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.
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August
RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido
This is a summer outdoor rock festival held at a special open-air stage beside the Tarukawa Pier in Ishikari Bay New Port, Hokkaido. The event goes on rain or shine and runs all night as a stay-over festival, featuring tent sites and auto camping, with music resounding across multiple stages including the SUN STAGE. Artists such as Vaundy, Sambomaster, and Creepy Nuts are on the bill, igniting hot summer nights on northern soil in August 2026.
| Schedule | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Ishikari City, Shinko Chuo 1-chome / Otaru City, Zenibako 5-chome, Outdoor Special Stage beside Tarukawa Pier, Ishikari Bay New Port |
| Appearance | Ichiko Aoba / Kiro Akiyama / ano / Arakezuri / Arstake / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / Taiiku Okazaki / Sohei Oyamada BAND / the cabs / Creepy Nuts / KOTORI / Saucy Dog / ZAZEN BOYS / Sambomaster / SIX LOUNGE / SIRUP / Super Tozan-bu / SPECIAL OTHERS / D.A.N. / TETORA / Dohatsuten / Nothing’s Carved In Stone / natori / Nishina / never young beach / NELKE / Vaundy / Backdrop Cinderella / PUFFY / Humbert Humbert / Humbreaders / Dai Hirai / 04 Limited Sazabys / plenty / Penthouse / Maximum The Hormone / Hiroji Miyamoto / Hidetaka Mukai × Yutaka Matsushige “Hell’s Impermanence Session in EZO” / Soichiro Yamauchi / “Yuika” / YOGEE NEW WAVES / YONA YONA WEEKENDERS / LAUSBUB / Lucky Kilimanjaro / Regal Lily / Riddim Saunter / Remioromen |
| Website | http://rsr.wess.co.jp |
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Kuroishi Yosare Rock FestFri, 8/14 Aomori Prefecture
Kuroishi Yosare Rock Fes is a rock festival held by the Kuroishi Yosare Executive Committee, for which the Kuroishi Tourism Association serves as the secretariat, as a related event to Kuroishi Yosare, a traditional event in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture. The venue is the plaza in front of the station within walking distance from Konan Railway Kuroishi Station, and the festival is positioned alongside programs centered on Bon Odori, such as nagashi-odori (processional dance), kumi-odori (group dance), and mawari-odori (round dance). In 2026, it will be held on Friday, August 14, from 11:00 to 17:30.
| Schedule | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Kuroishi City, Midorimachi 2-190, Kuroishi Station Front Multipurpose Plaza |
| Website | https://kuroishi.or.jp/event/summer/kuroishiyosare |
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
Summer Sonic is a large urban music festival known for being held simultaneously in Japan’s two major metropolitan areas, the Kanto and Kansai regions. The Tokyo venue takes place at ZOZO Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe in Chiba, bringing together domestic and international artists across multiple stages. Officially positioned as one of Asia’s largest international festivals centered on rock, its lineup reflects the ever-changing music scene each year. In 2026, it will be held over three days from August 14 to 16.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, Mihama Ward, Mihama/Nakase (ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe) |
| Appearance | [8/14][MARINE STAGE] THE STROKES / BUMP OF CHICKEN / KESHI / BABYMONSTER / AUDREY NUNA / WEST. [MOUNTAIN STAGE] JENNIE / KASABIAN / DERMOT KENNEDY / Macaroni Empitsu / KODALINE / AiNA THE END / CARDINALS [SONIC STAGE] FKA TWIGS / JADE / HOLLY HUMBERSTONE / QUEEN BEE / CHLOE QISHA / WISP / FLORENCE ROAD [PACIFIC STAGE] MAN WITH A MISSION / ZEBRAHEAD / DEAN & TABBER / PiXXiE / Accusefive / Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas / PassCode / Xdinary Heroes [Spotify Stage [RADAR: Early Noise Special]] kurayamisaka / Haku. / First Love is Never Returned / 7co / Rol3ert [Spotify Stage [.ORG Live]] Jeremy Quartus / REJAY × Andr / ena mori [8/15][MARINE STAGE] Ado / ALEX WARREN / mgk / BE:FIRST / DESTIN CONRAD / HANA [MOUNTAIN STAGE] DAVID BYRNE / Sakanaction / SUEDE / Hitsujibungaku / JON SPENCER / VIAGRA BOYS / GOOD NEIGHBOURS [SONIC STAGE] STEVE LACY / Denki Groove / Cornelius / ELMIENE / Saucy Dog / PRETTY BLEAK / FATHER OF PEACE / THE GUEST LIST [PACIFIC STAGE] MAZZEL / GENERATIONS / SB19 / HUMBE / MIDNIGHT TIL MORNING / Kento Nakajima [BEACH STAGE DE SONORA, PARA EL MUNDO] CARÍN LEÓN / LATIN MAFIA / PALOMA MORPHY / SIRUP / Kvi Baba [Spotify Stage [RADAR: Early Noise Special]] luv / OddRe: / Litty [Spotify Stage [+81 Connect Live]] Kohjiya / MIKADO / 7 [Spotify Stage [Altar JP After Hours]] Verses GT / Pasocon Ongaku Club / Dungeoneering / FULLHOUSE [8/16][MARINE STAGE] L’Arc-en-Ciel / LE SSERAFIM / PENTATONIX / YUKI / WANIMA / DECEMBER 10 [MOUNTAIN STAGE] JAMIROQUAI / Suchmos / Tatsuya Kitani / BINI / NECTAR WOODE / SEKOU / BOY SODA / FLOWEROVLOVE [SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curated by BABYMETAL] BABYMETAL / mgk / PENDULUM / Ave Mujica / THE WARNING / SOUTH ARCADE / METALVERSE [PACIFIC STAGE] amazarashi / .ENDRECHERI. / AKMU / Travis Japan / BAND-MAID / Chilli Beans. / Oisukuru Melonpan / TWS [BEACH STAGE EURODANCE PARADISE in BEACH STAGE] CRYSTAL WATERS / THEA AUSTIN, formerly of SNAP! / REAL McCOY / Night Tempo / Kyary Pamyu Pamyu / STARGLOW [Spotify Stage [RADAR: Early Noise Special]] PEOPLE 1 / nishina / Meiyo Densetsu / Maverick Mom / OSHIKIKEIGO [Spotify Stage [Gacha Pop Live]] yama / HALCALI / NOMELON NOLEMON |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture
This is Japan’s flagship urban music festival, which launched in 2000 with a groundbreaking format of being held simultaneously in the two major metropolitan areas of Kanto and Kansai. Every summer it brings together a diverse lineup, from popular international acts to buzzworthy domestic artists, and has grown into a world-class festival while reflecting the ever-evolving music scene. In Osaka, it will take place at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park over three days from August 14 to 16, 2026.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Expo '70 Commemorative Park, 2-1 Senri Banpaku Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Appearance | [8/14][AIR STAGE] L’Arc-en-Ciel / LE SSERAFIM / PENTATONIX / YUKI / WANIMA / DECEMBER 10 [MOUNTAIN STAGE] JAMIROQUAI / CARÍN LEÓN / Tatsuya Kitani / BINI / NECTAR WOODE / SEKOU / BOY SODA / flowerovlove [SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curated by BABYMETAL] BABYMETAL / mgk / PENDULUM / Ave Mujica / THE WARNING / SOUTH ARCADE / METALVERSE [MASSIVE STAGE] .ENDRECHERI. / SB19 / Travis Japan / AKMU / Chilli Beans. / STARGLOW / TWS / PompadollS [PAVILION] Hana Hope / XinU / Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie [8/15][AIR STAGE] THE STROKES / KESHI / WEST. / AUDREY NUNA / FRUITS ZIPPER [MOUNTAIN STAGE] KASABIAN / DERMOT KENNEDY / Macaroni Empitsu / KODALINE / AiNA THE END / ZEBRAHEAD / CARDINALS [SONIC STAGE] FKA twigs / JADE / HOLLY HUMBERSTONE / CHLOE QISHA / WISP / FLORENCE ROAD [MASSIVE STAGE] Accusefive / Umeda Cipher / Daichi Yamamoto / Survive Said The Prophet / LET ME KNOW [8/16][AIR STAGE] Ado / JENNIE / ALEX WARREN / MAZZEL / DESTIN CONRAD / HANA [MOUNTAIN STAGE] DAVID BYRNE / Sakanaction / SUEDE / Hitsujibungaku / JON SPENCER / VIAGRA BOYS / GOOD NEIGHBOURS [SONIC STAGE] STEVE LACY / Denki Groove / Cornelius / ELMIENE / Saucy Dog / PRETTY BLEAK / FATHER OF PEACE / THE GUEST LIST [MASSIVE STAGE] DEAN & TABBER / Kaela Kimura / SIRUP / Kvi Baba / CLAN QUEEN / Kento Nakajima / Xdinary Heroes / OddRe: [PAVILION] kiki vivi lily / MoMo / FULLHOUSE |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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WILD BUNCH FEST.Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park |
| Website | https://www.wildbunchfest.jp/ |
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Hasshoku Summer Free LiveAomori Prefecture, Sat. 8/22–Sun. 8/23
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026 |
| place | Special Stage at the Hachinohe Hasshoku Center Parking Lot, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.849sfl.com/ |
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MONSTER baSHKagawa Prefecture, Sat 8/22 – Sun 8/23
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Mannō Town, Nakatado District, Yoshino 4243-12, Sanuki Mannō National Park |
| Website | http://www.monsterbash.jp |
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