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
Osaka AcoloadOct 6 (Mon) – 7 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture
It’s a circuit event held at live bars around Higashi-Shinsaibashi. As the title suggests, it focuses on acoustic performances, and you can relax and enjoy a variety of artists’ sets while having food and drinks at the bar.
| Schedule | Mon–Tue, Oct 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Higashi-Umeda AZYTATE |
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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
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!
| Schedule | Sun, Oct 5, 2025 |
| place | Saijo Tenman Park, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Website | https://yonezawa-rock-fes.wixsite.com/official |
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High School Band King in KawasakiSun, Oct 5 – Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Oct 5, 2025 |
| place | Kawasaki Le FRONT 1F, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kawasakifm.co.jp/bandking/index2023.html |
Hori DAY MUSICSun, Oct 5 — Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Oct 5, 2025 |
| place | Ishimaru-yama Park, Mizuma District, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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Tsuzuki Pop FestivalSat, Oct 4 – Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Skip Plaza, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://rock-circle.yokohama/t-pop/ |
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MEGA☆ROCKSSat, Oct 4 – Miyagi Prefecture
It’s a live circuit event hosted by radio station FM Sendai, organized in collaboration with the city of Sendai and local live music venues.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City: Rensa / darwin / SENDAI CLUB JUNK BOX / MACANA / spaace Zero / LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd / LIVE HOUSE enn 3rd / HIGHBURY / retro Back Page / ROCKATERIA / The Theater Nobody Knows |
| Website | http://www.datefm.jp/megarocks/ |
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