List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2026]

“HBC Idol Festival 2026 Namera Menkoi Idol Winter!” is an idol event hosted by HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting, to be held at Sapporo’s Kanamoto Hall in February 2026 during the Sapporo Snow Festival. Popular idols familiar from HBC Radio will gather in midwinter Sapporo, with acts including Title TBA, Phantom Theta, and SKE48. The event will also be streamed under the Pococha presents banner.

Sanrio Virtual Festival is an online music festival held in the virtual theme park “Virtual Sanrio Puroland.” Launched in 2021, it aims to connect fans around the world in a space where theme parks and culture merge. In addition to 28 artists including VTubers, Hypnosis Mic, and the SOS Brigade, you can also enjoy collaborative performances with Sanrio characters. Scheduled to take place from February to March 2026.

Since its start in 2009, this is Hokkaido’s only joint K-POP music festival and, as an official Sapporo Snow Festival partner event, it marks its 17th edition. Staged at Zepp Sapporo in Sapporo, it promotes Japan–Korea cultural exchange and the GFSC charity campaign, and is known as a “gateway to K-POP stardom” that has featured artists like BTS and SHINee. In February 2026, four boy groups—n.SSign, JUSTB, ONE PACT, and TIOT—will come together.

LisAni! LIVE is an event that, since its inaugural edition in 2010, has delivered anime music with the concept of “a live show that values immersion and sound,” featuring a full live band for every song. For its 16th iteration, 14 artist acts will take the stage at Makuhari Messe Event Hall. TrySail, Saori Hayami, ClariS, and others will color the stage alongside the passionate performance of the LisAni! Band. The event will be held over two days, January 31 and February 1, 2026.