Hokkaido Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
We’ve put together a list of music festivals in Hokkaido, including summer festivals, rock festivals, and outdoor festivals.We look forward to welcoming you again this year at exciting events like RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL, SAPPORO CITY JAZZ, and JOIN ALIVE!
- List of Rock Festivals in Hokkaido [2026]
- RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZO (Rising Sun Rock Festival) | Music Festival / Event
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- JOIN ALIVE | Music Festival & Event
- [2026] Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region
- Hokkaido & Tohoku Summer Festivals [2026]: The Complete Guide to Outdoor Music Events
- Ashibetsu MUSIC・HARVEST (Ashibetsu Music is Harvest) | Music Festival & Event
- July Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Otaru Summer Fest | Music Festival & Event
- LOVETOYA | Music Festival & Events
- List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- Featured Spring Festivals in Hokkaido & Tohoku [2026]
- ARABAKI ROCK FEST. | Music Festival & Event
Past events
Niseko Music RecitalHokkaido, Sat 1/10–Mon 1/12
The Niseko Music Recital is a classical music event held at Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO in Hokkaido. Artistic Director and violinist Richard Tognetti will deliver a live performance together with ensemble artists. After the performance, a cocktail party featuring canapés and drinks from Park Hyatt Niseko will be offered. The event will take place in January 2026.
Highlights from the Niseko Music Recital 2026 | MnK Niseko
| Schedule | Sat, Jan 10–Mon, Jan 12, 2026 |
| place | Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO, 328-47 Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido |
| Appearance | Richard Tognetti / Ensemble Artists |
| Website | https://www.nisekomusicfestival.org/ |
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Everyone's Xmas Music FestivalSun, 12/21 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Kitahiroshima City, ES CON Field HOKKAIDO |
| Website | https://www.fighters.co.jp/news/detail/202500781962.html |
Hakodate Christmas FantasySat 11/29 – Thu 12/25 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Saturday, November 29, 2025 – Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| place | Around the Red Brick Warehouse District, Suehiro-cho, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://www.hakodatexmas.com |
SORACHI STREET CULTURE FESTIVALMon, Nov 24 — Hokkaido
| Schedule | Monday, November 24, 2025 |
| place | Sunagawa City Citizens' Exchange Center Yuu, Hokkaido |
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Akkeshi Oyster FestivalHokkaido, Sat 11/15 – Sun 11/16
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025 |
| place | Konopi Park, Akkeshi, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://www.akkeshi-town.jp/kanko/event/kaki/ |