Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
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.
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Past events
Happy New Year! Idol First Dream LiveFri 1/2 – Sat 1/3, Tokyo
| Schedule | Fri–Sat, Jan 2–3, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Koto City, Zepp DiverCity / DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Festival Square |
| Website | https://atjam.jp/ |
New Year Rock FestivalWed, 12/31 Tokyo, Japan
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/ |
ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVETue 12/30–Wed 12/31, Tokyo Metropolis
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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JAPAN CUMBIA FESTIVALSun, 12/14, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| place | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, MARZ |
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MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL in JAPANSat 12/13–Sun 12/14, Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Dec 13–14, 2025 |
| place | National Stadium, Shinjuku City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.music-bank.jp/ |
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NEW REALM FESTSat, 12/13, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, December 13, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, Spotify O-nest |
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STARZSat, 12/13, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, December 13, 2025 |
| place | Chofu City, Tokyo Metropolis, Keio Arena TOKYO |
| Website | https://rapstar-abema.com |
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