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!
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- 2026 Roundup of Popular Winter Festivals: Music Festivals for the Cold Season
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- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
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- 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
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- 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
Unlimited Calling OsakaSat, Jan 10 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Zepp Osaka Bayside |
| Website | https://freehoudaicalling.com/ |
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Rock’n’Roll CircusSat 1/10 – Sun 1/11, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 10–11, 2026 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / Starting Over / THE CASTLE / BLUE PORT |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/armtechpublishers.com/rockandrollcircus/home |
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Hofu Music Festival New Year ConcertFri 1/9 – Mon 1/12 Yamaguchi Prefecture
The Hofu Music Festival, held in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture at the start of the new year, is designed so that citizens can enjoy music casually. Under the title “Street Corner Live Concert,” there are free-admission performances at several venues around the downtown area, open clinics by wind and percussion players, and ticketed concerts featuring a full, star-studded orchestra with guest performers active in Japan and abroad. The program changes daily to keep things fresh and enjoyable for everyone. It’s a recommended event that even beginners can enjoy!
| Schedule | Fri, Jan 9, 2026 – Mon, Jan 12, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hofu City, Design Plaza HOFU / Aspirato 1st Floor Civic Space / Tenjin Pia / Aspirato 3rd Floor Music Hall |
| Website | https://aspirante-hofu.com/event/newyear-consert2026/ |
ROCK IN WINTERJan 4 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City — Diamond Hall / SPADE BOX / Shangri-La / HeartLand / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL |
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Countdown Festival Kobe IlluminarieWed, 12/31, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Roadside Station Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Osawa |
| Website | https://illuminagegroup.com/ |
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