List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
There are so many rock festivals nationwide that you may have had the experience of missing some.
To help you avoid that bitter experience, we’ve compiled information here on rock festivals held in western Japan.
Whether they’re festivals you already know or ones you’ve never heard of, we’ll introduce them all here.
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- [2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions
- Kyushu Rock Festivals List [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in China [2026]
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Held in Western Japan [2026]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Yamaguchi Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- List of Rock Festivals in Shikoku [2026]
- Fukuoka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide
- Complete Guide to Kansai Summer Festivals [2026]: Electrifying Stages and Performing Artists
- Hiroshima Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
Past events
Grooving jamSat, 10/18, Osaka Prefecture
This is a spring festival held in Osaka that started in 2022. It’s hugely popular among people who love music and fashion, featuring a wide range of genres like dance music and hip-hop, with exciting up-and-coming artists and star-studded lineups. The open-air venue is filled with tracks that will make you want to start dancing, guaranteeing a high-energy, unforgettable stage. Don’t miss the flashy performances and production, either. It’s an event best enjoyed live.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | Umeda Club Quattro, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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Bands Shock REVOLUTIONOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://2023-vm.banz.jp/ |
VIVA!Wonderland FestivalMon, Oct 13 – Kochi Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Natural Color Theater, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture |
| Website | https://lit.link/musicwonder2016 |
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Monkey Explosion FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City music zoo KOBE Taiyo to Tora (Sun and Tiger) / THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE / KOBE VARIT. live music club PADOMA / KINGS X / KOBE BLUE PORT / D×Q Kobe / KOBE108 |
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SUPER ROCK CITY HIROSHIMASat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City |
| Website | https://super-rockcity.com/ |
small circleSat, Oct 4 — Oita Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Kitahama Park |
| Website | https://circle.fukuoka.jp/small/2025/ |
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KANSAI LOVERSSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kansailovers.com |
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