List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Idol-only festivals have become widespread and common, and if you’re an idol fan, you’re probably gathering event information every day, aren’t you? Each event overflows with its own unique appeal—whether it’s the atmosphere of the venue, the distance to the stage, or the lineup of performers.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of upcoming idol festivals across Japan.
If you find an event that catches your eye, why not head out and experience the unique excitement that only a live show can offer?
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Kanagawa Prefecture
Meat Festival in Todoroki RyokuchiSat 5/2 – Wed 5/6, Kanagawa Prefecture
“Meat Festival” is a food-culture fest for meat lovers, by meat lovers, where you can enjoy meat dishes along with live music, DJs, and dance. Set in Todoroki Ryokuchi Park in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, the event features around thirty meat-centric vendors from across Japan, plus a variety of programs such as artist performances and dance contests on a special stage. Craft beer and sweets are also available, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it easy for families and friends to drop by. It will be held during the Children’s Day holiday in May 2026.
| Schedule | Sat, May 2–Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Todoroki Ryokuchi, 1-1 Todoroki, Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Appearance | Shuya Kobayashi / GET BILL MONKEYS / Sera Sato / YamashiRoll & KAJA / DJ OKU / Showa Kayou DJ Brush / YOU-10 / Tomodachi Project / SOUL Freedom Street Dance Circle / Koshihikari Mochida / Meron Yamaguchi / SAWAGE / Chiitan☆ / Chiitan☆ Bombers / The Curse of Juliana / Shibuya Street Live FROM STREET PROJECT / Yuna Park / Zuttoiru / Uuna / Emu Noda / Shunnosuke Kusano / Kano Nojima / ARISA |
| Website | https://www.nikumatsuri.jp/2026todoroki |
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@JAM EXPOAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 |
| place | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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Aichi Prefecture
GOLD RUSHMay 3 (Sun) – 6 (Wed), Aichi Prefecture
This is a large-scale circuit event presented by RAD Creation, a key supporter of Nagoya’s music scene, under the slogan “Let’s enjoy Golden Week to the fullest with music.” Centered around four live venues in the city—including Sakae R.A.D and Shinsakae RAD SEVEN—it brings together a diverse lineup that transcends genres, from bands to idols. It’s a chance to enjoy a concentrated showcase of artists who regularly perform at live houses, and it will take place during the long holiday in May 2026.
| Schedule | Sun, May 3 – Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Sakae R.A.D / Sakae Party’Z / Shinsakae RAD SEVEN / Shinsakae RADmini |
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Osaka Prefecture
MAWA LOOPSat 5/9 – Sun 5/10, Osaka Prefecture
MAWA LOOP is a circuit-style festival focused on idol and girls’ music, where you can hop between eight live venues in the Nishi-Shinsaibashi area of Osaka. Its hallmark is a setup that lets you visit iconic spots like BIGCAT, JANUS, MUSE, Pangea, and DROP all at once, showcasing the distinctive nighttime urban vibe of Shinsaibashi. A diverse lineup gathers, including acts like NMB48 and uijin, and there’s also international collaboration with Taiwan’s Emerge Fest. The 2026 edition will be held over two days, May 9 and 10.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, around Nishi-Shinsaibashi (BIGCAT/JANUS/MUSE/FANJ twice/Pangea/DROP/BEYOND) |
| Appearance | [5/9] I to U $CREAMing!! / AOAO / Axelight / AZ-ON / UP UP GIRLS (2) / AFTERS / THE ENCORE / ANSURYUME / Itsuka no Yoru ni Bokutachi ga, / INUWASI / Ill / Uibana webana. / UtaGe! / airattic / EISEI TO KARATEA / Oishii Aimai / THE ORCHESTRA TOKYO / Kaika -Kaika- / Kagirinaku Shiroku / KAMAITACHI / Kamisama Parade / Kimi ni, Munekyun. / Quubi / Kingusari / Question.VI / Kumari Department / KRD8 / KOURiN / Komiccuon! / Kolokol / Sakuya Konohana / Satori Monster / zanka / THEΔRAREz / SITUASION / Schrödinger’s Dog / XINXIN / Cinder Ella / Jiemei / Juju / JINKS / Sukitooru Ao / SAISON / selfish / SO.ON project OSAKA / soda shower! / Takane no Nadeshiko / Chalca / Tiramisu / Tera Tera / Tenshin Ranman / TENRIN / DIAVEL / Devil ANTHEM. / Toi Toi Toi / Tohkei / Drawry. / 9DayzGlitchClubTokyo / Narukami / Niji-iro no Hikou Shoujo / NiL / NUANCE / Neko no Me ni Uchuu / Happy Holiday!! / HATENO / Harunision / HelloYouth / buGG / Palette Parade / HIBANA / himawari (Funabashi) / Pure makeR / Peel