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

The music festival organized by the nationwide fashion brand “niko and …” will take place in Tokyo. Held over two days at Shinagawa Season Terrace, the event features artists whose styles align well with the brand’s calm aesthetic. Centered on the nine themes it advocates—uni9ue sences (clothing, food, housing, play, knowledge, wellness, music, travel, and TOKYO)—the festival offers not only music but also a wide range of hands-on activities and workshops for participants.

How about going on a dream trip where you sail on a luxury cruise ship and enjoy club events every night? Reggae musicians active overseas and popular domestic DJ artists will all gather on board. Music brings people together beyond nationality and gender, doesn’t it? The time you share on a cruise with people who have the same interests will surely become a special memory. From fine dining restaurants and a casino to a pool, gym, and even a kids’ playroom, the activities are abundant. It’s the ultimate treat for yourself.

Calling himself a “walking melanin pigment,” Shigeru Matsuzaki has finally named the event he organizes “Kuro-Fes” (Black Fest). Not only bands, enka singers, and idols he’s close with, but even impressionists are on the lineup. There’s no festival other than Kuro-Fes that people of all ages can enjoy! If you like even one of the artists, you can’t miss such a star-studded lineup!

Slow LIVE is an open-air festival held at Ikegami Honmon-ji, a temple in Tokyo with over 700 years of history. Embracing the principles of Slow Food in music as well, the event is guided by the concept of “let’s enjoy music slowly.” On the day, there is a single-stage setup with seating, and more changeover time than at typical festivals, so you can take your time not only with the live performances but also with food and more.