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.

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.

Past events

Happy New Year! Idol First Dream LiveFri 1/2 – Sat 1/3, Tokyo

atjam.jp

Schedule	Fri–Sat, Jan 2–3, 2026
place	Tokyo, Koto City, Zepp DiverCity / DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Festival Square
Website	https://atjam.jp/

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New Year Rock FestivalWed, 12/31 Tokyo, Japan

newyearrockfestival.com

The New Year Rock Festival, a historic New Year’s Eve rock fest that began in 1973, has long been popular. With the slogan “Kōhaku isn’t the only show in town,” it has been cherished as a coveted event for rock bands. After organizer Yuya Uchida passed away, HIRØ from Kaiki Gesshoku took over as producer and the festival will be newly held. And in 2020, it will take the form of its first-ever audience-free, live-streamed New Year’s Eve concert—an unprecedented format that’s shaping up to be an event no one could have predicted.

Schedule	Wednesday, December 31, 2025
place	Shibuya Stream Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo
Website	https://newyearrockfestival.com/

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ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVETue 12/30–Wed 12/31, Tokyo Metropolis

avex.jp

This is our 17th New Year’s Eve concert at Yoyogi Gymnasium, a tradition we’ve kept since 2000. Among fans, Yoyogi is called a “sacred place” and “home,” but it seems it will be unavailable for a while due to renovation work starting in 2017. This time, it looks like the performance will mark an important milestone at this special venue.

Schedule	Tue, Dec 30–Wed, Dec 31, 2025
place	First Gymnasium, Yoyogi National Stadium, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://avex.jp/ayu/news/detail.php?id=1128585
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