Summer Music Festival Held in Eastern Japan [2026]
From large-scale festivals to smaller ones, there are now countless exciting festivals being held.
Especially in summer, there are so many that it’s hard to keep up with all the information.
Here, we’ve compiled a list of summer music festivals taking place in eastern Japan.
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Niigata Prefecture
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
| 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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Yamanashi Prefecture
BONJOVI Bon OdoriSaturday, 6/6, Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| place | Yamanashi Prefecture, Tsuru City, Tahara, Tsuru University of Liberal Arts Parking Lot |
GIANT LOOP FES.Saturday, 6/20, Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
| place | Maizuru Castle Park, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | https://giantloopfes.net/ |
HERO SONICYamanashi Prefecture, Sat 6/27–Sun 6/28
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28, 2026 |
| place | Aokigahara Forest, Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture |
SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 28–Sun, Aug 30, 2026 |
| place | Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara |
| Appearance | [8/28] Aimyon / OddRe: / CLAN QUEEN / Creepy Nuts / Kroi / Chevon / Harukamirai / 04 Limited Sazabys / HEY-SMITH / THE BAWDIES / Meiyo Densetsu (Honorary Legend) / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / luv / and more / [8/29] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / kurayamisaka / STUTS / sumika / Daichi Yamamoto / Tele / Trooper Salute / Hitsujibungaku / Frederic / MAN WITH A MISSION / Remioromen / Rol3ert / WANIMA / and more / [8/30] Aina the End / Aooo / CreepHyp / Sambomaster / This is LAST / 10-FEET / TRACK15 / Vaundy / My Hair is Bad / Macaroni Empitsu / MON7A / Rekishi VS Osharekishi / Retororiron / and more |
| Website | http://www.sweetloveshower.com |
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