Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

The 2026 edition of Talking Rock! FES., organized by the music magazine Talking Rock!, will, for the first time, be held in both eastern and western Japan to commemorate the magazine’s 30th anniversary. The Kobe edition will take place on a single stage at Kobe World Kinen Hall in Chuo Ward, Kobe. A lineup of familiar Japanese rock acts from the magazine’s pages—such as go!go!vanillas, Harukamirai, and KANA-BOON—will appear. The Kobe edition will be held over two days, August 8 and 9, 2026.

“THE ROOTS 2026” is an outdoor festival celebrating the 10th anniversary of the apparel brand GARIN PEIRO. Set against the great outdoors of Tazawako Ski Resort in Akita Prefecture, it champions “MUSIC,” “CULTURE,” and “COMMUNITY,” delivering two days where music, fashion, and local culture intersect. In addition to performances by top artists, the festival features interactive areas and food options for families to enjoy, with free admission for students through junior high school. Scheduled for August 2026.