2026 Roundup of Popular Winter Festivals: Music Festivals for the Cold Season
Until now, when people talked about music festivals, the standard was summer festivals held outdoors.
But lately, winter festivals held during the colder months have also become the norm.
Most winter festivals are indoor events held in large halls or exhibition centers, and even in the cold of winter, the venues are filled with excitement.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of these hot winter music festivals!
From Christmas events and countdown events to those held right after the New Year, there’s a full schedule.
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- February Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of winter festivals, outdoor rock festivals, and other music events
- January Rock Festival Lineup [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Rock Festival Calendar for February [2026]
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
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- Recommended indoor fall and winter festivals
- November Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events, including autumn festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- March Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events such as spring festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
Past events
JAPAN CUMBIA FESTIVALSun, 12/14, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| place | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, MARZ |
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Year-end Adjustment GIGSun, 12/14, Aichi Prefecture
A four-day live tour taking place from December 22 to 25 at live music venues in Nagoya. The lineup is exciting, transcending genres and generations, and you’re sure to discover new music. Let’s wrap up the year’s concerts with the Year-End Adjustment GIG!
| Schedule | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nagoya DIAMOND HALL / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
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Coming Up NextSaturday, 12/20, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama BUNTAI |
| Website | https://www.comingupnext847.live/ |
beat phoenixSat, Dec 20 – Fukui Prefecture
It’s a music festival organized by FM Fukui that has been running since 2006. Numerous artists who are gaining nationwide attention perform there. For many of them, this event often marks their first live show in Fukui.
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | Phoenix Plaza, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.beatphoenix.com/2019/ |
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MERRY ROCK PARADESat 12/20 – Sun 12/21, Aichi Prefecture
MERRY ROCK PARADE is held every year during the Christmas season. The annual Merry Rock is a can’t-miss Christmas rock festival! Let’s go all out at Merry Rock this Christmas!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, December 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Port Messe Nagoya, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.merryrockparade.jp/ |
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Diamond DanceSat, 12/20 Ehime Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | WstudioRED, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.diamond-dance.jp/ |
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Everyone's Xmas Music FestivalSun, 12/21 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Kitahiroshima City, ES CON Field HOKKAIDO |
| Website | https://www.fighters.co.jp/news/detail/202500781962.html |