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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

CHIMERA GAMES TokyoSat 5/16 – Sun 5/17, Tokyo

Schedule	Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Koto City, Aomi Temporary Parking Lot, NOP Section
Website	https://games.chimera-union.com/
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Musashino Music FestivalSaturday, May 16, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Saturday, May 16, 2026
place	Kichijoji Planet K / WARP / Black & Blue / Silver Elephant / Daydream / Kichijoji Studio ORES, Musashino City, Tokyo
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Ikebukuro Jazz FestivalSat 5/16 – Sun 5/17, Tokyo

Schedule	Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026
place	Tokyo, Toshima City, GLOBAL RING THEATRE / Ikebukuro West Exit Station Front Plaza / Tobu Department Store 8th Floor Rooftop Sky Deck Plaza / Metropolitan Plaza Building 1st Floor Public Passage / In Front of Hotel hisoca / Moto-Ikebukuro Historic Site Park
Website	http://www.ikebukurojazz.com
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TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVALSat 5/16 – Sun 5/17, Tokyo

Schedule	Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026
place	Uminomori Park, Koto City, Tokyo
Appearance	[5/16] [Alexandros] / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / KANA-BOON / Kishidan / Kyuso Nekokami / Koresawa / Saba Sister / 35.7 / SHISHAMO / Juice Gokugoku Club / Su-xing-cyu / Chonoryoku Senshi Dorian / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / NELKE / Haku. / Backdrop Cinderella / Harukamirai / Humbreaders / HEY-SMITH / MAYSON’s PARTY / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / yutori / Rasonble / [5/17] indigo la End / UVERworld / Tatsuya Kitani / CLAN QUEEN / Klang Ruler / go!go!vanillas / sanetii / Chevon / Singer’s High / Dannie May / Chilli Beans. / NEE / NEWS / Novelbright / Novel Core / Hitsujibungaku / Frederic / muque / Murasaki Ima / Yuuri / Lavt / Lucky Kilimanjaro / Retroliron
Website	http://metrock.jp/
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TENNOZ CANAL FESMay 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun), Tokyo

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Tennozu Canal Fes is a free-admission community event held in Tennozu Isle, a waterside neighborhood known for art. Organized by the Tennozu Canal Side Activation Association, it lets visitors enjoy music, film, art, and food all at once along the canal. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will take place from May 22 to 24, featuring a wide range of programs centered on “DO THE NORTH!”, a collaboration with Hokkaido culture, including live performances on boats, a waterside film festival, and a gourmet market.

TENNOZ CANAL FES 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER

TENNOZ CANAL FES

Schedule	Fri, May 22–Sun, May 24, 2026
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Shinagawa-ku, Higashi-Shinagawa, the Tennozu Isle area (T-LOTUS M / Boardwalk / Isle Shinagawa / Sea Fort Square / Bond Street)
Appearance	【5/24】jizue / Offo tokyo / Wednesday Wonderland.
Website	https://tennozcanalfes.com/
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STAR ISLANDSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis

STAR ISLAND is a next-generation fireworks entertainment project launched by Avex in 2017 to pass on Japan’s traditional fireworks culture to future generations. It has staged performances around the world, including in Singapore and Saudi Arabia, drawing a cumulative audience of over 15 million people. At the Odaiba Seaside Park venue, 12,000 fireworks, 800 drones, lasers, and a live ensemble are synchronized to a 90-minute script, transforming Tokyo Bay into a massive stage. Scheduled for May 2026.

STAR ISLAND 2026

Schedule	Saturday, May 23, 2026
place	Odaiba Seaside Park, 1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo
Website	https://star-island.jp/
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Izu Ōshima Music FestivalSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis

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Izu Ōshima Music Festival

Schedule	Saturday, May 23, 2026
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Oshima Town, Former Nomashi Elementary School Gymnasium
Appearance	Two local bands / Oshima Mikazuchi Taiko Preservation Society / Oshima Hawaiian Hula Team
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