List of indie festivals nationwide [2026]
There are countless music festivals across Japan, but this time we’ve gathered indie-focused festivals from all over the country! These fests are packed with up-and-coming, buzzworthy artists who are poised to break through.
Be sure to check them out.
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
- November Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events, including autumn festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Past events
Matsukaze Music Village FestivalSun, 11/30, Kumamoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| place | Kumamoto Prefecture, Tamana District, the area around the parking lot of the Nankan Town Hall |
| Website | https://www.town.nankan.lg.jp/bunkakanko/gyouji-cal/4411.html |
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EDO WAVESun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| place | Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.edowave.com/ |
Amemura HeavenSun, Nov 30 — Osaka Prefecture
In this city where a colorful mix of people, things, and cultures coexist beyond boundaries, we're launching a jaw-dropping, mixed-up entertainment event—packed with art, comedy, gourmet food, and more—that only Ai wa Zubon could create!
| Schedule | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, ANIMA |
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The Saiin FesSun, Nov 23 – Kyoto Prefecture
Saiin Fes is a free (tip-based) music festival held around Saiin in Kyoto. Since 2017, it has been held in spring, summer, and autumn. Not only live music venues but also cafes and shrines throughout the Saiin area become stages, filling the town with music for two days.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 23, 2025 |
| place | Kasuga Shrine, Saiin, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://saifes.net/ |
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TOKI ROCK NIIGATASun, 11/16, Niigata Prefecture
Northern19, a three-piece rock band from Niigata Prefecture, has been hosting this indoor festival in their hometown since 2014. Known for songs that epitomize the melodic hardcore vibe, Northern19 appears on festival lineups across the country every year. Starting with its fourth edition in 2017, their Tokirock event adopted a circuit format held across two venues.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE |
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