List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2026]
Here’s an introduction to music festivals in the Tohoku region that focus on rock.
In Tohoku, there are many events that promote reconstruction support, and many festivals are deeply connected to their local communities.
Hopefully, these events will inspire people to pay attention not only to the Tohoku region, but also to their own hometowns and local societies.
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- Aomori Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- Fukushima Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals in Eastern Japan [2026]
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- Akita Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- [2026] Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region
- Hokkaido & Tohoku Summer Festivals [2026]: The Complete Guide to Outdoor Music Events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Winter Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
- Spring Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
Akita Prefecture
OGA NAMAHAGE ROCK FESTIVALFri 7/24–Sun 7/26, Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Special stage in Funakawa Port, Oga City, Akita Prefecture |
| Appearance | Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / ELLEGARDEN / Kariyushi 58 / G-FREAK FACTORY / SHANK / Su-xing-cyu (Yonsei-kyuu) / TOTALFAT / Dragon Ash / Backdrop Cinderella / Harukamirai / HEY-SMITH / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Yama Arashi / The Ravens / ROTTENGRAFFTY / and more |
| Website | http://www.onrf.jp |
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Kuromanta ROCK-FESSun, Nov 1 – Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| place | Michi-no-Eki Ōyu, 19 Nakayachi, Ōyu, Towada, Kazuno-shi, Akita Prefecture |
| Appearance | SAKANAMON / Sunny Day Service / Ayano Tsuji / Nara Sisters / H.A.T. / VegA |
| Website | https://kuromanta-rock-fes.jp/ |
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Fukushima Prefecture
Sukagawa PompadourFukushima Prefecture on Sunday, 5/31
Sukagawa Regent 2024 [Official]
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Sukagawa City, Nakamachi, in front of tette, main street (Regent Street) |
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Iwaf RockFukushima Prefecture, Sat 6/6 – Sun 6/7
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Iwaki City, Joban Yumoto-machi, Yumoto Onsen District (multiple venues / Onsen Shrine / circuit-style hot spring town) |
| Appearance | [6/6] Mansei Abe / Yuya Abe / Sekai Ichikawa / Hiroki Iwafune / Odd3Piece / Keisuke Kono / Keita Takasawa / Takaaki Takahashi / Masayuki Takemori (COLOR BOTTLE) / Chomo La Latte / Takuya Tosa / Kanaderiya Hashiguchi / Iwao Hayami / Ikuma Hara / Rinne / YKJ [6/7] Mansei Abe / Yuya Abe / Sekai Ichikawa / Hiroki Iwafune / Odd3Piece / Keisuke Kono / thing of gypsy lion / Keita Takasawa / Takaaki Takahashi / Masayuki Takemori (COLOR BOTTLE) / Chomo La Latte / Takuya Tosa / Kanaderiya Hashiguchi / Iwao Hayami / Ikuma Hara / Takayuki Fujii (Onsonline) / Masaya Yano / Rinne / YKJ |
| Website | https://iwafunehiroki.com/schedule.html |
LIVE AZUMASat 10/17 – Sun 10/18, Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Azuma General Sports Park, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://liveazuma.jp/ |
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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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