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

Exciting Summer in WAJIKIThursday, August 13, Tokushima Prefecture

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Schedule	Thursday, August 13, 2026
place	Otsuka Pharmaceutical Tokushima Wajiki Factory, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture
Website	http://es-wajiki.com
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido

Schedule	Friday, August 14, 2026
place	Hokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port
Website	http://rsr.wess.co.jp
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Kuroishi Yosare Rock FestFri, 8/14 Aomori Prefecture

Kuroishi Yosare Rock Fes is a rock festival held by the Kuroishi Yosare Executive Committee, for which the Kuroishi Tourism Association serves as the secretariat, as a related event to Kuroishi Yosare, a traditional event in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture. The venue is the plaza in front of the station within walking distance from Konan Railway Kuroishi Station, and the festival is positioned alongside programs centered on Bon Odori, such as nagashi-odori (processional dance), kumi-odori (group dance), and mawari-odori (round dance). In 2026, it will be held on Friday, August 14, from 11:00 to 17:30.

Schedule	Friday, August 14, 2026
place	Aomori Prefecture, Kuroishi City, Midorimachi 2-190, Kuroishi Station Front Multipurpose Plaza
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
place	Chiba 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
Website	http://www.summersonic.com
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
place	Expo ’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
Website	http://www.summersonic.com
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Joyo Jazz FestivalFri 8/14 – Sat 8/15, Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Friday–Saturday, Aug 14–15, 2026
place	Kyoto Prefecture, Joyo City, Kannon-dō, Bunka Park Joyo

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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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