Rock Festival Calendar for August [2026]
We’ve gathered events from August music festivals that feature rock bands.
This is the height of summer, and many festivals are being held.
These events are perfect for letting yourself get swept up in the summer heat and the excitement of the venue.
Use them as inspiration for making summer memories.
August
LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPnONobEqIpAs a new festival organized by Ibaraki Broadcasting, the LuckyFM Green Festival has been held since 2022. Following the relocation of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, the event has adopted the motto “Don’t let the flame of Ibaraki’s festival culture go out,” and has been reimagined with a new concept as a celebration of music, food, and art at its venue, Hitachi Seaside Park. Featuring local ingredients and a wide range of art and music genres, it’s also recommended as a family-friendly event. It’s sure to become one of your favorite summer memories!
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026 |
| place | Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park) |
| Website | https://luckyfes.com/ |
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido
https://x.com/rsrfes_official/status/1956811731285799024Started in 1999 as Japan’s first full-fledged all-night outdoor rock festival, RSR is a large-scale open-air rock event that makes the most of Hokkaido’s vast landscape. A major feature is that you can pitch a tent and camp—chat with friends around your campsite, stay up all night catching live shows, or choose freely among the nearly simultaneous performances across multiple stages. How about crafting your own two days of freedom, in your own way?
| Schedule | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Otaru City, Outdoor Special Stage next to Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port |
| Website | http://rsr.wess.co.jp |
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
https://x.com/summer_sonic/status/1943505525528027562A flagship Japanese festival that has been held since 2000. Not only top domestic acts but also many renowned international artists perform, making it an event that draws global attention. A defining feature of Summer Sonic is that it’s an urban, touring-style festival. In addition to being easily accessible, the Tokyo and Osaka lineups swap over the two days. So whichever venue you attend, if you go for both days, you can see all the headliners.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture
https://x.com/summer_sonic/status/1943505525528027562A flagship Japanese music festival that has been held since 2000. It features many renowned artists from both Japan and overseas and is an event that draws attention from around the world. A distinctive feature of Summer Sonic is that it’s an urban, touring-style festival. In addition to easy access, the lineups for the Tokyo and Osaka venues swap over the two days. So whichever venue you attend, if you go both days, you can see all the headliners.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTRijUSDQOHSWEET LOVE SHOWER is an outdoor festival organized by SPACE SHOWER TV. These days it’s held at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. With its location offering views of Mount Fuji and a lineup packed with popular artists, it’s an extremely popular event.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 28–Sun, Aug 30, 2026 |
| place | Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara |
| Website | http://www.sweetloveshower.com |
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