Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
Music festivals held across the Kanto region throughout the four seasons continue to captivate the hearts of music fans.
From sophisticated urban venues to lush outdoor stages, these musical celebrations unfold in a wide variety of settings.
Powerful live performances by accomplished artists from Japan and abroad, as well as exciting up-and-coming indie bands, promise encounters with a rich diversity of music.
Why not create special memories at Kanto’s music festivals, each one to be enjoyed alongside the changing seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter?
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Chiba Prefecture
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://rijfes.jp |
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ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSep 19 (Sat) – 21 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://rijfes.jp |
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Funabashi Music StreetChiba Prefecture, Sat 10/17–Sun 10/18
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture |
AIR JAMSaturday, 11/7, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium |
| Website | http://airjam.jp/ |
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Kishidan ExpoNov 7 (Sat) – 8 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Appearance | Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / Okazaki Taiiku / OKAMOTO’S / Kishidan / Ohzora Kimishima (Ensemble) / Golden Bomber / Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku / Seikima-II / Cho-Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / 10-FEET / BUCK-TICK / Momoiro Clover Z / RIP SLYME / Rekishi / ROTTENGRAFFTY / and more |
| Website | https://www.kishidanbanpaku.com/ |
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Saitama Prefecture
VIVA LA ROCKSat 5/2 – Wed 5/6, Saitama Prefecture
A city-style music festival that has continued since 2014 as a rock fest symbolizing Saitama during Golden Week. For many years, it was held at Saitama Super Arena, combining indoor and outdoor stages, and has garnered support with a wide-ranging lineup centered on Japanese rock—from next-generation up-and-comers to major bands. In 2026, the venue will move to a special outdoor site around Saitama Stadium 2002, offering a four-day experience in an open-air early-summer setting.
| Schedule | Sat, May 2–Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Saitama Stadium 2002 / Nearby Venues |
| Appearance | [5/3] Aina The End / Kiro Akiyama / UNFAIR RULE / OSHIKIKEIGO / OddRe: / CreepHyp / Sarasa (Band Set) / 35.7 / Sundae May Club / SHISHAMO / Super Tozan-bu (Super Mountaineering Club) / STARGLOW / This is LAST / Natori / PEOPLE 1 / Hitsujibungaku / My Hair is Bad / Macaroni Enpitsu / Meiyo Densetsu / Lavt / Retro Riron [5/4] Aimyon / Aburi na Town / Wienners / UVERworld / KANA-BOON / CLAN QUEEN / Creepy Nuts / Suspended 4th / Chevon / Tele / the telephones / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / NEE / Itabame / Humbreaders / PK shampoo / Hiroji Miyamoto / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Laughing Hick / WANIMA [5/5] Arstake / 171 / Age Factory / EMNW / ENTH / coldrain / SiM / SHADOWS / 3markets[ ] / w.o.d. / TETORA / Backdrop Cinderella / Hanabie. / Harukamirai / FOMARE / HEY-SMITH / Paledusk / Maki / Maximum the Hormone / MAN WITH A MISSION [5/6] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / ELLEGARDEN / Kishidan / Kimyo Reitaro / Good Grief / Suchmos / SKY-HI / Tempalay / 10-FEET / Nikon / Novel Core / First Love is Never Returned / 04 Limited Sazabys / Frederic / YOGEE NEW WAVES / Raisan / LEX / Laura day romance |
| Website | http://vivalarock.jp |
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VIVA LA GARDENMay 3 (Sun) – 6 (Wed), Saitama Prefecture
This is a free outdoor festival produced by VIVA LA ROCK, a music festival originating in Saitama. In 2026, due to the relocation of the main event venue, it will be held at the Saitama Stadium 2002 Park South Plaza and the Daimon Kamiike Regulating Pond Plaza. In addition to music on the GARDEN STAGE, there will be a gathering of attractions for all ages, including festival food booths, a giant inflatable dome, a mascot character show, and a Tyrannosaurus race. With the aim of bringing the joy of festivals to future music fans, it will take place in May 2026.
| Schedule | Sun, May 3 – Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Midori Ward, Misono 2-1, Saitama Stadium 2002 Park, South Plaza + Daimon Kamiike Retention Pond Plaza |
| Website | https://vivalagarden.jp/ |