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
STORMY DUDES FESTASat, Nov 8 — Osaka Prefecture
RAZORS EDGE is a four-piece band from Osaka. Their circuit festival, STORMY DUDES FESTA, will be held again this year. It’s a circuit-style event that uses live music venues around America-mura. Centered on melodic hardcore and punk bands, it boasts a fiery lineup.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City BIGCAT / SUNHALL / ANIMA / Pangea / BRONZE / HOKAGE / SINKAGURA |
| Website | http://razorsedgejapan.com/sdf2024/index.html |
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Yokkaichi Teen’s Music FesSun, Nov 2 — Mie Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | Yokkaichi Civic Park, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | https://yokkaichiteensmusicfes.jimdofree.com/ |
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TORI ROCK FESTIVALSat, Nov 1 — Tokyo Metropolis
A circuit-style music event held across four live venues: Shimokitazawa GARDEN, Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar, Shimokitazawa SHELTER, and Shimokitazawa CLUB Que. As it’s an event hosted by up-and-coming bands popular with young people, it may well become an event that represents the future of the rock scene.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Toyosu PIT, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://kotori-band.com/ |
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Neko FestSat, Nov 1 – Hyogo Prefecture
This is a circuit-style festival held at live music venues in Kobe, hosted by Arukara, a four-piece rock band from Kobe. Around 60 artists are scheduled to perform each year. You won’t want to take your eyes off Neko Fes, which has finally established itself as a staple circuit festival in the Kansai region.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / ART HOUSE / KOBE |
| Website | http://nekofes.net/ |
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People, Wheat, and SoundSat, Oct 25 — Tokyo, Japan
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | Henshoji Temple, Shinagawa City, Tokyo |
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