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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

WILD BUNCH FEST.Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Yamaguchi Prefecture

WILD BUNCH FEST. began in 2013 as the successor to SET STOCK, a music festival held in Hiroshima for ten years starting in 1999. One especially striking feature of WILD BUNCH is the small stage called “On the Sea,” which floats on the water in a small cove-like area within the venue and is used only for the closing act. Since it’s the closing act, the surroundings are fully dark by then, making the live performance on the tiny stage floating on the sea a must-see. Also, last year a campsite was set up inside the venue, allowing attendees to stay overnight from day one to day two, which is another highlight.

ScheduleFri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026
placeYamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park
Websitehttps://www.wildbunchfest.jp/
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SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture

SWEET LOVE SHOWER is an outdoor festival organized by SPACE SHOWER TV. These days it’s held at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. With its location offering views of Mount Fuji and a lineup packed with popular artists, it’s an extremely popular event.

ScheduleFri, Aug 28–Sun, Aug 30, 2026
placeYamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara
Websitehttp://www.sweetloveshower.com
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@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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RUSH BALLAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

RUSH BALL is a summer tradition of Osaka’s rock scene that has been held since 1999. The venue, Izumiotsu Phoenix, faces the sea, where you can feel the ocean breeze, and its sprawling lawns make for an incredibly comfortable festival experience. The lineup never disappoints—expect everything from staple festival veterans to promising young newcomers!

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
placeIzumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.rushball.com/
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