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
Kawanishi Music BarSunday, 3/15, Hyogo Prefecture
Kawanishi Music Bar 2026 — A Bridge Between Sound and Food — is an event officially presented as a circuit festival that connects restaurants in Kawanishi, Hyogo, with music, and this will be its 7th edition. Venues include the outdoor stages on the south deck in front of Hankyu Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station and at Fujinoki Sankaku Hiroba, as well as participating eateries around Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station. Admission is free on a pay-what-you-wish (tip) basis, and the Kawanishi Station-front street live event “Otomachi” will be held simultaneously. The event will take place on March 15, 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| place | Around Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture (ROCKAWAY BUGGY / Nocturne Lounge Roiroi / Highball Specialty Shop Yukino Usagi / Kage-na / Hankyu Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station South Deck / Fujinoki Sankaku Plaza) |
| Website | http://www.kawanishi-machi.com/news/kawanishibaru3-15/ |
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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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La La La Spring FestivalKochi Prefecture, Sat 3/7–Sun 3/8
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Chuo Park / Obiyamachi Park |
| Website | https://kc-lalala.com |
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TENJIN ONTAQSaturday 3/7 to Sunday 3/8, Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City: graf / Kieth Flack / LIVEHOUSE CB / LIVE HOUSE OP’s / LIVE HOUSE Queblick / public bar Bassic. / public space Yojigen / The Voodoo Lounge |
| Website | http://ontaq.jp/ |
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HANGEKI FESSat, Feb 28 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| place | Namba Hatch, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.hangekifes.com/ |
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machiotoSun, 2/22, Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, CRAZYAMA KINGDOM / Blue Blues / Desperado |
| Website | https://www.machioto.net/ |
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