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.
- [2026] December Music Festivals: Winter Fests and New Year’s Countdown Live Roundup
- December Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- January Music Festivals [2026]: Winter Fests, Outdoor Live Shows, and a Roundup of New Year Music Events
- 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]
- A must-see for students! Recommended music festivals for winter break
- 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
Mountain festivalSat, Jan 24 – Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
| place | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://event.1242.com/events/yamafes2025/ |
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Niigata Jazz StreetSat, Jan 24 — Niigata Prefecture
This event, launched with the hope of brightening and energizing Niigata, is a jazz festival held at venues such as restaurants, jazz cafes, and halls throughout Niigata City. Influenced by the postwar occupation forces and the American Cultural Center, Niigata has long had strong ties to jazz. On this day, the city becomes a “music theme park,” offering a day of enjoyment for everyone from adults to children.
| Schedule | Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City / Various venues in the city center |
| Website | https://niigatajazzstreet.com/ |
FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.Sat 1/24 – Sun 1/25, Fukuoka Prefecture
It has been 30 years since the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks relocated to Fukuoka. As one of the commemorative projects for this 30th anniversary year, the FUKUOKA MUSIC FES will be held. This is their first music festival as a self-produced event. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the lineup is star-studded! There are tickets that let you enjoy experiences unique to the Yafuoku Dome, as well as VIP tickets that include access to a buffet.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Mizuho PayPay Dome, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://fukuokamusic-fes.com/ |
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Gifu Jazz FestivalSun, Jan 25 – Gifu Prefecture
This is a jazz festival held at the Gifu Civic Hall Main Auditorium. If you want to listen to or experience jazz in Gifu, be sure to check it out.
| 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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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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