Winter Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
Have you ever been to a winter music festival?
Festivals are often associated with summer, but there are plenty of exciting ones held in winter too.
Here’s a roundup of winter festivals in eastern Japan that you won’t want to miss—even in the colder months.
- Miyagi Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- [2026] December Music Festivals: Winter Fests and New Year’s Countdown Live Roundup
- List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2026]
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- January Music Festivals [2026]: Winter Fests, Outdoor Live Shows, and a Roundup of New Year Music Events
- Music festivals in eastern Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- Tochigi Fest Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Roundup
- Iwate Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Summer Music Festival Held in Eastern Japan [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026]
- Fukushima Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Kanto Winter Festival Information [2026]: Must-See Events for Music Lovers
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/ |
Ichariba Festival Countdown Fest in AtsugiWed, 12/31 Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Atsugi City, Rembrandt Hotel Atsugi |
New Year Rock FestivalWed, 12/31 Tokyo, Japan
| Schedule | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| place | Shibuya Stream Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo |
| Appearance | Sheep of the Gulf / KYONOBAND / RIZE / J-REXXX / Mountainman / Ryofu Karma / Zeebra |
| Website | https://newyearrockfestival.com/ |
Momoiro Uta GassenWed, 12/31 Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| place | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVETue 12/30–Wed 12/31, Tokyo Metropolis
| 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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Kijimadaira SNOW LOVERSSat, 12/27 Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 27, 2025 |
| place | Nagano Prefecture, Shimotakai District, Snow Resort, “God of Romance” Ski Slope |
| Website | https://kijimadaira-ski.com/information/183 |
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COUNTDOWN JAPANSat 12/27 – Wed 12/31, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Dec 27–Wed, Dec 31, 2025 |
| place | Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://countdownjapan.jp |
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