Kitagata Town is a place rich in history and culture, home to Enkyo-ji Temple founded by Kukai. Driven by a passionate desire to hold an outdoor rock festival here, the town rallied behind the idea, and the festival has been held since 2016. Many popular artists gather to perform!

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.

“LOVETOYA,” held in Toyako, Hokkaido since 2011, is a festival set in a nature-rich location that includes campsites. And the best part: it’s a generous festival with free admission! That said, to help keep the event going, there’s a donation box provided—so don’t forget to bring some cash for tips!

Hachishoku Summer Free Live is a free festival held in Aomori Prefecture. The concerts take place on a special stage set up in the parking lot of Hachishoku Center, a large food market in Hachinohe City. Every year the lineup is so impressive it’s hard to believe it’s free, and it feels like a joyful music festival you can simply enjoy—so wonderful. After enjoying the live shows, make sure to pick up plenty of delicious food at Hachishoku Center to take home.