Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

Even in the cold winter, just staying at home can feel a bit boring, right?

So here are some festivals that will make you want to head outside, even in the chilly season.

We’ve put together a list of winter music festivals held in western Japan.

Check these out and let’s make it through the cold winter with some fun!

Past events

Gifu Jazz FestivalSun, Jan 25 – Gifu Prefecture

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This is a jazz festival held at the Gifu Civic Hall Main Auditorium. If you want to listen to or experience jazz in Gifu, be sure to check it out.

Schedule	Sunday, January 25, 2026
place	Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City, Gifu Civic Hall Large Hall
Website	https://gifu-culture.info/sponsors/detail/581
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FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.Sat 1/24 – Sun 1/25, Fukuoka Prefecture

It has been 30 years since the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks relocated to Fukuoka. As one of the commemorative projects for this 30th anniversary year, the FUKUOKA MUSIC FES will be held. This is their first music festival as a self-produced event. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the lineup is star-studded! There are tickets that let you enjoy experiences unique to the Yafuoku Dome, as well as VIP tickets that include access to a buffet.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, January 24–25, 2026
place	Mizuho PayPay Dome, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Website	https://fukuokamusic-fes.com/
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Bukurock! Festival NagoyaSun, Jan 18 — Aichi Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, January 18, 2026
place	Diamond Hall, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / SPESDBOX
Website	https://nafr.noor.jp/bukurock/2025/index.html

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Hamamatsu Ongyusai (Hamamatsu Sound Ball Festival)Sat, 1/17, Shizuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, January 17, 2026
place	Hamamatsu Madowaku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Website	https://onkyusai.com/
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Kaikyo Fest.Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
place	Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki Exhibition and Trade Fair, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Website	https://kaikyofest.com/
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Dera Rock Festival Osaka EditionSun, Jan 11 – Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, January 11, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Club Joule / BRONZE / Shinkagura / Hokage, AtlantiQs
Website	https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/
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