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List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]

In the Kanto area, a wide variety of music festivals are held every year.

Many venues are easily accessible from central Tokyo, making it convenient to drop by even for a day trip.

In this article, we’ll share information about music festivals taking place in Kanto.

Whether you want to fully immerse yourself in music outdoors or savor performances at indoor venues, you’re sure to find events that catch your eye.

Use this article as a guide to find a festival that suits your style.

Past events

Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture

The cozy, community-driven music festival created by Tama Ward residents began in 2011. It’s held to provide a stage for artists active around Tama Ward and to boost local vitality and交流 through music. Participating artists cover a wide range of genres—jazz, brass band, dance, rock, pop—offering programs that people of all ages can enjoy. It’s a wonderful environment where local children can grow up familiar with music and have the chance to perform on stage. We hope you’ll join with your family!

ScheduleSaturday, January 17, 2026
placeKawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/
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THICK FESTIVALSun, Jan 4 — Kanagawa Prefecture

A festival hosted by the three-piece melodic punk band SECRET 7 LINE will be held. In 2016, there was a great sorrow for them and for us fans, but seeing them overcome it and continue to perform is truly moving. Live-show kids, be sure to check it out.

ScheduleSunday, January 4, 2026
placeClub Citta, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.thickfestival.com/
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rockin’on sonicSun, 1/4 (Chiba Prefecture)

ScheduleSunday, January 4, 2026
placeMakuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Websitehttps://rockinonsonic.com/
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New Year Rock FestivalWed, 12/31 Tokyo, Japan

The New Year Rock Festival, a historic New Year’s Eve rock fest that began in 1973, has long been popular. With the slogan “Kōhaku isn’t the only show in town,” it has been cherished as a coveted event for rock bands. After organizer Yuya Uchida passed away, HIRØ from Kaiki Gesshoku took over as producer and the festival will be newly held. And in 2020, it will take the form of its first-ever audience-free, live-streamed New Year’s Eve concert—an unprecedented format that’s shaping up to be an event no one could have predicted.

ScheduleWednesday, December 31, 2025
placeShibuya Stream Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo
Websitehttps://newyearrockfestival.com/

NEW REALM FESTSat, 12/13, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSaturday, December 13, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, Spotify O-nest
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EDO WAVESun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSunday, November 30, 2025
placeShinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.edowave.com/

Festival of Infinite FutureNov 22 (Sat) – 24 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 22, 2025 – Mon, Nov 24, 2025
placeMakuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Websitehttps://jinmiraisai.com/
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