Music festival held during the summer vacation [2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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

SAVE The TSUYAMA STREETSaturday, 8/15, Okayama Prefecture

“SAVE The TSUYAMA STREET” is a free-admission charity event held annually at the Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture. Set on a grassy hill overlooking the city, it features live performances by local artists centered on hip-hop and reggae, dance team showcases, and food stalls, creating a community-focused day where people of all ages can gather with ease. It is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026.

Schedule	Saturday, August 15, 2026
place	Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage, 512 Ota, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture

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

A successor event to the rock festival SET STOCK that was held in Hiroshima. Its lineup—quintessential summer festival!!—is especially appealing.

Schedule	Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026
place	Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park
Website	https://www.wildbunchfest.jp/
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SansuijinShiga Prefecture, Sat 8/22–Sun 8/30

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Schedule	Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026
place	Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Kutsuki Ikusugi, Sansuito Ecovillage
Website	https://yamauto.net/
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MONSTER baSHKagawa Prefecture, Sat 8/22 – Sun 8/23

A rock festival that represents Shikoku. Affectionately known as “Monbas,” it’s characterized by two side-by-side main stages where performances alternate.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
place	Kagawa Prefecture, Mannō Town, Nakatado District, Yoshino 4243-12, Sanuki Mannō National Park
Website	http://www.monsterbash.jp
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SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture

A large outdoor rock festival held at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The live acts on the stage set against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji are a must-see.

Schedule	Fri, Aug 28–Sun, Aug 30, 2026
place	Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara
Appearance	[8/28] Aimyon / OddRe: / CLAN QUEEN / Creepy Nuts / Kroi / Chevon / Harukamirai / 04 Limited Sazabys / HEY-SMITH / THE BAWDIES / Meiyo Densetsu (Honorary Legend) / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / luv / and more / [8/29] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / kurayamisaka / STUTS / sumika / Daichi Yamamoto / Tele / Trooper Salute / Hitsujibungaku / Frederic / MAN WITH A MISSION / Remioromen / Rol3ert / WANIMA / and more / [8/30] Aina the End / Aooo / CreepHyp / Sambomaster / This is LAST / 10-FEET / TRACK15 / Vaundy / My Hair is Bad / Macaroni Empitsu / MON7A / Rekishi VS Osharekishi / Retororiron / and more
Website	http://www.sweetloveshower.com
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Yui Fest Music & CampSaturday, 8/29, Hokkaido

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Schedule	Saturday, August 29, 2026
place	Wakkanai area, Hokkaido
Website	https://www.google.com/search?q=%E7%B5%90%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9+2026+Music+Camp+%E7%A8%9A%E5%86%85

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