Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
It’s summer.
Festival season is upon us.
There are so many festivals that it’s hard to decide which one to go to, right?
For those feeling that way, we’ve put together a roundup of summer music festival schedules here.
Let’s enjoy this summer’s festivals even more.
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July
Talking Rock! FES. YokohamaKanagawa Prefecture, Sat 7/11–Sun 7/12
| Schedule | Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Arena / Shin-Yokohama NEW SIDE BEACH!! |
| Website | https://talkingrockfes.com/ |
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EIGHT JAM FESSat 7/11–Sun 7/12, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| place | Noevir Stadium Kobe, 1-2-2 Misaki-cho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/eight-jam-fes/ |
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NISEKO JAZZ FESTIVALHokkaido, Fri 7/17–Sun 7/19
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 17–Sun, Jul 19, 2026 |
| place | Courtyard, SETSU NISEKO, 6-9, 1 Jo 2 Chome, Niseko Hirafu, Kutchan Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://nisekojazzfes.com |
Retra! Suito FestivalTokushima Prefecture, Fri 7/17–Sun 7/19
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 17–Sun, Jul 19, 2026 |
| place | Aibahama Park, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://suitosai-tokushima.com/ |
JOIN ALIVEHokkaido, Sat 7/18–Sun 7/19
A rock festival held at Iwamizawa Park, which also features an amusement park. Admission is free for junior high school students and younger, making it a great choice for families with children!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Iwamizawa Park, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido |
| Appearance | [7/18] BUMP OF CHICKEN / and more / [7/19] Sakanaction / and more |
| Website | https://joinalive.jp/ |
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KESEN ROCK FESTIVALSat 7/18 – Sun 7/19, Iwate Prefecture
A rock festival brimming with DIY spirit! It’s a rock fest that represents the Tohoku region.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Yumeumi Park, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | http://kesenrockfes.com |
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Shinshu Iiyama Nona FestivalSaturday, 7/18, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, July 18, 2026 |
| place | Natura Cultural Exchange Center, Large Hall, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.nonareeves.com/ |
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