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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Iwate Prefecture
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.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Yumeumi Park, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | http://kesenrockfes.com |
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Miyagi Prefecture
Special Music FestivalSunday, 6/7, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Civic Square / Kotodai Park / Motokajicho Park / Nishikicho Park / Sendai Mediatheque 1F Open Square |
| Website | https://r.goope.jp/totteoki/ |
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NEUTRAL ARENASat, 7/4, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| place | Xebio Arena Sendai, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://neutral-arena.com |
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Akita Prefecture
Honjo Folk ChamporyAkita Prefecture, Sat 6/6–Sun 6/7
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Akita Prefecture, Yurihonjo City, Second City Hall |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/view/champoree/ |
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OGA NAMAHAGE ROCK FESTIVALFri 7/24–Sun 7/26, Akita Prefecture
The Oga Namahage Rock Festival held in Akita Prefecture was launched to revitalize the region by drawing many visitors to Oga, increasing Oga’s name recognition, and fostering local pride. Artists from a wide range of genres—such as mixture, hardcore, and reggae—come together to create two exhilarating days.
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Special stage in Funakawa Port, Oga City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.onrf.jp |
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Yamagata Prefecture
Ootori Music FestivalSaturday, 6/20, Yamagata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
| place | Otorishizen-no-Ie Ground, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Website | https://ootori-musicfestival.mystrikingly.com/ |
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Toyama Prefecture
Mira Park ConcertSunday, 6/14, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| place | Mirage Land, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://uozupark.com/ongakusai2026/ |