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
Starry Sky Music FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Kitashitara District, Toei Dome |
| Website | https://www.hoshizora-music-fes.com/ |
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Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Sumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/ |
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://sw-fes.com/ |
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Nakatsugawa WILD WOODGifu Prefecture, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Special stage in Nakatsugawa Park, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Website | https://nakatsugawawildwood.com/2025/ |
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MASTER COLISEUMSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
Master Colosseum—aka Masukoro. The original festival of sound by bands, for bands! It’s an outdoor live event where the real thrill is the skirmishes between rival acts. It’s grown bigger every year, and we deliver a more robust lineup than ever.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://mscl56.com/ |
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UMK SEAGAIA JamNightSat, Sep 13 - Miyazaki Prefecture
Since 1977, this has been a long-running event. It takes place at Seagaia. It’s divided into Jazz Night and Juke Night: Jazz Night features seasoned veterans, while Juke Night brings together trending bands and artists, drawing a lively crowd of all ages.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
| place | Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyazaki City, Seagaia Square 1 |
| Website | https://www.umk.co.jp/jamnight/ |
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Save The BirthdaySun, Sep 7 – Shiga Prefecture
Save The Birthday is a charity festival held every year in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Because it’s a charity event, admission and parking are free, making it easy to attend. However, there are donation activities at the venue, so it would be great if you could donate in proportion to how much you enjoyed the event and use the energy you received from the music to help others.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Kojinyama Park Sports Facilities, Outdoor Special Stage, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://savethebirthday.com/ |
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