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.
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- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Aichi Prefecture
FREEDOM NAGOYASat 5/16–Sun 5/17, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Nagoya Odaka Green Area, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | http://freedom.radcreation.jp |
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Forest, Path, MarketMay 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, May 22–Sun, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori City, Otsuka Seaside Green Park Lagunabeach / Lagunasia |
| Appearance | [5/22] Yasuyuki Okamura / Ginger Root (Solo Set) / Daoko / D.A.N. / Peanuts-kun / Hidetoku Mukai Acoustic & Electric / and more / [5/23] adieu / Kaela Kimura / KIRINJI / kurayamisaka / SAMO / Shhhhh / SEEDA / Shinsei Kamattechan / SPECIAL OTHERS / Texas 3000 / Top Secret Man / NISENNENMONDAI / yonige / Rete / and more / [AVYSS BODY] iga / Elle / Kamui / Siero / discordsquad2k / 5 Star Cowboy / Yog* / Worldwide Skippa / [5/24] OddRe: / Omoide Yaro A Team / Galileo Galilei / Tatsuya Kitani / Kimyo Reitaro BAND / Moka Sato (Trio set) / Satoko Shibata (BAND SET) / Shappo / Yuka Nagase / Shuta Hasunuma Philharmonic / Hump Back / Peterparker69 / Hikashu / Bonbero / marucoporoporo / lilbesh ramko / and more |
| Website | http://mori-michi-ichiba.info |
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SAKAE SP-RINGSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / NAGOYA ReNY limited / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS / R.A.D / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / CLOVER HOUSE / RAD SEVEN / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / sunset BLUE / DIAMOND HALL / HeartLand / SPADE BOX / Live & Lounge Vio / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
| Website | https://sakaespring.com/ |
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YON FESAichi Prefecture, Sat 6/20–Sun 6/21
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026 |
| place | Moricoro Park, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Appearance | 【6/20】04 Limited Sazabys / Fire EX. / KOTORI / SHANK / THE ORAL CIGARETTES / and more / 【6/21】04 Limited Sazabys / BLUE ENCOUNT / EVERLONG / My Hair is Bad / Survive Said The Prophet / and more |
| Website | http://yonfes.nagoya/ |
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Shizuoka Prefecture
genuine proofSun, 5/10 Shizuoka Prefecture
Shoshin Shomei is a circuit event organized by the Hamamatsu live project eyedentity. Held multiple times to date, it takes place across four venues around Itayamachi near Hamamatsu Station—Hamamatsu Madowaku, Hamamatsu FORCE, G-SIDE, and TEHOM—featuring a lineup centered on indie bands active nationwide. Championing an on-the-ground ethos, its appeal lies in a robust bill where emerging and mid-career acts intermingle. The 2026 edition will be held on May 10.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Around Itayamachi, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Hamamatsu Madowaku / Hamamatsu FORCE / G-SIDE / TEHOM) |
| Appearance | Ikastan Jacket / KAKASHI / Sauna Girl / SUNAO / Mabuta / Townsfolk / TOYBEE / The Cheserasera / yolufa / the satellites / Wholesome Lie / Amanojac / LOFT / Halujio / Minimum Sieg / The Rusted Crown / THE BOOGIE WOOGIE / Right to Know / SAIHATE / warcry / "Start moving at the same time as the night." / ENEMY FLECK / Apes / KALMA / Negative Campaign / Tokyo, A City Without You / POELE / Interlude / Louve noir |
| Website | https://eyedentity6.wixsite.com/eyedentity/blank |
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Mie Prefecture
HarestemmaMon, May 4 – Mie Prefecture
HARE stämman is the new name for the Swedish-style participatory music event “Nordic Forest Concert,” held every May since 2016 in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. With the catchphrase “Bring your instrument and gather,” it will mark its 9th edition in 2026. The venue is the Ureshino Furusato Kaikan Multipurpose Hall, and the event is scheduled for May 4, starting at 12:30 p.m. Advance tickets are 2,500 yen, same-day tickets are 3,000 yen, and admission is free for elementary school students and younger.
| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Mie Prefecture, Matsusaka City, Ureshino Gongemmae-cho 423-88, Ureshino Furusato Hall, Multipurpose Hall |
| Appearance | [5/4] [Träd Stage] Lorig / TOR Band / fiss / Kanran + [Space in front of the hall] Japan Nyckelharpa Association / suguri Session House / Alspel (Ensemble) / Nordic Dance Workshop / Nordic Music Workshop / Nordic Folk Trio with Swedish Dance |
| Website | https://www.city.matsusaka.mie.jp/site/ureshinofurusato/ureivent1250504.html |
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Yokkaichi Teen’s Music FesSun 10/11, Mie Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Yokkaichi Civic Park, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | https://yokkaichiteensmusicfes.jimdofree.com/ |
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