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
High School Band King in KawasakiSun, Oct 5 – Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Oct 5, 2025 |
| place | Kawasaki Le FRONT 1F, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kawasakifm.co.jp/bandking/index2023.html |
IDOL SEA PICNICSat, Oct 4 — Saga Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Green Beach House, Nijino Matsubara, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture |
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Norikura Highlands Eco-Friendly FestivalSat, Oct 4 — Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Misuzu Onsen Auto Campground, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://norikura-natureweek-festival2024.studio.site/ |
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Okayama Jazz FestivalSaturday, October 4 — Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, Chugoku Bank Head Office Front Plaza |
| Website | http://www.ojf.gr.jp/ |
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Ibaraki Bakuon FestSat 10/4 – Sun 10/5, Osaka Prefecture
Ibaraki Bakuon Fest is pronounced “Ibaraki Bakuon Fest,” with “bakuon” written as “the sound of barley.” It’s a festival of beer and music. Also, “Fest” is the German way of saying “festival,” reflecting respect for and dedication to Germany, the home of beer. You can see that spirit in the featured food and the lineup of artists as well.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Chuo Park, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://ibaraki-bakuon-fest.com/ |
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