[2026] Latest Music Festival Info in the Tokai Region | Complete Guide to Popular Events

It’s one of the largest hip-hop events in Japan. Since 2023, it has been revamped from NAMIMONOGATARI and held as ASIAN HIPHOP CONNECTION. The star-studded lineup every year is a major draw, captivating countless heads. Another highlight is the abundance of programs designed for children to participate in.

Freedom once overcame a crisis of cancellation through crowdfunding. It’s a “thank-you” festival for music fans, with a strong commitment to keeping admission free. On the day, live performances will take place one after another across multiple stages. Odaka Ryokuchi, the venue, is a pleasant spot with plenty of trees and lawns, and it’s also close to the station—access is excellent.

The concept of Mori, Michi, Ichiba is “space.” It is said to express both atmosphere and maai (sense of timing and distance). The event values the unique atmosphere and maai of people, nature, food, works, and music alike. Why not join to rediscover the appeal of not only music but also various creations and many other things?

SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.

This event is organized by GO OUT, a magazine that proposes fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle, and in addition to live music, it features a variety of activities and workshops. Outdoor brand shops have booths, camping is available, and overall it’s truly an event specialized in the outdoors. Since participants can enjoy it in their own way, why not come and experience it freely?