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.

Past events

http://www.earth-garden.jp

Schedule	Sun–Mon, Jan 18–19, 2026
place	Zelkova-lined avenue at Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.earth-garden.jp/event/eg-2024-winter/
SNS

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
place	Saitama Prefecture, Ageo City, Atago 3-7-1, Ario Ageo, Outdoor Event Plaza

http://www.ongakunomachi.jp

Schedule	Saturday, January 17, 2026
place	Kawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/
SNS

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
place	Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	https://sonic.gmo/
SNS

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
place	Tokyo Big Sight, Koto City, Tokyo Metropolis
Website	https://hmj-fes.jp
SNS

Schedule	Saturday, January 17, 2026
place	Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Website	https://sarufes.com/sarufes24
SNS

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, January 10–11, 2026
place	12851 Chikuni-otsu, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Alps Hotel and others (multiple venues)