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.
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Past events
Kiyotsu River Riverside Music FestivalThu, Aug 14 – Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| place | Kiyotsu River Fresh Park, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.tokamachishikankou.jp/event/kawapperi_ongakusai/ |
Kotobuki-cho Free ConcertWed, Aug 13 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Kotobuki-cho Health and Welfare Exchange Center Plaza |
| Website | https://kotobukifree.jimdofree.com/ |
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Exciting Summer in WAJIKIWed, Aug 13 - Tokushima Prefecture
Ever since it began in 1990, this Exisama has been held with free admission (by lottery application). The lineup has grown more star-studded each year, making it bigger and better. They also recruit opening acts, and it has come to serve as a springboard for artists.
| Schedule | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
| place | Otsuka Pharmaceutical Tokushima Wajiki Factory, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Website | http://es-wajiki.com |
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Otaru Teppen Music FestivalMonday, 8/11, Hokkaido
| Schedule | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Otaru City, Tenguyama 2 / Summit Family Slope |
| Website | https://www.gutabi.jp/event/detail/2592 |
Tango Night MarketMon, Aug 11 – Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| place | Kotohira Shrine, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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Oku-Daisen Mountain Day Rock FestivalMon, Aug 11 – Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| place | Everland Oku-Daisen, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.town-kofu.jp/2/spot/r681/p321/ |
NEXS FestivalSun, 8/10 – Niigata Prefecture
A music event held at Bandai City Park in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Centered around DJs, a variety of top artists will deliver live performances. As a special feature of this event, attendees can enjoy numerous perks, such as discounted admission and unlimited drinks for women.
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Bandaij City Park, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
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