July Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
Here’s a summary of rock festivals held in July.
It’s the height of summer—the season when so-called summer festivals are in full swing.
Why not ride that wave of excitement and create some unforgettable summer memories?
Use this as a reference for how to spend your summer.
- July Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for August [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- August Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Rock Festival Calendar for September [2026]
- June Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- Rock Festival Calendar for October [2026]
- List of Overseas Music Festivals [2026]: A Comprehensive Introduction Across All Genres
- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
July
FUJI ROCK FESTIVALNiigata Prefecture, Fri 7/24–Sun 7/26
An outdoor rock festival held at Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. Set against a backdrop of abundant nature, the official theme is “Once again, the world’s cleanest festival,” promoting the principles of “respect for nature” and “helping and yielding to one another.” The venue features multiple stages and an expansive campsite, offering a stay-over experience where you can savor time immersed in music and the natural environment. In 2026, it will be held over three days from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, including a pre-festival event.

| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Naeba Ski Resort, 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/24][GREEN STAGE] The xx / Hi-STANDARD / TURNSTILE / LOYLE CARNER / My Hair is Bad / ROUTE 17 Rock’n’Roll ORCHESTRA feat. Shinya Oe, Hiroto Kōmoto, Kenichi Asai, Tortoise Matsumoto THANKS, SMILEY HARASHIMA [WHITE STAGE] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / ARLO PARKS / TORO Y MOI / Yo-Sea / SON ROMPE PERA / KOTORI [RED MARQUEE] HYUKOH / SNAIL MAIL / TESTSET / SORRY / w.o.d. / TV Continent Ondo (Selected by ROOKIE A GO-GO) [PLANET GROOVE] maya ongaku / TORO Y MOI (DJ) / Wata Igarashi [FIELD OF HEAVEN] LETTUCE / TINARIWEN / OGRE YOU ASSHOLE / ALTIN GÜN / Kimyō Reitarō BAND / CHAPPO [7/25][GREEN STAGE] KHRUANGBIN / Fujii Kaze / BASEMENT JAXX / IO / Trueno / BIALYSTOCKS [WHITE STAGE] TOMORA / XG / JOEY VALENCE & BRAE / Kroi / BOHEMIAN BETYARS / Riddim Saunter [RED MARQUEE] Sunny Day Service / THURSTON MOORE GROUP / cero / THE BETHS / QUADECA / SIX LOUNGE / Brandy Senki [TRIBAL CIRCUS] Tsubaki / KELLY LEE OWENS (DJ) / Soichi Terada [FIELD OF HEAVEN] BADBADNOTGOOD / KOKOROKO / OAU / LA LOM / YUUF / Satoko Shibata (Band Set) [7/26][GREEN STAGE] MASSIVE ATTACK / Susumu Hirasawa + Kai-jin / MOGWAI / KNEECAP / DONAVON FRANKENREITER / Dai Hirai [WHITE STAGE] MITSKI / Tempalay / GEORDIE GREEP / SOFIA ISELLA / GRAPEVINE / Raizan [RED MARQUEE] AMERICAN FOOTBALL / FRIKO / the cabs / THE LEMON TWIGS / Kenichi Asai / Angine de Poitrine / Aooo [SUNDAY SESSION] US / LAUSBUB / KIRARA / ICHIRO YAMAGUCHI (sakanaction) / TAKKYU ISHINO [FIELD OF HEAVEN] never young beach / GOGO PENGUIN / THE BREAKS / PLINI / TĀL FRY / noon |
| Website | http://www.fujirockfestival.com |
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MURO FESTIVALKanagawa Prefecture, Sat. 7/25–Sun. 7/26
This is a summer rock festival held at a special outdoor venue at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, affectionately known as “Murofes.” Embracing the concept of an “outdoor live house,” it has grown step by step while valuing the voices of its audience. With the aim of letting everyone enjoy bands in a straightforward way regardless of age or gender, it continues to showcase the appeal of bands and live houses. In 2026, over 180 artists are scheduled to gather over two days, July 25 and 26.

| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Naka Ward, Shinko 1, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Special Outdoor Venue |
| Appearance | [7/25] The Sheep of the Next Night / AJISAI / After Soul / a flood of circle / Aburi na Town / Arakezuri / Arlequin / UNFAIR RULE / INKYMAP / Wienners / uijin / Kazuki Yamamori / KALMA / 9mm Parabellum Bullet / climbgrow / cakebox / Cö shu Nie / Kofun Sisters / kobore / The Cheserasera / the dadadadys / Sunny Girl / the paddles / SHE’ll SLEEP / The Empty / Shūkatsu Club / Singers High / Su-xing-cyu / Sake on an Empty Stomach / Nevertheless, Flattering the Future / TaTaTaPORCO / Psychic Warrior Dorian / Tsuki Ou Kanata / This is LAST / NELKE / Parkers / Haku. / Humbreaders / HERO COMPLEX / BIGMAMA / Hitorie / yonige / Yoru no Honki Dance / Ressentiment / LEGO BIG MORL [7/26] Ivy to Fraudulent Game / ammo / Arukara / Alstake / Enfants / UNLIMITS / the Molars / HONEST / Good Morning America / kurage / KOTORI / Conton Candy / THE BOYS & GIRLS / 35.7 / SHE’S / the shes gone / SIX LOUNGE / Juu / SPARK!!SOUND!!SHOW!! / Dirty Old Men / Multidimensional Control Mechanism Yodaka / Tetsukaze Tokyo / TETORA / TenTwenty / Top Secret Man / TRACK15 / Tora no Ko Rammy / Backdrop Cinderella / Village Man’s Store / Brown Basket / Blue Mash / Friends / Persicaria / MAGIC OF LiFE / mabuta / Marie’s Girl / MAYSON’s PARTY / May Forth / yosugala / reGretGirl / Rhythmic Toy World |
| Website | https://murofes.com/ |
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HOTEI FESJuly 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Gunma Prefecture
HOTEI FES, the first music festival hosted by Tomoyasu Hotei, will be held for the first time over two days, July 25 and 26, 2026, at G Messe Gunma in Takasaki, Gunma. The official message describes it as “a place where resonant friends—and you—make your hearts ring,” and declares, “See you in Takasaki.” Set in Hotei’s hometown of Takasaki, the festival promises an ultra-glamorous stage, and Hotei himself will perform on both days.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 |
| place | G Messe Gunma, 12-24 Iwaoshi-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/25] Momoiro Clover Z / 10-FEET / MAN WITH A MISSION / Tomoyasu Hotei [7/26] AiNA THE END / BUCK-TICK / THE YELLOW MONKEY / Tomoyasu Hotei |
| Website | https://hotei-fes.com/ |
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RUE-FESJuly 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
This is an outdoor music festival at Osaka-jo Ongakudo that brings together indie bands active in the Kansai area. Under the official theme “The world of music is infinite,” a wide variety of bands—rock, idol, visual kei, original, cover, and more—take the stage, showcasing the breadth of music as entertainment across genres. Aiming to expand ways to enjoy music beyond what a typical live house can offer, it’s an annual event for all ages and aspires to become one of the Kansai region’s biggest staple festivals. It will be held over two days, July 25 and 26, 2026.

| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jo Ongakudo, 3-11 Osaka-jo, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/25] Ultra Gloomy [7/26] ROCKET SPIDERS / Burst & Mix |
| Website | https://ruefes.com/ |
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OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVALJuly 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL (nicknamed Jaiga) is a large outdoor music festival held at Maishima Sports Island in Osaka. In 2026, under the banner “THANKS 10TH GIGA,” it will kick off with two days on July 25 and 26 as part of a four-day celebration filled with gratitude, igniting the venue with excitement. Featuring a wide-ranging lineup centered on rock that changes daily, it delivers a large-scale live experience in the coastal area during the summer.

| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Maishima Sports Island, Hokukō Ryokuchi 2, Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/25] iLiFE! / asmi / Ayumu Imazu / ACE COLLECTION / Omoinotake / Takaya Kawasaki / Conton Candy / Cidergirl / 35.7 / C&K / Juice=Juice / ZOOKARADERU / Tani Yuuki / chilldspot / TRACK15 / Neguse. / Novelbright / Vickeblanka / FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S / FRUITS ZIPPER / Very Good Man / HOME MADE Kazoku / Marcy / moon drop / muque / Yuuri / yosugala / reGretGirl / Little Glee Monster [7/26] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / androp / Wienners / Kaneyori Masaru / CANDY TUNE / CreepHyp / coldrain / Survive Said The Prophet / Saba Sister / GENERATIONS / Chevon / SWEET STEADY / SPYAIR / Nothing’s Carved In Stone / Nisshoku Natsuko / Nekozebo no Navy Saison / KNOCK OUT MONKEY / PassCode / Hump Back / Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas / 04 Limited Sazabys / Brandy Senki / BLUE ENCOUNT / Frederic / Paledusk / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Laughing Hick / LEGO BIG MORL / LONGMAN |
| Website | https://giga-osaka.com/ |
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Bug SummitSunday, 7/26, Aichi Prefecture
Bugsami is a music event independently organized by the rock band BugLug. True to its official moniker, “BugLug-hosted Fes.,” it is positioned as an artist-led festival with the band at the forefront. In 2026, it will be held in a circuit-style format across three venues in Nagoya. The date is July 26. With free re-entry across all venues, a diverse lineup will gather for one day only.

| Schedule | Sunday, July 26, 2026 |
| place | Around 2-10-43 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture (Electric Lady Land / ell.FITSALL / ell.SIZE) |
| Appearance | BugLug / Ai to Rinto no Mushoku / Arlequin / Anfil / Ensoku / KAKUMAY / Gravity / Kuromitsu / Zaazaa / XANVALA / sugar / Idol Junko / CHAQLA. / NETH PRIERE CAIN / Vivarush / THE MADNA / RAZOR / Wagata me |
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GO OUT CAMP InawashiroFri 7/31–Sun 8/2, Fukushima Prefecture
This is an outdoor camping festival held at Tenjin Beach Auto Campground in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture. Officially described as an event where the magazine GO OUT leaps off the pages to package a time in the heart of nature featuring live music, activities, and shopping. Signature highlights include beach activities unique to the shores of Lake Inawashiro and a grand fireworks display launched from the lake. In 2026, it will be held over three days from July 31 to August 2.
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026 |
| place | Tenjin Beach Auto Campground, Komatsu Yonhyakugari, Nakakomatsu, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Appearance | Kamizuzuki Brothers / Toshimi Watanabe |
| Website | http://www.gooutcamp.jp/inawashiro/ |
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