Akita Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events

Last updated:2026/1/30

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.

We’ve put together a roundup of music festivals in Akita Prefecture, including summer festivals, rock festivals, and outdoor festivals.We look forward to welcoming you again this year at exciting events such as the Oga Namahage Rock Festival!

Akita Prefecture

Akita Caravan Music FesSat 9/26–Sun 9/27 Akita Prefecture

acmf.jp

Akita-born singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi hosts the outdoor festival Akita CARAVAN MUSIC FES. His dream since his major-label debut—to energize Akita through music—has finally come true. As the word CARAVAN in the event title suggests, the festival changes its venue every year, aiming to tour all 13 cities within Akita Prefecture.

Schedule	Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026
place	Kisakata Ground, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
Website	https://acmf.jp/2024/
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Past events

Noshiro Shirakami Rock FestivalSun, Sep 7 – Akita Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, September 7, 2025
place	Gigs & Bar Witch, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
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YOKOTE Music FestivalSun, Aug 10 – Akita Prefecture

yokote.co.jp

This festival is organized by young people who share the goal of revitalizing Yokote and conveying its appeal to others. It’s designed to foster a sense of unity, with shopkeepers doing business in front of their stores, local gourmet vendors setting up booths, and eco-friendly activities that are gentle on the city—all to create a festival that the whole community can get excited about.