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.

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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Meriken Music Nights – WinterSun, Dec 7 – Hyogo Prefecture

meriken-music.com

Schedule	Sunday, December 7, 2025
place	Meriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://meriken-music.com/2024winter

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Himeoto FestivalSun, Dec 7 – Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, December 7, 2025
place	Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, ACRIER Himeji / and others
Website	https://himeon.jp/
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SHUNAN OrbitSunday, December 7 – Yamaguchi Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, December 7, 2025
place	Yamaguchi Prefecture Shunan City LIVE rise / RISING HALL
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Explosive Urban Legend M.A.DFri, Dec 12 — Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Friday, December 12, 2025
place	Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu The Garden Hall / Room / MARZ / LOFT PLUS ONE / HOLIDAY / WALLY / THE27CLUB / K-Stage O!
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Every day is ChristmasFri 12/12 – Thu 12/25, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Christmas Every Day at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse has become an annual tradition. As the title suggests, this event features several live performances every day throughout the Christmas season. In addition to the concerts, exclusive Christmas-themed original food and drinks are also available for purchase.

Schedule	Fri, Dec 12–Thu, Dec 25, 2025
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Website	https://christmasdays.jp/
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GO OUT CAMP WinterFri 12/12 – Sun 12/14, Shizuoka Prefecture

http://www.gooutcamp.jp

Organized by the magazine GO OUT, this is one of the largest camping festivals in Japan and has been held in various formats as part of the GO OUT CAMP series. Among them, this camp-in festival is rare for being held in winter, making it especially recommended for those accustomed to winter camping. You can enjoy a unique experience gazing at the night sky in the crisp, clear air or listening to music by the campfire with a drink in hand. The venue also offers a variety of activities and markets, so it’s an event where you can choose how you want to spend your time freely.