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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?

Past events

TOKYO CALLINGSat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28, Tokyo

Now that diversity of values has become the norm, following the boom of large-scale music festivals, the new focus is on “live circuits,” in which multiple live music venues are rented out and concerts are held simultaneously across them. In this context, three of the nation’s premier circuit festivals—Osaka’s Mihoudai, Nagoya’s Dera Rock, and Fukuoka’s TENJIN ONTAQ—are joining forces in Tokyo to stage one of Japan’s largest live circuits.

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Shinjuku City: Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO) / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku LOFT bar / Shinjuku Marble / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku SAMURAI / Zirco Tokyo / HOLIDAY SHINJUKU / club SCIENCE / Shinjuku HEIST / Shinjuku Motion / Shinjuku ACB HALL; Shibuya: Spotify O-EAST / O-WEST / O-nest / O-Crest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / SHIBUYA DESEO / Shibuya Milkyway / WOMBLIVE / Club Malcolm / SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO / TAKE OFF7 / Veats Shibuya / Chelsea Hotel / Star Lounge
Websitehttps://tokyo-calling.jp/
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Edo JazzFri, 9/26, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleFriday, September 26, 2025
placeKanze Noh Theater, Chuo City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://edojazz.jp/
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Takasaki Music FestivalFri, 9/26 – Mon, 10/13, Gunma Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Sep 26, 2025 – Mon, Oct 13, 2025
placeTakasaki City Theatre, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.takasakiongakusai.jp/
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Brazilian Music FestivalTuesday, September 23, Tokyo Metropolis

A Brazilian music festival held in Akasaka, Tokyo. When it comes to Brazilian music, bossa nova and samba are famous, right? Here, hosted by the Japan Association for the Promotion of Brazilian Music, you can experience performances by artists who have trained in Brazil itself. Since it’s not outdoors, you can take your time and fully enjoy the more eccentric pieces. If you’re interested in world music or want to listen to something a bit more grown-up, be sure to drop by.

ScheduleTuesday, September 23, 2025
placeAkasaka B-Flat, 6-6-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.jbofa.or.jp/

Murakko FestSun, 9/21, Gunma Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, September 21, 2025
placeGunma Prefecture, Oizumi Town, Central Community Center
Websitehttps://towngunma.jp/pickupg/pickupg-murakkofes22/

PLACESun, Sep 21 — Ibaraki Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, September 21, 2025
placeKawaraigo Kitahama Sports Plaza, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.place-hitachi.com/
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STARLIGHT×NEXTAGESat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
placeAriake Arena, Koto City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.starconlive.jp/
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