In today’s “Idol Warring States” era, idol festivals are being held all over Japan!Why not head out to a fest and discover a new favorite idol?After all, idols are best experienced live.Refresh yourself and find new talent at an idol festival!
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Tokyo Metropolis
Ultra Teens Fes by Cho-JudaiTokyo, Tuesday, March 31
| Schedule | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| place | National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://event.chojudai.com/ |
Gala FesSunday, April 12, Tokyo
| Schedule | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| place | Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Gotanda City Hall |
| Website | https://garafes.com/ |
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Kabukicho UP GATE↑↑Mon 5/4 – Tue 5/5, Tokyo Metropolis
This is an idol event jointly organized by the live event @JAM, which continues to promote pop culture, and TV Asahi’s Roppongi Idol Festival. Set in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, idols will gather for an urban circuit-style festival. Don’t miss the performances by a carefully selected lineup of top artists, who will showcase the culture of Reiwa-era idols from here. Let’s support them at the live venues as we work together—idols and fans alike—to build a new idol culture.
| Schedule | Mon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shinjuku Ward: Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO) / Music Restaurant APEXIA / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku MARZ / DHNoA / Shinjuku WALLY / Zirco Tokyo / Kabukicho Tower Stage |
| Website | https://kabukicho-upgate.com/ |
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TOKYO IDOL FESTIVALFri 7/31–Sun 8/2, Tokyo
It’s the world’s largest idol festival! Launched around the time the term “Idol Warring States Period” began to be heard, this festival draws over 1,000 idols and more than 70,000 attendees every year, making it an unmissable event for idol fans.
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Koto City, Odaiba/Aomi surrounding area |
| Website | http://www.idolfes.com |
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Chiba Prefecture
KCON JAPANChiba Prefecture, Fri 5/8–Sun 5/10
KCON, a K-culture event first held in the United States in 2012. This world-class K-culture event, KCON, has now landed in Japan. On the day, you can fully enjoy Korean culture, including K-pop live performances, dramas, beauty, and food.
| Schedule | Fri, May 8–Sun, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, Nakase 2-chome 1 / Makuhari Messe |
| Website | https://www.mnetplus.world/kcon/en/2026/japan/main |
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