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Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music festivals taking place in Tokyo.

As Japan’s central hub, Tokyo hosts an incredible variety of music events of all sizes and genres throughout the year.

In addition to major festivals that draw popular artists from Japan and abroad, there are also plenty of smaller, handmade events that radiate a warm, personal touch.

The musical spectrum is just as diverse—rock, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, anime songs, and even club music.

You’re sure to find an event that makes you think, “I want to go!” so use this article to discover the ones that really speak to you.

Tokyo Metropolis

MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN in KichijojiSaturday, 6/27, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Saturday, June 27, 2026
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Musashino City: CLUB SEATA / ROCK JOINT GB / WARP / SHUFFLE / SILVER ELEPHANT / eos BASEMENT / STAR PINE’S CAFE / Daydream / Planet K / BLACK AND BLUE
Website	http://miminoko69.com/
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Taro Hakase Music FestivalSaturday, 6/27, Tokyo Metropolis

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Schedule	Saturday, June 27, 2026
place	Meiji Jingu Gaien Softball Stadium, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://hakasetaroongakusai.com/
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World DJ Festival JapanTokyo, July 4 (Sat) to 5 (Sun)

World DJ Festival Japan is a major EDM festival with one of the strongest track records in East Asia, making its Japanese debut in 2025. In 2026, it will take place at the Sea Forest Waterway in Koto City, Tokyo—an open-air venue surrounded by the ocean—bringing together a lineup of world-class DJs and producers. The concept is “Universe & Fantasy.” Harnessing cutting-edge technologies in sound, lighting, visuals, and lasers, the festival will create an immersive space where the cosmos and fantasy converge.

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World DJ Festival Japan

Schedule	Sat–Sun, July 4–5, 2026
place	Sea Forest Waterway, 3-6-44 Umi-no-Mori, Koto City, Tokyo
Appearance	【7/4】【WORLD STAGE】LIKE MIKE【7/5】【WORLD STAGE】MARTIN GARRIX / ALOK
Website	https://worlddjfestival-jp.com/
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GMO Shibuya Entertainment FestivalTokyo, Saturday 7/11–Sunday 7/12

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GMO Shibuya Entertainment Festival

Schedule	Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
place	Around Shibuya Station, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (multiple live music venues, complex facilities, and a park)
Appearance	[7/11] Nakagawake / Untouchable / OgiYahagi / Tokyo 03 / Knights / Ungirls / NON STYLE / Arco & Peace / Haraichi / Machines / Pekopa / The Mummy / Hicorohi / Igo-Shogi / Kagaya / Tomoda Ore [7/12] Hollywood Zakoshisho / Speedwagon / Nagano / Nasunakanishi / Locci / Time Machine No. 3 / Harisenbon / Mitorizu / New York / Sanshiro / Shinku Jessica / Mamatart / Westland / Rangatai / Hanako / Mog Rider
Website	https://www.jame.or.jp/gmo_shibuya_entertainment_fes/
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TOKYO IDOL FESTIVALFri 7/31–Sun 8/2, Tokyo

Schedule	Fri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Koto City, Odaiba/Aomi surrounding area
Website	http://www.idolfes.com
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ULTRA JAPANTokyo, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20

Schedule	Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026
place	Odaiba Ultra Park, Minato City, Tokyo
Website	http://ultrajapan.jp
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Nerima Jazz FestivalMon 9/21 – Tue 9/22, Tokyo

The Nerima Jazz Festival, launched in 2012 with the aim of revitalizing the town through music from the street corner, has continued for 15 years despite three cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year marks its 12th edition. The venue is the Lawn Plaza in Tokyo Metropolitan Hikarigaoka Park in Nerima Ward, and admission is free. Food trucks, dining areas, and merchandise tents will line the grounds, and about 40 bands will perform across the First and Second Stages over two days. It’s an outdoor jazz festival that can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to adults. Scheduled for September 2026.

Schedule	Monday, September 21, 2026 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026
place	Hikarigaoka Park Lawn Square, 4-1-1 Hikarigaoka, Nerima City, Tokyo
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