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Music festival held during the summer vacation [2026]

Have you decided how you’re going to have fun during summer vacation?

If you love music, you’ll want to go to a festival at least once.

Here, we’ve put together an overview of music festivals held during the summer vacation season.

Whether you choose a nearby event or travel a bit farther, make your summer vacation even more enjoyable.

August

Hokkaido JAZZ in Otaru JAZZHokkaido, Sat 8/8 – Tue 8/11

otaru.gr.jp

ScheduleSat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026
placeOtaru Canal Asakusabashi Special Stage, 5 Minatomachi, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Websitehttps://otaru.gr.jp/event/jazz-in-jazz-2026

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

ScheduleSat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026
placeHitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Appearance[8/8] Nanase Aikawa / Huwie Ishizaki / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / AKB48 / Kishidan / Kyary Pamyu Pamyu / Klang Ruler / Golden Bomber / Shinako / SWEET STEADY / Chonōryoku Senshi Dorian (Supernatural Power Warrior Dorian) / Novelbright / FRUITS ZIPPER / and more / [8/9] Haruna Aoki / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / Takane no Nadeshiko / Ai Tomioka / NiziU / Phantom Theta / BABYMETAL / Polkadot Stingray / MyGO!!!!! / MORE STAR / Liella! / RAISE A SUILEN / and more / [8/10] Aile The Shota / ANGERME / Iginari Tohoku-san / Masayoshi Oishi / Kaori Kishitani / CLAN QUEEN / Chevon / Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku / Airi Suzuki / Chogakusei / Tsubaki Factory / TOOBOE / NELKE / NOMELON NOLEMON / FLOW / muque / Mega Shinnosuke / “Yuika” / and more / [8/11] ALI / Maki Ooguro / GADORO / THE BACK HORN / Wednesday Campanella / t-Ace / Dragon Ash / Noshishi / Novel Core / Harami-chan / Broken my toybox / MAN WITH A MISSION / MONKEY MAJIK / yama / Retroliron / and more
Websitehttps://luckyfes.com/
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Talking Rock! FES. KobeHyogo Prefecture, Sat. 8/8 – Sun. 8/9

The 2026 edition of Talking Rock! FES., organized by the music magazine Talking Rock!, will, for the first time, be held in both eastern and western Japan to commemorate the magazine’s 30th anniversary. The Kobe edition will take place on a single stage at Kobe World Kinen Hall in Chuo Ward, Kobe. A lineup of familiar Japanese rock acts from the magazine’s pages—such as go!go!vanillas, Harukamirai, and KANA-BOON—will appear. The Kobe edition will be held over two days, August 8 and 9, 2026.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Aug 8–9, 2026
placeKobe World Memorial Hall, 6-12-2 Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Appearance
[8/8] go!go!vanillas / Harukamirai / Hump Back / FOMARE [8/9] KANA-BOON / Frederic / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan
Websitehttps://talkingrockfes.com/2026/
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Exciting Summer in WAJIKIThursday, August 13, Tokushima Prefecture

es-wajiki.com

It’s Ekisama, the free outdoor music festival EXCITING SUMMER in WAJIKI held in Naka Town, Tokushima Prefecture.

ScheduleThursday, August 13, 2026
placeOtsuka Pharmaceutical Tokushima Wajiki Factory, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture
Websitehttp://es-wajiki.com
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido

An all-night outdoor rock festival! You can have the rare experience of enjoying live performances as the sun rises.

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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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
placeChiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe
Appearance[8/14] The Strokes / BUMP OF CHICKEN / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / AiNA THE END / Audrey Nuna / BABYMONSTER / Cardinals / Chappell Roan / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Empitsu / PiXXiE / Wisp / Zebrahead / QUEEN BEE / [8/15] Ado / David Byrne / Alex Warren / BE:FIRST / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / DESTIN CONRAD / Elmiine / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Midnight Til Morning / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / SB19 / Viagra Boys / Carin León (BEACH STAGE Curator) / Latin Mafia / Paloma Mami / [8/16] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Suchmos / Ave Mujica / BAND-MAID / Boy Soda / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Siiiku / South Arcade / The Warning / and more
Websitehttp://www.summersonic.com
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
placeExpo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Appearance[8/14] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Ave Mujica / Boy Soda / Carin León / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Ciqu / South Arcade / The Warning / [8/15] The Strokes / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / Ainā The End / Audrey Nuna / Cardinals / Chloé Kisha / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Enpitsu / Wisp / Zebrahead / [8/16] Ado / David Byrne / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / Alex Warren / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / Destin Conrad / Elmeen / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / Viagra Boys / and more
Websitehttp://www.summersonic.com
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