[Held in 2026] Recommended music festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you’ll want to attend at least once
Introducing popular music festivals you’ve got to visit at least once! From Japan’s four big festivals to major year-end countdown events, we’ve picked out the most popular and classic gatherings.
You’ll also find plenty of genre-focused events—rock, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, and more.
Whether you’re a festival regular or attending for the first time, you’re sure to discover a festival that’s perfect for you.
If you’re wondering, “Which festival should I go to this year?” be sure to use this article as a guide!
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- July Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
- Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- November Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events, including autumn festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- September Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Past events
Unlimited Viewing TokyoSaturday, March 14, Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward, Shinjuku BLAZE / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku LOFT bar / SHINJUKU HOLIDAY / Shinjuku ACB HALL / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku Live House Marble / Shinjuku Motion / Shinjuku SAMURAI / club SCIENCE / Shinjuku FATE / Shinjuku HEIST |
| Website | http://mihoudai.tokyo |
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TSUTAYA Rock FestivalFri 3/20–Sun 3/22, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026 |
| place | Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls 9, 10, and 11, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://cemusiccreative.com/tsutarock2026 |
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MEGA VEGASFri 3/20–Sat 3/21, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21, 2026 |
| place | World Memorial Hall, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://megavegas.jp/ |
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POP YOURSFri 4/3 – Sun 4/5, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Apr 3–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Appearance | [4/3] LANA / Elle Teresa / guca owl / Bonbero / eyden / ISSUGI / Jinmenusagi / Litty / Peterparker69 / Pxrge Trxxxper / SEEDA / VaVa / WILYWNKA / and more [SPECIAL LIVE] STUTS Orchestra / [NEW COMER SHOT LIVE] AOTO / Siero / X 1ark / [4/4] Yuki Chiba / Daichi Yamamoto / Kvi Baba / BIM / Jin Dogg / JUMADIBA / Manaka / Masato Hayashi / 7 / ralph / SALU / SPARTA / Worldwide Skippa / Yvng Patra / [SPECIAL ACT] Tohji / [NEW COMER SHOT LIVE] Rama Pantera / Sad Kid Yaz / YELLASOMA / and more [4/5] KEIJU / Kohjiya / NENE / ACE COOL / ANARCHY / C.O.S.A. / G-k.i.d / Jellyyabashi / Kaneee / lilbesh ramko / MIKADO / Peanuts-kun / Shuto / Tete / Yvngboi P / [NEW COMER SHOT LIVE] 11 / HARKA / Kianna / and more |
| Website | https://popyours.jp/ |
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CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALFri 4/3 – Sun 4/5, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Apr 3–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, K-Arena Yokohama / Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Special Venue at Red Brick Park / KT Zepp Yokohama / Rinko Park |
| Appearance | [4/3] [CENTRAL STAGE @ K-Arena Yokohama] =LOVE / Nogizaka46 / FRUITS ZIPPER / Morning Musume. ’26 / Nogizaka46 6th Generation (Opening Act) / [4/4] [CENTRAL STAGE @ K-Arena Yokohama] amazarashi / ORANGE RANGE / Kessoku Band / Ling tosite sigure / Rei La Shio (Opening Act) / [Echoes Baa 2026 @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Special Venue in Red Brick Park] ATARASHII GAKKO! / Awich / Tatsuya Kitani / CHiCO with HoneyWorks / NOMELON NOLEMON / Balming Tiger / YOASOBI / jo0ji (Echoes Baa Selected Artist) / [CENTRAL LAB. @ KT Zepp Yokohama] Ave Mujica / BAND-MAID / ReoNa / [4/5] [CENTRAL STAGE @ K-Arena Yokohama] Chanmina / HANA / Yuuri / Shion Murasaki (Opening Act) / [Echoes Baa 2026 @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Special Venue in Red Brick Park] Aooo / asmi / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / Hitsujibungaku / Hoshimachi Suisei / MAISONdes / Hana (Echoes Baa Selected Artist) / [CENTRAL LAB. @ KT Zepp Yokohama] Haruka Tomatsu / Kana Hanazawa |
| Website | https://central-fest.com/s/central/?ima=2756 |
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DEAD POP FESTiVALSat 4/4 – Sun 4/5, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Special Event Venue, Higashi-Ogishima East Park, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.deadpopfest.com |
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WALK INN FES!Sat 4/4 – Sun 4/5, Kagoshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Kagoshima Prefecture, Kirishima City, Kokubu Camp Beach |
| Website | http://ongaku-heiya.com/walkinnfes/ |
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