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Niigata Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Overview
This article brings together and introduces information on music festivals held in Niigata Prefecture.
In Niigata, a wide range of events take place—from large-scale outdoor rock festivals well known to music fans around the world to uniquely flavored local festivals.
Another hallmark of Niigata’s music festivals is that they’re held at venues blessed with rich nature and expansive locations.
We hope this article helps you find a festival that catches your eye and that you enjoy an unforgettable music experience on-site!
Niigata Prefecture
Tochi-Oto Musubi FestivalSun, 5/10 – Niigata Prefecture
Tochi-Oto Musubi Fest!! 2026 is a free outdoor music event held in the Tochio area of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, with the concept of a “happy matchmaking festival that fills both heart and stomach.” The venue is the covered plaza at Tochiole, surrounded by mountains, where live performances and dance shows by locally connected artists such as Hinata and Atsushi Nakano will take place. Fifteen food trucks will line up, offering a full day of music and Tochio gourmet. Scheduled for May 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Nagaoka City, 1-67 Chuo Park, Tochiole, Covered Plaza |
| Appearance | [5/10] [Music] Hinata / Atsushi Nakano / Night Star Lily / YOSSY×YOSSY / Akiyasu / Rafvery / Soyokaze / Yuma Daikon / Tomoko Asaka [Dance] LIC.SportsDanceStudio / LuvDanceMovement / GENEX Dance Studio |
| Website | https://hinata.tv/schedule/20260510/ |
Light Music ConcertSun, 6/7 Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| place | Shimin Bunka Kaikan, 4-11-7 Chuocho, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture |
Heavy Snow JAMNiigata Prefecture, Sat 6/13–Sun 6/14
https://x.com/gosetsujam/status/2011780466530201757| Schedule | Sat, Jun 13–Sun, Jun 14, 2026 |
| place | Jogaoka Pure Land, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Appearance | HUGEN / Dongurizu / Seppuku Pistols / Aciclank (Solo Set) / TOMMY (BOY) / and more |
| Website | https://gosetsujam.localinfo.jp/ |
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Niigata Oto-musubi Fest!!Sunday, 6/14, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| place | Yasuragi-dori, 2-3-1 Yachiyo, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
FUJI ROCK FESTIVALNiigata Prefecture, Fri 7/24–Sun 7/26
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLq4W20BLrE| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/24] The xx / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / Hi-STANDARD / Turnstile / Arlo Parks / HYUKOH / Lettuce / Altın Gün / Chappo / Kimyō Reitarō BAND / KOTORI / My Hair is Bad / OGRE YOU ASSHOLE / Snail Mail / Son Rompe Pera / Sorry / TESTSET / Tinariwen / w.o.d. / Wata Igarashi / Yo-Sea / and more / [7/25] Khruangbin / Fujii Kaze / Tomora / Basement Jaxx / BADBADNOTGOOD / Sunny Day Service / XG / The Beths / Bialystocks / Bohemian Betyars / Brandy Senki / cero / IO / Kokoroko / Kroi / La Lom / OAU / Quadeca / Riddim Saunter / Satoko Shibata (Band Set) / SIX LOUNGE / Toreno / Yuuf / and more / [7/26] Massive Attack / Susumu Hirasawa + KAIKODO / Mitski / Mogwai / American Football / never young beach / Tempalay / Aooo / Kenichi Asai / The Brakes / the cabs / Donovan Frankenreiter / Friko / GoGo Penguin / GRAPEVINE / Dai Hirai / noon / Japanese Breakfast / Plini / Raisan / Sofía Isella / Tal Fry / and more |
| Website | http://www.fujirockfestival.com |
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Music and Hige-tachiSaturday, 8/29, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| place | HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata, 570 Nagata, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://otohige.com/ |
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Yahiko Jazz FestaSun, 9/27 Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Nishikanbara District, Yahiko Village, Yahiko Onsen town (multiple venues) |
| Appearance | SWAMP GYPSY CARAVAN / Niigata Jazz Study Group / LIQUID PARKS / Natalie Ishida & Kumiko Enomoto with FRIENDS / Shegansa / Yuko Tamura Wa-Jazz Band / Tango Echigorian / JAZZ TONE / Joni Masa + Dr. Oguro / Jumpei Yamane Trio / Yuichi Sato Trio & Naomi Yoshikawa / Mayumi Gondo & JAZZ DIGGERS / Howan’s / Minagawa Yamagishi / Mutsumi Yoshida & Jun Inoue feat. Yasuhiko Abe / Bossa Cordeon / LALALA BLESSING NIIGATA / Daisy / JUST FINE DAY! / Natalie Ishida with FRIENDS / Harmonia / sweet swing / Naoko Watanabe & Kimiko Ebi DUO / CHIAKI KLEIN / HANANO TRIO / Gakuchan (Manabu Ota) / Yahiko Junior High School Brass Band / Kanade Ikegaya / YAHIKO “Usagi” Jazz Band / Hanatsuzumi (hanako) / Nakanokuchi Jr. Brass with OAP’s / GRIP |
| Website | https://yahikojazz.jp/ |
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