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 Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
- July Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for August [2026]
- April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- [Held in 2026] Recommended music festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you’ll want to attend at least once
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- Summer Music Festival Held in Western Japan [2026]
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- Summer Music Festival Held in Eastern Japan [2026]
August
MADARAO JAZZAug 29 (Sat)–30 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture
A jazz festival held at Madarao Kogen. The ski resort in summer is surrounded by greenery and feels wonderful!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 |
| place | Madarao Kogen, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.madaraojazz.com/ |
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RUSH BALLAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
It’s a summer tradition in Osaka’s rock scene that has been held since 1999. A wide range of artists perform, from festival regulars to up-and-coming acts.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.rushball.com/ |
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NanoboroAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun) Kyoto Prefecture
A signature circuit-style event held across Kyoto City. Experience the unique worlds of local bands at venues of all sizes!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Live House nano / □□□'s place (home) / Cafe MADORAGU (Kissa Madoragu) |
| Appearance | [8/30] Freejean / Yajima X KYOTO / TV Continent Ondo / Pontsuku Pi-ya / BLONDnewHALF / ULTRA CUB / Akane Streaking Crowd / THE HAMIDA SHE’S / Korobuchika / Jose / Yosakoi Man / Became an Elephant Trainer. / Tokimeki Pomeranian (Acoustic Edition) / Haruno Hidaka / Umigumi Futari / Shio / Zurumuke Naoki / Jun Sato / [8/31] the engy / Yūtai Communications / in the blue shirt / Gorilla Festivalers / AiR NiKAr / Sunao / Anaguma / POOLS / Monomi twins / Ichiyanagi / Ofuro to Gaitō (Bath and Streetlight) / Moratorium / Furinotori / Towa Mafune / Yazawa Woodstock / Kai Nemoto (toronto) / Bonjō Yamashita / Above oak fields |
| Website | https://borofesta.jp |
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