List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
A must-see for festival lovers! We’ve gathered rock festivals from all over Japan! The real charm of rock fests is wandering around and catching lots of different rock bands.
It’s a great chance to discover amazing new bands.
Let’s head to the fests and find tons of new connections!
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Tokai Region [2026]
- Kyushu Rock Festivals List [2026]
- December Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
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- January Rock Festival Lineup [2026]
- October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
Okayama Prefecture
hoshiotoSat, 5/23 Okayama Prefecture
Hoshioto is held in Okayama Prefecture. Taking place in the nature-rich city of Ibara, Okayama, as the event title suggests, once night falls you can enjoy a collaboration of beautiful starry skies and music. At hoshioto in 2016, it’s said that a very beautiful starry sky was visible during Sawagi’s headlining set. We’re praying for good weather again this year!
| Schedule | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| place | Grape Island Grape Romance Hall, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://hoshioto.net |
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Kagawa Prefecture
Hello ArenaSat 3/7 – Sun 3/8, Kagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Anabuki Arena, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.duke.co.jp/ha/ |
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SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSun, 5/24 – Kagawa Prefecture
This is a music event planned and run by local band members to energize Kagawa Prefecture. Since its start in 2018, it has been held with support from local music lovers, using venues like live houses, shopping arcades, and even rented udon shops. As a free-admission event, it has continued to grow in popularity and attendance. There are also exclusive items available only through crowdfunding, so why not take part and help boost Kagawa’s music scene?
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Takamatsu Aeon Mall North-side Parking Lot |
| Website | http://shiosairock.com/ |
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Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Street La La La Music FestivalSun, 9/20, Kochi Prefecture
This is the spring event of the Kochi Machi La La La Music Festival, held in the heart of Kochi City. As the season begins to feel like spring, the festival offers outdoor live performances that turn the city into a stage, creating a warm atmosphere that brings performers and audience closer together. It’s beloved by both residents and participating artists. Anyone who loves music can enjoy this event as the city and audience come together as one, making it highly recommended for those who want to start making music, those thinking about taking it up again, or anyone interested in participating in various ways.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| place | Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City |
| Website | https://kc-lalala.com |
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Fukuoka Prefecture
TENJIN ONTAQSaturday 3/7 to Sunday 3/8, Fukuoka Prefecture
TENJIN ONTAQ is a circuit-style event held at live music venues in Tenjin, Fukuoka, with the concept of “encounters with music.” Bands that have been making headlines recently and those gaining popularity will perform! We can’t wait to see what this year’s lineup will be like.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City: graf / Kieth Flack / LIVEHOUSE CB / LIVE HOUSE OP’s / LIVE HOUSE Queblick / public bar Bassic. / public space Yojigen / The Voodoo Lounge |
| Website | http://ontaq.jp/ |
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KURUME MUSIC FES.Sun, Mar 8 – Fukuoka Prefecture
An admission-free event will be held with the theme of uplifting hearts through music in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, so that a wide range of people can enjoy music. The stage will be energized mainly by artists from Kurume. Since it’s being held in their hometown, every artist will be giving passionate performances you won’t want to miss. There will also be food and drink stalls from popular Kurume eateries, so you can enjoy meals and alcohol. It’s a great event even for those attending an outdoor festival for the first time!
| Schedule | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Kurume City, Higashimachi Park Stage / Rokkakudo Plaza Stage |
| Website | https://kurume-mf.com/ |
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TRIANGLESat 4/25–Sun 4/26, Fukuoka Prefecture
TRINGLE, held within Fukuoka’s Seaside Momochi Beach Park. It’s incredibly appealing that so many popular bands from the loud and melodic hardcore scenes are gathering, and a two-day pass is available at this price. It’s a highly recommended festival for live music kids around Kyushu! A rock fest on the beach at summer’s end—the sunset scenery will surely strike a chord in your heart, don’t you think?
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Special stage within Jigyohama Beach, Seaside Momochi Seaside Park, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://triangle-official.jp/ |
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