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
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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EARTH CELEBRATIONAug 21 (Fri) – 23 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Ogi, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.earthcelebration.jp/ |
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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
Honmachi Downtown FestivalSun 5/3 – Sun 10/11, Yamanashi Prefecture
Honmachi Machinaka Fest 2026 is a music and performing arts event hosted by the Honmachi Machinaka Fest Executive Committee at Chuo Machikado Park in Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. With support from the Fuji Five Lakes Acoustic Guitar Club, a wide variety of performances and dances will be showcased, including guitar-and-vocal sets, Japanese taiko drumming, Edo-gei Kappore, Yosakoi, and community sing-alongs. Embracing the warm, friendly spirit of Shimoyoshida, the festival will be held multiple times from May to October 2026.
| Schedule | Sun, May 3, 2026 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026 |
| place | Chuo Machikado Park, 2-67-2 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | https://fujiyoshida.net/event/680 |
BONJOVI Bon OdoriSaturday, 6/6, Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| place | Tsuru University Parking Lot, 3-8-1 Tahara, Tsuru-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Appearance | DOZAN11 aka Michi Michizō Miki / CHEHON / EXPRESS / SOY from HUMANCRUSH / JUN from BANTY FOOT / MjakiTheClan / Ragga8 / ANNA / DJ MIYUKI / DJ RINKA / SASSYS BASE / DJ CKS / WATTZ / Generation5 / Fuji Gakuen Junior and Senior High School Jazz Band Club Moon Inlet Sounds Orchestra / SuperSquad / KUSURI / avex dance master |
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GIANT LOOP FES.Saturday, 6/20, Yamanashi Prefecture
GIANT LOOP FES 2024 【After Movie】
| Schedule | Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
| place | Special Stage at the Free Plaza in Maizuru Castle Park, 1-5-4 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Appearance | THE NOEAR / atata / dustbox / G-FREAK FACTORY / Hawaiian6 / locofrank / OVERARM THROW / SHADOWS / STANDBACK / STOMPIN’BIRD |
| Website | https://giantloopfes.net/ |
YumemuraYamanashi Prefecture, Sat 7/18–Mon 7/20
| Schedule | Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026 |
| place | Villetto Hakushu, 2124 Hirakubo, Kamikyoraishi, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | http://yumemura.yuzu.bz/ |