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

Fussa Kanizaka Rock FestivalMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

An admission-free outdoor festival in Kanizaka Park, Fussa, Tokyo, that has continued since the 1970s, championing freedom and a DIY spirit. In the open space along the Tama River, a diverse lineup of performers gathers—from local bands to various acts—alongside a handmade-feel array of distinctive food vendors and general-goods stalls. Within the venue, a unique local currency called “Kani Tickets” is used, bringing the community and music together. In response to recent extreme heat, the 2026 edition will move from its traditional August schedule to a May event.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	Kanisaka Park, 1185-15 Fussa, Fussa City, Tokyo
Appearance	[5/23] [MAIN STAGE] straights / LED / Shorty & BrotherStone / SHIGAISEN / UMURA / LAYD☆BACK☆YARD / Canary Time Bomb / TV HEAD / Lord Kinks [DJ & Unplugged] Noriharu Saeki / Hio / siva-T / Lohra Wydna / DAICHI / Hirokick / Kaname [5/24] [MAIN STAGE] Sora & Friends / cocoon / exs / Akio Ishii / CRAWLER / Koichi Kitazawa’s / Bonno Atama RS / Ben’s Pop Club / Shokonsha Chimei / Iwanorizu / SMOKER’S [DJ & Unplugged] Ryusuke Sato / Atsushi K / Nao.OBA / DAICHI / siva-T / Sammo Hung Kimpo / Hirokick
Website	https://www.kanizaka.com/
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LAOS FESTIVALMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

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Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://laos-festival.jp/
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TOKYO Handcrafted Guitar Festival SUPER ACOUSTIC LIVEMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	Sunrise Hall, 8th Floor, Sumida Industry Hall, Sumida Ward, Tokyo / Sunrise Hall (8th Floor), Sumida Industry Hall, 9th Floor
Website	https://handcraftguitar.jp/visitor/salive.php
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Otsuka Music Festival Hall ConcertMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.ompass.info

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	Minami-Otsuka Hall, Toshima City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.ompass.info/wp/
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NikuonMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	Kinshi Park, Sumida City, Tokyo
Website	https://nikuon.com/about/
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Shimokitazawa SOUND CRUISINGSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Saturday, May 23, 2026
place	Setagaya City, Tokyo / Shimokitazawa Shangri-La / Shimokitazawa CLUB251 / Shimokitazawa 440 / Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR / Shimokitazawa THREE / Shimokitazawa SHELTER / Shimokitazawa LIVEHOLIC / Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar / SPREAD / Shimokitazawa MOSAiC / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / Shimokitazawa Chikamichi / mona records / Shimokitazawa ERA / Shimokita Railway Street Vacant Lot
Appearance	Yukkyun / DENIMS / Television Continent Ondo / Adult family / DALLJUB STEP CLUB / Hammer Head Shark / Riot Club / Farewell Empire / and more
Website	http://soundcruising.jp
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