List of indie festivals nationwide [2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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.

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AMEMURA RING CIRCUITSun, Oct 5 – Osaka Prefecture

A music circuit festival held in Osaka’s live house hotspot, America-mura, where fans of live house bands gather. It’s the perfect event for those who want to enjoy Osaka not just on the surface but down to its every corner. With many performing bands, it’s packed with value.

Schedule	Sun, Oct 5, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City live house BRONZE / ANIMA / Shinkagura / Hokage
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YONEZAWA ROCK FESSun, Oct 5 — Yamagata Prefecture

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YONEZAWA ROCK FES is held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It has been taking place since 2017. Aiming to energize Yamagata and Yonezawa, the festival also accepts applications from bands active within Yamagata Prefecture—of any genre!