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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- Iwate Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- 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]
- Yamagata Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Featured Spring Festivals in Hokkaido & Tohoku [2026]
- 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]
Past events
ONA FESSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Fukushima Prefecture
This is an outdoor festival held at Misaki Park’s Open-Air Music Hall in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. Many bands you don’t usually get to see outdoors will perform, making it a musically fascinating festival. It’s highly recommended for those who want to fully enjoy music in the Fukushima outdoors, and because the scale isn’t overwhelming, it’s also a great fit for people who love music but don’t have much festival experience.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Misaki Park Outdoor Music Hall, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | http://onafes2013.jimdo.com |
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Hasshoku Summer Free LiveAug 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Aomori Prefecture
Hachishoku Summer Free Live is a free festival held in Aomori Prefecture. The concerts take place on a special stage set up in the parking lot of Hachishoku Center, a large food market in Hachinohe City. Every year the lineup is so impressive it’s hard to believe it’s free, and it feels like a joyful music festival you can simply enjoy—so wonderful. After enjoying the live shows, make sure to pick up plenty of delicious food at Hachishoku Center to take home.
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025 |
| place | Special Stage at the Hachinohe Hasshoku Center Parking Lot, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.849sfl.com/ |
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