Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
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!
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- 2026 Roundup of Popular Winter Festivals: Music Festivals for the Cold Season
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Autumn Music Festival to be held in Western Japan [2026]
- Spring music festival to be held in western Japan [2026]
- Hiroshima Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Fukuoka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Reggae Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
- January Music Festivals [2026]: Winter Fests, Outdoor Live Shows, and a Roundup of New Year Music Events
Past events
Dera Rock FestivalSat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Jan 31–Sun, Feb 1, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City DIAMOND HALL / SPADE BOX / HeartLand / Live & Lounge Vio / ROCK’N’ROLL / RAD SEVEN / RADmini / Live & Lounge Vio / RAD / Party’z / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / ReNY Limited / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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Music Lane Festival OkinawaFri 1/30 – Sun 2/1, Okinawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Jan 30, 2026 – Sun, Feb 1, 2026 |
| place | Music Town Otoichiba 3F Hall, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture / Music Town Otoichiba 1F Music Plaza / Remy’s |
| Website | https://musiclaneokinawa.com/archives/53598 |
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Love sofaFriday, 1/30, Osaka Prefecture
“Love sofa” is a regular event that musician Sunday Kamide has been running in Osaka since 2000, bearing the subtitle “A Greedy Sunday.” Fusing club culture with the energy of live houses for a single night, it’s a signature project that has launched countless artists from the Kansai indie scene. With multiple compilation CDs released, it also functions as a hub for local bands. At the January 2026 edition, a cross-generational lineup will intersect across genres.
| Schedule | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Higashi-Shinsaibashi 1-12-20, Shinsaibashi Daiwa Building B1F, LIVE SPACE CONPASS |
| Appearance | [1/30] [LIVE] The Odd Two (Reitaro Kimyo × Sunday Kamide) [DJ] takuya listen to me / toyoboowy |
| Website | https://www.sundaykamide.com/love-sofa |
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Shingu City Citizens’ Music Festival (Rock Division)Sun, Jan 25 – Wakayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| place | Tanzaku Hall, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture |
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Gifu Jazz FestivalSun, Jan 25 – Gifu Prefecture
| 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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Fuu-uu Fest Shunan Acoustic CircuitYamaguchi Prefecture, Sat 1/24 – Sun 1/25
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shunan City, Ginza 2-25, RISING HALL |
| Website | https://risinghallshunan.wixsite.com/rising-hall/ |
FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.Sat 1/24 – Sun 1/25, Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Mizuho PayPay Dome, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://fukuokamusic-fes.com/ |
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