2026 Roundup of Popular Winter Festivals: Music Festivals for the Cold Season

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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.

Past events

Yachiyo Music FestaSunday, 2/22, Chiba Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, February 22, 2026
place	Yachiyo City Citizens' Hall, 2510 Murakami, Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture

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Amateur MUSIC FES. in MasudaSunday, 2/22, Shimane Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, February 22, 2026
place	Shimane Prefecture, Masuda City, 5-15 Ariake-cho, Shimane Arts Center Grand Toit, Small Hall
Website	https://soundlive-shimane.localinfo.jp/
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machiotoSun, 2/22, Okayama Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, February 22, 2026
place	Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, CRAZYAMA KINGDOM / Blue Blues / Desperado
Website	https://www.machioto.net/
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Latin Music Festa in TAKOMon, Feb 23, Chiba Prefecture

Schedule	Monday, February 23, 2026
place	Tako, Katori District, Chiba Prefecture

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Shizuoka JAMMon, Feb 23 — Shizuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Monday, February 23, 2026
place	Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Granship

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Amateur Music Festival GotsuMon, 2/23 Shimane Prefecture

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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

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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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