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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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- Autumn Music Festival to be held in Western Japan [2026]
- Spring music festival to be held in western Japan [2026]
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Past events
Hyper Luv PopSat, Feb 28 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, around Nishi-Shinsaibashi (ANIMA / Pangea / Hokage) |
| Website | https://liveanima.jp/live/gig/hyper-luv-pop-2026 |
Sound Live Shimane Matsue VenueSat, 2/28 Shimane Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| place | Shimane Prefecture, Matsue City, Chidori-cho 70, Matsue City Comprehensive Welfare Center, Main Hall |
| Website | https://soundlive-shimane.localinfo.jp/pages/3411380/menu |
Awa VTuber FestTokushima Prefecture, Sat. 2/28 – Sun. 3/1
| Schedule | Sat, Feb 28, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1, 2026 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, indoor live venues (3 venues) |
| Website | https://maplemeet.jp/news/news11 |
HANGEKI FESSat, Feb 28 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| place | Namba Hatch, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.hangekifes.com/ |
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MUSIC DRAFT FESMonday, 2/23, Okinawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| place | Shabondama Soap Kukuru Itoman, 1-1-2 Shiozaki-cho, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Amateur Music Festival GotsuMon, 2/23 Shimane Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| place | Shimane Prefecture, Gotsu City, Gotsu-cho 1110-17, Gotsu City General Civic Center, Milky Way Hall |
| Website | https://soundlive-shimane.localinfo.jp/pages/3411380/menu |
Setouchi Idol FestivalMonday, 2/23, Ehime Prefecture
Setouchi Idol Festival is a live event bringing together nine idol groups active in the Setouchi area, staged at the Sub Hall of the Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall in Matsuyama, Ehime. In addition to the stage starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day, there will be bonus events, meet-and-greets, and photo sessions, making it a day where fans can enjoy close interaction with their favorites. The lineup also includes STU48, and the event—offering a taste of the Setouchi idol scene—will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 (a public holiday).
| Schedule | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| place | Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama City, Dogo-cho 2-5-1, Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall Sub Hall |
| Appearance | [2/23] STU48 / GLIM9 (Gurimu Nain) / Ikoten / Sukitooru Ao / WELIT / Rina Hinazuki / Shufa Sakuma / infini / Sweet and Sour Rhythm / Suupeas |
| Website | https://subcul-ehime.jp/idol-fes/ |
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