Niigata Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Overview
We’ve put together a list of music festivals in Niigata Prefecture, including summer festivals, rock festivals, and outdoor festivals.We look forward to welcoming you again this year at exciting events like Fuji Rock Festival, Gousetsu JAM, and Niigata Jazz Street!
- [2026] Must-Know Information on Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Music and Hige-tachi | Music Festival / Event
- List of Jazz Festivals in Hokuriku and Koshinetsu [2026]
- August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Rock Festivals in Hokuriku [2026]
- Toyama Festival Calendar [2026]: Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Nagano Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Niigata Music Festival | Music Fest / Event
- List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- Spring Festivals in Koshinetsu & Hokuriku [2026]: Let's head to the music celebration!
- List of Reggae Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- NIIGATA RAINBOW ROCK | Music Festival / Event
Past events
BUN BUN PARADESun, 11/16, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| place | Joetsu Bunka Kaikan, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.joetsu-bunkakaikan.com/2025/07/30/bun-bun-parade-2025%ef%bc%8d%e9%9f%b3%e6%a5%bd%e3%83%95%e3%82%a7%e3%82%b9%e3%80%81%e3%81%af%e3%81%98%e3%82%81%e3%81%be%e3%81%99%e3%80%82/ |
TOKI ROCK NIIGATASun, 11/16, Niigata Prefecture
Northern19, a three-piece rock band from Niigata Prefecture, has been hosting this indoor festival in their hometown since 2014. Known for songs that epitomize the melodic hardcore vibe, Northern19 appears on festival lineups across the country every year. Starting with its fourth edition in 2017, their Tokirock event adopted a circuit format held across two venues.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE |
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Wind Rhythm CircuitNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Niigata GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE |
| Website | https://kazenorhythm.thefam.jp/ |
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Tsubame-Sanjo Japan FestSun, Nov 2, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Sanjo City, Tsubame-Sanjo Local Industry Promotion Center |
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YUKIGOI OUTDOOR MARKETNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19
YUKIGOI OUTDOOR MARKET is a camping event for those who love winter. In addition to day camping, you can enjoy plenty of winter-themed activities that will make you look forward to the season while staying overnight. In the shopping area, numerous brands will have booths selling winter sports gear and early-bird lift tickets for various ski resorts. On the stage, there will be talk shows themed around winter and snow, as well as DJ and dance performances. Of course, you can also enjoy local gourmet food. If you love the outdoors and have a passion for winter and snow, be sure to join us!
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata Prefecture / Maiko Kogen Auto Campground |
| Website | https://yukigoi-camp.com/ |
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