Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events

This is an event held around the north exit of JR Nakano Station. It’s a festival centered on Shiki-no-Mori Park, and on the same day another event, the Nakano Minami-guchi Waiwai Festival, takes place around the south exit of JR Nakano Station. A highlight of the north exit is the setup of a skateboard park.

This is an event held around the south exit of JR Nakano Station. On this day, there’s also an event at the north exit of the same station, so why not enjoy both at the same time? At the Minami-guchi Waiwai Festival, you can enjoy performances by many artists on stage. It’s especially recommended for music lovers.

LUNATIC FEST. is a rock festival hosted by LUNA SEA, commonly known as “Luna Fes.” Launched in 2015 to mark the 25th anniversary of LUNA SEA’s formation, it’s a star-studded event that brings together titans of Japan’s rock scene alongside highly skilled bands from the younger generation. Rock fans can experience an irresistible time as the entire venue is engulfed in searing excitement.

This is a free admission event themed around Food, Farming, and Music, organized primarily by local farmers and centered on singer-songwriter Caravan. Although Chigasaki is often associated with the sea, its northern area features beautiful fields and greenery, and farming is thriving. However, illegally dumped trash has become a problem. Because the mountains, rivers, and sea are all connected in this region, the event aims to inspire a shift in participants’ awareness and help expand cleanup efforts. To protect this landscape and pass it on to future generations, we will share messages through music that encourage people to think about the environment. Why not enjoy locally grown vegetables sold directly by farmers and meals from food trucks, and take the time with your family to think about the future?

@JAM, which began with its predecessor event WotaJAM and has been sharing a variety of Japanese cultural phenomena—centered on idols and spanning anime, Vocaloid, and more—and Idol Yokocho, which started as a goods shop in Akihabara, both celebrate the 10th anniversary of their inaugural events in 2021. To commemorate this, the Akihabara Idol Circuit will be held as a collaboration event! Held in a circuit format, this modern live style lets you enjoy the performances at a relaxed pace without being overly crowded—perhaps a bit of a luxury these days. Since it’s a collaboration with the comprehensive official idol goods shop, be sure to check out the merchandise lineup too!