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
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
| 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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Huis Ten Bosch CountdownWed, 12/31 Nagasaki Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| place | Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo City, Huis Ten Bosch |
| Website | http://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/event/countdown/ |
CIRCUS×CIRCUSTue, 12/30, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 |
| place | Creative Center Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://circusxcircus.com/ |
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