the Apple / feelNEO / fishbowl / FES☆TIVE / FOKALITE / FULIT BOX / Full Course / Broken By The Scream / PRSMIN / Payrin’s / Hokuriku Idol Club / WHITE SCORPION / WT☆Egret / BNSI / MAGMAZ / Mazari / MAGICAL SPEC / Mameshiba no Taigun / Malcolm Mask McLaren / Mirror,Mirror / #Mooove! / MAZE / Maison de Queen / Yurumerumo! / yosugala / YOLOZ / Ranakyura / RAViDAVi / LinQ / .LiNIXLiNE. / RAY / LEIWAN [5/10] I to U $CREAMing!! / AIWO / AOAO / Axelight / AZ-ON / AFTERS / Amemoyou no Solaris / α+ / ANSURYUME / Itsuka no Yoru ni Bokutachi ga, / INUWASI / uijin / Uibana webana. / EISEI TO KARATEA / NMB48 / ELEVYZ / Oishii Aimai / THE ORCHESTRA TOKYO / Kaika -Kaika- / Kagirinaku Shiroku / KAMAITACHI / Kamisama Parade / Colorful Scream / KiSS KiSS / Quubi / Kingusari / GANG PARADE / Question.VI / Kumari Department / KRD8 / KOURiN / Komiccuon! / Kolokol / Sakuya Konohana / Satori Monster / zanka / SITUASION / Schrödinger’s Dog / XINXIN / Cinder Ella / Jiemei / Juju / JINKS / CYNHN / Super Poover!! / SAISON / selfish / SO.ON project OSAKA / soda shower! / Title TBA / Chalca / Tera Tera / DIAVEL / Devil ANTHEM. / TOKYO Tef Tefu / Tohkei / Nanakorobi Yaoki / Narukami / Niji-iro no Hikou Shoujo / NUANCE / NEO JAPONISM / Neko no Me ni Uchuu / Happy Holiday!! / Hatsukoi Eternal / Harunision / buGG / BATTEN Girls / BAND JA NAIMON! MAXX NAKAYOSHI / Palette Parade / HIBANA / himawari (Funabashi) / Pure makeR / Philosophy no Dance / feelNEO / fishbowl / FES☆TIVE / FOKALITE / FULIT BOX / Broken By The Scream / PRSMIN / Payrin’s / Hokuriku Idol Club / WT☆Egret / MAGMAZ / Ma’Scar’Piece / Mahona- / Mameshiba no Taigun / Malcolm Mask McLaren / Mirror,Mirror / #Mooove! / MAZE / Maison de Queen / Merry BAD TUNE. / Merry Mellow / YA’ABURNEE / yumegiwa last girl / YOLOZ / Ranakyura / RAViDAVi / RePLAY / LinQ / .LiNIXLiNE. / LØISLOID / log you / @onefive |
| Website | http://mawaloop.com/ |
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Kagawa Prefecture
Sanuki ConnectKagawa Prefecture on Sunday, 5/17
Sanuki Connect 2026 is a daytime music and networking party held at the Sanuki Pia Learning Hub (in front of JR Kōzai Station) in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture. In addition to gourmet foods from around the world, live performances, DJs, idols, and comedy, there will be a talk show by entrepreneurs, art exhibitions, and an English camp experience to interact with international guests. Aiming to revitalize the local economy and become the most global festival in Japan, it will be held with free admission on May 17, 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Sanuki PIA Learning Hub, 1615 Kamisaki, Sangawa-cho, Sanuki-shi, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Appearance | [5/17] VOLUPTEMEIDEN / Setsu Fukushima and Nagisa / One-on-one meeting / Natto Roll Shohei / Small Grated Yam Udon / Jinichiro Shinohara / Lucce Guido / Takeshi Inodzuka / Rohan Shetty / Guido / Koji / Tagami / Kiyo / LeoN |
| Website | https://www.globalforum.jp/ja/sanuki/2026/connect |
Nagasaki Prefecture
DEJIMA ExpoMay 2 (Sat) – 6 (Wed) Nagasaki Prefecture
DEJIMA Expo is a Golden Week event held annually by Nagasaki International Television to promote regional exchange and regional revitalization, and in 2016 it was certified as the first project of the Nagasaki City Revitalization Project. The venue is Water and Greenery Park facing Nagasaki Port, where visitors can enjoy sea breezes as a variety of stages and vendor booths spread out. In addition to live music, its hallmark is a lineup that people of all ages can enjoy, including a gourmet festival and activities for children. It will be held in May 2026.
| Schedule | Sat, May 2–Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, Tokiwamachi 22-17, Nagasaki Seaside Park |
| Appearance | [5/2] Superhuman Panda / Shinkū Jessica / Nishikigoi / Dainoji / Yao / Champions [5/3] Takeshi Matsuda / RUDO FACTORY / DJ Dainoji / Keisuke Mori / Hideyuki Nakayama [5/4] Nippon no Shachō / Good Crew / Benishōga / Io Orihara [5/5] Maekawa Party / Nezucchi / Minami Ishikawa / Smart Object. [5/6] Police Band / Mr. Shachihoko / Ando Hideaki / Riku Nishiyama / KIMIKA & PeruPines / Kazunari Iwasa / EXIT |
| Website | https://www.nib.jp/nib_nagasaki/dejimahaku/#access |
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Miyazaki Prefecture
Hinatazaka46 “Hinata Fest”Sat 9/5–Sun 9/6, Miyazaki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6, 2026 |
| place | Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyazaki City, Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki |
| Website | https://www.hinata-fes2026.com/ |
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