August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
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!
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August
SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe |
| Appearance | [8/14] The Strokes / BUMP OF CHICKEN / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / AiNA THE END / Audrey Nuna / BABYMONSTER / Cardinals / Chappell Roan / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Empitsu / PiXXiE / Wisp / Zebrahead / QUEEN BEE / [8/15] Ado / David Byrne / Alex Warren / BE:FIRST / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / DESTIN CONRAD / Elmiine / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Midnight Til Morning / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / SB19 / Viagra Boys / Carin León (BEACH STAGE Curator) / Latin Mafia / Paloma Mami / [8/16] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Suchmos / Ave Mujica / BAND-MAID / Boy Soda / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Siiiku / South Arcade / The Warning / and more |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Appearance | [8/14] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Ave Mujica / Boy Soda / Carin León / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Ciqu / South Arcade / The Warning / [8/15] The Strokes / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / Ainā The End / Audrey Nuna / Cardinals / Chloé Kisha / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Enpitsu / Wisp / Zebrahead / [8/16] Ado / David Byrne / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / Alex Warren / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / Destin Conrad / Elmeen / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / Viagra Boys / and more |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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SAVE The TSUYAMA STREETSaturday, 8/15, Okayama Prefecture
“SAVE The TSUYAMA STREET” is a free-admission charity event held annually at the Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture. Set on a grassy hill overlooking the city, it features live performances by local artists centered on hip-hop and reggae, dance team showcases, and food stalls, creating a community-focused day where people of all ages can gather with ease. It is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| place | Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage, 512 Ota, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture |
Tono Hop Harvest FestivalIwate Prefecture, Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Kura-no-Hiroba, within Block 4, Chuo-dori, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | https://japanhopcountry.com/festival/ |
SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLDFri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Helios Fuku-no Cultural Creation Center, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://sukiyakifes.jp/ |
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WILD BUNCH FEST.Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park |
| Website | https://www.wildbunchfest.jp/ |
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SansuijinShiga Prefecture, Sat 8/22–Sun 8/30
| Schedule | Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Kutsuki Ikusugi, Sansuito Ecovillage |
| Website | https://yamauto.net/ |
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