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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

earth garden “Winter”Sun 1/18 – Mon 1/19, Tokyo

ScheduleSun–Mon, Jan 18–19, 2026
placeZelkova-lined avenue at Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.earth-garden.jp/event/eg-2024-winter/
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Peaceful WorldSaitama Prefecture, Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18

ScheduleSat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
placeSaitama Prefecture, Ageo City, Atago 3-7-1, Ario Ageo, Outdoor Event Plaza

Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, January 17, 2026
placeKawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/
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GMO SONICJan 17 (Sat) – 18 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
placeMakuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Websitehttps://sonic.gmo/
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HandMade In Japan Fes’Sat 1/17 – Sun 1/18, Tokyo

ScheduleSat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
placeTokyo Big Sight, Koto City, Tokyo Metropolis
Websitehttps://hmj-fes.jp
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Kotobuki Shiriagari presents New Year! (Ltd.) Saru-Hage Rock FestivalSat, Jan 17, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSaturday, January 17, 2026
placeShinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://sarufes.com/sarufes24
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The Wonderful WorldJan 10 (Sat) – 11 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, January 10–11, 2026
place12851 Chikuni-otsu, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Alps Hotel and others (multiple venues)