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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.

Kanagawa Prefecture

@JAM EXPOAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture

@JAM EXPO, which began in 2014, is an event that has continued to be held even as the idol scene undergoes various changes. With the goal of widely introducing Japanese culture and further energizing the idol scene, it is carried out with passionate dedication. Aiming to be the best idol festival in Japan, it’s a must-see event for idol fans.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
placeYokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Ibaraki Prefecture

LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture

As a new festival organized by Ibaraki Broadcasting, the LuckyFM Green Festival has been held since 2022. Following the relocation of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, the event has adopted the motto “Don’t let the flame of Ibaraki’s festival culture go out,” and has been reimagined with a new concept as a celebration of music, food, and art at its venue, Hitachi Seaside Park. Featuring local ingredients and a wide range of art and music genres, it’s also recommended as a family-friendly event. It’s sure to become one of your favorite summer memories!

ScheduleSat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026
placeHitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Websitehttps://luckyfes.com/
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Gunma Prefecture

TAKASAKI CITY ROCK FES.Fri 6/26 – Sat 6/27, Gunma Prefecture

ScheduleFri–Sat, June 26–27, 2026
placeGunma Prefecture, Takasaki City, Takasaki Arts Theater / G Messe Gunma / Takasaki Arena / Around Takasaki Station
Websitehttps://takasakicity-rockfes.com/
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Hokkaido

RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido

Started in 1999 as Japan’s first full-fledged all-night outdoor rock festival, RSR is a large-scale open-air rock event that makes the most of Hokkaido’s vast landscape. A major feature is that you can pitch a tent and camp—chat with friends around your campsite, stay up all night catching live shows, or choose freely among the nearly simultaneous performances across multiple stages. How about crafting your own two days of freedom, in your own way?

ScheduleFriday, August 14, 2026
placeHokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port
Websitehttp://rsr.wess.co.jp
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Iwate Prefecture

CHAGU CHAGU ROCK FESTIVALSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Iwate Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026
placeTsugawa Mirai-kan Apio, Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.tvi.jp/chagurock/
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KESEN ROCK FESTIVALSat 7/18 – Sun 7/19, Iwate Prefecture

Held since 2009 under the name KESEN ROCK, this event wasn’t started by band members or event promoters, but by ordinary people. It’s described as an event “made entirely by hand without even knowing what a rock festival is,” making it a celebration of true DIY spirit.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026
placeYumeumi Park, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture
Websitehttp://kesenrockfes.com
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Miyagi Prefecture

NEUTRAL ARENASat, 7/4, Miyagi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, July 4, 2026
placeXebio Arena Sendai, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Websitehttps://neutral-arena.com
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