August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events

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 events taking place in August, including outdoor rock festivals, circuit-type festivals, and jazz street events.This year is packed with hot summer festivals and events again!

August

LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026
place	Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Appearance	[8/8] Nanase Aikawa / Huwie Ishizaki / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / AKB48 / Kishidan / Kyary Pamyu Pamyu / Klang Ruler / Golden Bomber / Shinako / SWEET STEADY / Chonōryoku Senshi Dorian (Supernatural Power Warrior Dorian) / Novelbright / FRUITS ZIPPER / and more / [8/9] Haruna Aoki / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / Takane no Nadeshiko / Ai Tomioka / NiziU / Phantom Theta / BABYMETAL / Polkadot Stingray / MyGO!!!!! / MORE STAR / Liella! / RAISE A SUILEN / and more / [8/10] Aile The Shota / ANGERME / Iginari Tohoku-san / Masayoshi Oishi / Kaori Kishitani / CLAN QUEEN / Chevon / Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku / Airi Suzuki / Chogakusei / Tsubaki Factory / TOOBOE / NELKE / NOMELON NOLEMON / FLOW / muque / Mega Shinnosuke / “Yuika” / and more / [8/11] ALI / Maki Ooguro / GADORO / THE BACK HORN / Wednesday Campanella / t-Ace / Dragon Ash / Noshishi / Novel Core / Harami-chan / Broken my toybox / MAN WITH A MISSION / MONKEY MAJIK / yama / Retroliron / and more
Website	https://luckyfes.com/
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UO!JAZZSat, 8/8, Toyama Prefecture

uo-jazz.jp

Schedule	Saturday, August 8, 2026
place	Uozu Mirage Station by the Sea, Toyama Prefecture
Website	https://uo-jazz.jp/

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Talking Rock! FES. KobeHyogo Prefecture, Sat. 8/8 – Sun. 8/9

The 2026 edition of Talking Rock! FES., organized by the music magazine Talking Rock!, will, for the first time, be held in both eastern and western Japan to commemorate the magazine’s 30th anniversary. The Kobe edition will take place on a single stage at Kobe World Kinen Hall in Chuo Ward, Kobe. A lineup of familiar Japanese rock acts from the magazine’s pages—such as go!go!vanillas, Harukamirai, and KANA-BOON—will appear. The Kobe edition will be held over two days, August 8 and 9, 2026.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 8–9, 2026
place	Kobe World Memorial Hall, 6-12-2 Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Appearance	[8/8] go!go!vanillas / Harukamirai / Hump Back / FOMARE [8/9] KANA-BOON / Frederic / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan
Website	https://talkingrockfes.com/2026/
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GarinPeiro FES THE ROOTSAug 13 (Thu) – 14 (Fri) Akita Prefecture

http://www.akt.co.jp

Schedule	Thu, Aug 13–Fri, Aug 14, 2026
place	Tazawako Ski Resort, 73-2 Shimotakano, Tazawako Obonai, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture
Website	https://www.akt.co.jp/events/garinpeirofes

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Exciting Summer in WAJIKIThursday, August 13, Tokushima Prefecture

es-wajiki.com

Schedule	Thursday, August 13, 2026
place	Otsuka Pharmaceutical Tokushima Wajiki Factory, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture
Website	http://es-wajiki.com
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido

Schedule	Friday, August 14, 2026
place	Hokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port
Website	http://rsr.wess.co.jp
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