List of Rock Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026]
Here’s a consolidated guide to rock festivals taking place in eastern Japan.
There are so many festivals that it’s hard to track all the information, right?
We’ve put together details to help people like you.
Check it out so you don’t miss a festival that suits your taste!
- List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- [2026] Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region
- Winter Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Fukushima Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- List of Rock Festivals in the Tokai Region [2026]
- Miyagi Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- ARABAKI ROCK FEST. | Music Festival & Event
Niigata Prefecture
FUJI ROCK FESTIVALNiigata Prefecture, Fri 7/24–Sun 7/26
Speaking of Fuji Rock, it’s one of Japan’s three major music festivals. It’s a large outdoor rock festival that draws over 100,000 attendees across three days every year. The venue is Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. You can enjoy a wide range of musical genres across stages of various sizes, and at night there are all-night DJ events—truly a festival where you can immerse yourself in music. Plus, just being at a festival set in the great outdoors is enough to get your heart racing. If you’re a music fan, it’s a festival you should attend at least once.
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.fujirockfestival.com |
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Yamanashi Prefecture
SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture
SWEET 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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Past events
Tohoku Live House Daisakusen “LIFE” Tohoku/Kanazawa EditionSat 3/14 – Sun 3/15, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Mar 15, 2026 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Ōfunato City, KESEN ROCK FREAKS / Ishinomaki BLUE RESISTANCE |
| Website | https://life.livehouse-daisakusen.com/ |
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Tohoku Live House Daisakusen “LIFE” Tohoku/Kanazawa EditionFriday, March 13 – Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| place | Counter Action Miyako, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | https://life.livehouse-daisakusen.com/ |
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D.U.N.K. ShowcaseFri 3/13 – Sun 3/15, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 13–Sun, Mar 15, 2026 |
| place | K-Arena Yokohama, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://dunk.dance/ |
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