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.

Tokyo Metropolis

BONIN ISLNAD JAZZFri 11/13 – Wed 11/18, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	November 13 (Fri)–18 (Wed), 2026
place	Ogasayama Park Festival Plaza, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo
Website	https://www.boninislandjazz.com/
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TRUE NORTH FESTIVALSunday, 11/22, Tokyo Metropolis

TRUE NORTH FESTIVAL, hosted by Tokyo hardcore band Crystal Lake, who tour the world. Bands connected to Crystal Lake will gather at Shin-Kiba Studio Coast. The lineup is packed with acts only they could bring together: up-and-coming bands who won the audition, energetic domestic bands, hardcore bands that have shaped the scene since Crystal Lake’s early days, and top-tier metal bands from overseas.

Schedule	Sunday, November 22, 2026
place	STUDIO COAST, Koto City, Tokyo
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Past events

AGESTOCKSunday, March 15, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Sunday, March 15, 2026
place	National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://2026.agestock.jp/
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Green Ireland FestivalTokyo, Saturday 3/14–Sunday 3/15

Schedule	Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Mar 15, 2026
place	Yoyogi Park B Area Event Venue, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://greenirelandfes.com/
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Unlimited Viewing TokyoSaturday, March 14, Tokyo

The popular circuit festival Mihatodai, held in Osaka’s Minami district, will be taking place in Tokyo again this year. Each year it features a large number of performers, and with nine venues on the schedule, this famous Kansai circuit event is finally becoming firmly established in the Kanto region as well.

Schedule	Saturday, March 14, 2026
place	Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward, Shinjuku BLAZE / Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku LOFT bar / SHINJUKU HOLIDAY / Shinjuku ACB HALL / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku Live House Marble / Shinjuku Motion / Shinjuku SAMURAI / club SCIENCE / Shinjuku FATE / Shinjuku HEIST
Website	http://mihoudai.tokyo
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