June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary

HOKKAI Donuts FES is a new outdoor music festival championing “MADE IN Hokkaido,” set at Dalwhinnie Entertainment Village Sapporo in Minami Ward, Sapporo, heralding the early summer of Hokkaido. In the vast lawn area, alongside a live stage featuring bands and singer-songwriters from around Hokkaido, there will be kitchen cars (food trucks) and a handmade goods market. With a dog run and camping area also on site, the 5th edition will be held in June 2026.

This is an anison (anime song) festival to be held for the first time at Noboribetsu Civic Hall on June 13, 2026. The executive committee is promoting it as “an anison festival you can only experience in Noboribetsu,” aiming for an event integrated with the local community, including food trucks from the area. Three acts—Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, and Hiroshi Kitadani—have been confirmed to perform, promising a day to fully enjoy the voices of anison in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.

"HOMETOWN MUSIC LIFE" is a music event held every June in Aomori City. In 2026, it will take place over two days, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, at the Nebuta-no-Ie Wa Rasse West Plaza in Aomori City, with free admission and held rain or shine. The lineup includes Satoru Sakamoto, and d-iZe will serve as the main host. Four acts, including WATAERFALL, who won the official audition, have also earned the right to perform and will join the event’s stage.