List of Rock Festivals in Hokkaido [2026]

Last updated:2026/1/30

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.

We’ve gathered music festivals held in Hokkaido, the great land of the north.

Among them, this time we’re highlighting events that focus on rock.

When it comes to rock festivals in Hokkaido, the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL—considered one of Japan’s Big Four—is the most famous, but there are plenty of other exciting festivals too!

Hokkaido

KITAKAZE ROCK FES.Hokkaido, Sat 4/25–Sun 4/26

The alternative rock band NOISEMAKER will host a circuit festival in their hometown of Hokkaido. With a strong focus on the region, the event aims to showcase the appeal of Hokkaido nationwide while inviting great bands to perform there.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
place	Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Zepp Sapporo
Website	https://kitakazerockfes.com/
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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOFri, Aug 14 — Hokkaido

Started 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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