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
- [2026] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu & Okinawa + Spotlight on Must-See Events
Aichi Prefecture
HOT de GOODSunday, March 29 — Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture Nagoya City COMTEC PORTBASE |
| Website | https://neguse.jp/2025/08/27/hot/ |
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Otoichi OtozaSat 4/4–Sun 4/5, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture Nagoya City COMTEC PORTBASE |
| Website | https://www.sundayfolk.com/info/otoichiotoza/ |
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FREEDOM NAGOYASat 5/16–Sun 5/17, Aichi Prefecture
Freedom once overcame a crisis of cancellation through crowdfunding. It’s a “thank-you” festival for music fans, with a strong commitment to keeping admission free. On the day, live performances will take place one after another across multiple stages. Odaka Ryokuchi, the venue, is a pleasant spot with plenty of trees and lawns, and it’s also close to the station—access is excellent.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Nagoya Odaka Green Area, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | http://freedom.radcreation.jp |
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Forest, Path, MarketMay 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture
The concept of Mori, Michi, Ichiba is “space.” It is said to express both atmosphere and maai (sense of timing and distance). The event values the unique atmosphere and maai of people, nature, food, works, and music alike. Why not join to rediscover the appeal of not only music but also various creations and many other things?
| Schedule | Fri, May 22–Sun, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori City, Otsuka Seaside Green Park Lagunabeach / Lagunasia |
| Website | http://mori-michi-ichiba.info |
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SAKAE SP-RINGSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Aichi Prefecture
SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / NAGOYA ReNY limited / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS / R.A.D / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / CLOVER HOUSE / RAD SEVEN / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / sunset BLUE / DIAMOND HALL / HeartLand / SPADE BOX / Live & Lounge Vio / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
| Website | https://sakaespring.com/ |
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