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]
Chiba Prefecture
SATANIC CARNIVALSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Chiba Prefecture
This event is hosted by PIZZA OF DEATH, led by Ken Yokoyama, guitarist of the legendary three-piece punk band Hi-STANDARD. There’s no doubt it’ll feature a scorching lineup again this year. A must-check event for live music fans.
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://carnival.satanic.jp |
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Kanagawa Prefecture
Yokohama Blue Line FestWed, Apr 29 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Shin-Yokohama LiT / Kannai BAYSIS / Yokohama mint hall |
| Website | https://bluelinefes.wixsite.com/bluelinefes/ |
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Tochigi Prefecture
haruberrylive CIRCUITFri, Mar 20 – Tochigi Prefecture
The FM Tochigi-hosted event “haruberrylivw.” The venue is the rooftop of Lala Square Utsunomiya in front of Utsunomiya Station. Access is excellent, and since it’s on the rooftop, it feels open—looks like it’ll be a pleasant spring festival.
| Schedule | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| place | Tochigi Prefecture, Utsunomiya City HEAVEN'S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2 / HEAVEN'S ROCK Utsunomiya 2/3 (VJ-4) / Utsunomiya HELLO DOLLY |
| Website | https://www.4rouleur.jp/haruberry/ |
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Gunma Prefecture
I ROCKSFri 4/17 – Sun 4/19, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday, April 17–Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| place | Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki City, Itagaki Optical (Megane no Itagaki) Bunka Hall Isesaki |
| Website | https://www.irocks.jp/IROCKS2026/ |
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Street live in Takasaki, everywhere you lookSun, 5/10 – Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki City: LABI Garden / Takasaki Station East Exit Pedestrian Deck / Before Renjaku-cho Building Fireworks / Station Stage / In front of Okaba Takasaki Building / In front of Takasaki Station West Exit Concourse / In front of OPA Pedestrian Deck / the Groove TAKASAKI / Sayamall Entrance / Takashimaya North Entrance / Symphony Road in front of Hayama Isshokutei / Next to the COCOWEST Exit / Plaza in front of City Hall / In front of Radio Takasaki / Dabenoki Plaza / Jiko-dori in front of CRAFT Beer AJ BAR ROCCA / Motenashi Plaza |
| Website | https://takasaki-dokokashi.com/ |
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