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
SAGAMIHARA ROCK FESTIVAL Fest StageSun, Feb 1 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamihara City, Youth Learning Center 1st Floor Hall |
| Website | https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/kosodate/1026602/seisyonen/1006601/1025715.html |
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Dera Rock FestivalSat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Jan 31–Sun, Feb 1, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City DIAMOND HALL / SPADE BOX / HeartLand / Live & Lounge Vio / ROCK’N’ROLL / RAD SEVEN / RADmini / Live & Lounge Vio / RAD / Party’z / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / ReNY Limited / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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Love sofaFriday, 1/30, Osaka Prefecture
“Love sofa” is a regular event that musician Sunday Kamide has been running in Osaka since 2000, bearing the subtitle “A Greedy Sunday.” Fusing club culture with the energy of live houses for a single night, it’s a signature project that has launched countless artists from the Kansai indie scene. With multiple compilation CDs released, it also functions as a hub for local bands. At the January 2026 edition, a cross-generational lineup will intersect across genres.
LOVE SOFA 25th ANNIVERSARY – 3DAYS SPECIAL!!! –
| Schedule | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Higashi-Shinsaibashi 1-12-20, Shinsaibashi Daiwa Building B1F, LIVE SPACE CONPASS |
| Appearance | [1/30] [LIVE] The Odd Two (Reitaro Kimyo × Sunday Kamide) [DJ] takuya listen to me / toyoboowy |
| Website | https://www.sundaykamide.com/love-sofa |
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Shingu City Citizens’ Music Festival (Rock Division)Sun, Jan 25 – Wakayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| place | Tanzaku Hall, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture |
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deer rockSat 1/10 – Sun 1/11, Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 10–11, 2026 |
| place | Koriyama #9, Koriyama PEAK ACTION, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture |
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THICK FESTIVALSun, Jan 4 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| place | Club Citta, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.thickfestival.com/ |
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LIVE GINOWANSat, Dec 6 – Okinawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Okinawa Prefecture, Ginowan City, Ginowan Civic Hall Front Plaza |
| Website | https://www.city.ginowan.lg.jp/soshiki/kyoiku/1/3/1/3/1/index.html |
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