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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.

Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Street La La La Music FestivalSun, 9/20, Kochi Prefecture

This is the spring event of the Kochi Machi La La La Music Festival, held in the heart of Kochi City. As the season begins to feel like spring, the festival offers outdoor live performances that turn the city into a stage, creating a warm atmosphere that brings performers and audience closer together. It’s beloved by both residents and participating artists. Anyone who loves music can enjoy this event as the city and audience come together as one, making it highly recommended for those who want to start making music, those thinking about taking it up again, or anyone interested in participating in various ways.

ScheduleSunday, September 20, 2026
placeKochi Prefecture, Kochi City
Websitehttps://kc-lalala.com
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Fukuoka Prefecture

TRIANGLESat 4/25–Sun 4/26, Fukuoka Prefecture

TRINGLE, held within Fukuoka’s Seaside Momochi Beach Park. It’s incredibly appealing that so many popular bands from the loud and melodic hardcore scenes are gathering, and a two-day pass is available at this price. It’s a highly recommended festival for live music kids around Kyushu! A rock fest on the beach at summer’s end—the sunset scenery will surely strike a chord in your heart, don’t you think?

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
placeSpecial stage within Jigyohama Beach, Seaside Momochi Seaside Park, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://triangle-official.jp/
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NUMBER SHOTSat 8/1–Sun 8/2, Fukuoka Prefecture

NUMBER SHOT has been held since 2014 as a successor to HIGHER GROUND, which took place from 2003 at the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Outdoor Theater in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its hallmark is a relatively wide-ranging lineup, from rock bands and singer-songwriters to reggae groups. It’s one of those essential events in Kyushu’s summer live music scene.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026
placeFukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka PayPay Dome / Seaside Momochi Beach Park, Jigyohama Beach
Websitehttps://numbershot.jp/
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Nagasaki Prefecture

BLAZE UP NAGASAKINagasaki Prefecture, Sat 12/5–Sun 12/6

BLAZE UP NAGASAKI, the outdoor festival hosted by SHANK, a three-piece melodic punk band from Nagasaki Prefecture, will once again be held this year at their local venue, Kamino-shima Park in Nagasaki. Since 2015, this event has been held outdoors. With the heat still lingering, why not make it the perfect finale to your summer festival season?

ScheduleSat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6, 2026
placeDejima Messe Nagasaki, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.blazeupnagasaki.net/
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Past events

Unlimited Viewing TokyoSaturday, March 14, Tokyo

The popular circuit festival Mihatodai, held in Osaka’s Minami district, will be taking place in Tokyo again this year. Each year it features a large number of performers, and with nine venues on the schedule, this famous Kansai circuit event is finally becoming firmly established in the Kanto region as well.

ScheduleSaturday, March 14, 2026
placeTokyo, Shinjuku Ward, Shinjuku BLAZE / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku LOFT bar / SHINJUKU HOLIDAY / Shinjuku ACB HALL / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku Live House Marble / Shinjuku Motion / Shinjuku SAMURAI / club SCIENCE / Shinjuku FATE / Shinjuku HEIST
Websitehttp://mihoudai.tokyo
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