List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

In this article, we’ll focus on rock festivals among the many music festivals held across Japan.

Did you know that thrilling stages take place all year round, regardless of the season? From massive festivals that Japanese rock fans can’t get enough of to cozy, community-based events, the variety is truly wide-ranging.

We’ve clearly compiled event information to make it easier to find the rock festivals that catch your eye.

Be sure to look for the next festival you want to attend!

Osaka Prefecture

Pangea EXPOSaturday, 6/13, Osaka Prefecture

Pangea EXPO is a circuit-style music event held across the entire area to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the live music venue Pangea, which was founded in 2011 in Osaka’s America-mura. Using multiple nearby venues such as BIGCAT, ANIMA, SUNHALL, and HOKAGE, the event allows attendees to walk around the neighborhood while enjoying performances by a diverse lineup of artists. It is presented by GREENS, a leading live event promoter, with support from FM802. The event will take place on June 13, 2026.

Schedule	Saturday, June 13, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, around the Nishishinsaibashi Amerikamura area (BIGCAT / Pangea / ANIMA / SUNHALL / CYPRESS LOUNGE / BRONZE / SINKAGURA / HOKAGE / iiie / DROP / BEYOND / GREEN STUDIO)
Appearance	Ai wa zubon / Akane Streaking Crowd / Alaska Jam / 171 / EVE OF THE LAIN / AIRFLIP / EPISODE / Taiiku Okazaki / 8otto / Kazuki Yamamori / Clitoricris / GOOD4NOTHING / SABOTEN / Sanshishoujo / THE SKIPPERS / The Ninks / the bercedes menz / Sex Machine!! / DUCK HOUSE / dustbox / TENDOUJI / DENIMS / DeNeel / Top Secret Man / Nerd Magnet / Hadaka Eda / Bye-Bye-Hand no Houteishiki / BURL / PALM / Village Man’s Store / Biwako-kun / PJJ / FATE BOX / Friezian / Black petrol / FRONTIER BACKYARD / POT / muk / MowMow LuLu Gyaban / mogari / Yosakoi Man / Liaroid Cinema / Naked Body / Ressentiment / RAZORS EDGE / LOSTAGE / Aka-Inu / Afterhours / Otogibanashi / grating hunny / THE CHINA WIFE MOTORS / Shishoshi / downt / Haku. / HAWAIIAN6 / bacho / Asunaro Hakuchuumu / urema / Contemporary Life / The Sisters High / Piano Girl / YOWLL / Large House Satisfaction / LONE / After Soul / Kappa Minus / Sake on an Empty Stomach / Squeeze Men / Pupu Brand (One Night Special Set) / Yureru Ami (Yureru)
Website	https://livepangea.com/live/pangea-expo-2026
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All-You-Can-Watch OsakaSat, Jul 4 – Osaka Prefecture

http://www.mihoudai.jp

Schedule	Saturday, July 4, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City BIGCAT / SUNHALL / SUNHALL WEST / SUNHALL B1F / JANUS / OSAKA MUSE / ANIMA / FANJtwice / DROP / BEYOND / VARON / BRONZE / club vijon / AtlantiQs / Pangea / Shinkaigaku (Shin-Kagura) / KING COBRA / hills Bread Factory / FANJ / CIRCUS Osaka / HOKAGE
Website	http://www.mihoudai.jp/
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Fish FestivalOsaka Prefecture, Sun 7/19–Mon 7/20

Schedule	Sunday–Monday, July 19–20, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Nishi Ward, around Horie (multiple live music venues) / Toyonaka City, 1-7 Hattori Ryokuchi, Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall
Appearance	[7/19] soratobiwo / Ashigaru Youth / After Hours / If That’s You, Then I’m Like This / JUNIOR BREATH / about a ROOM / SKIZZOIDMAN / Hayashi Life / RobotMeetRobo / MOTHERCOAT / Sakones / The Six Blitz / Hashiguchi Kanaderiya / Hanagara Lantern / Round Head / rale one stance / Takeshi Asano / QLIP / Shojo Revue Troupe Himitsu no Miyako / TIGER & DRAGON / Chisetsu Nagara / Secret Copecachita and The Chance Osaka Branch / Bocchimaru-kun / Wonder Hisamichi [7/20] soratobiwo / Inugayo / ELECTRIC MAMA / GET BILL MONKEYS / 100 Times out of 100 / Bacon / Metabolic Syndicate / Rakuda no Kobu X
Website	https://soratobiwo.com/news/
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RUE-FESJuly 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

ruefes.com

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026
place	Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://ruefes.com/

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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
place	Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Appearance	[8/14] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Ave Mujica / Boy Soda / Carin León / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Ciqu / South Arcade / The Warning / [8/15] The Strokes / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / Ainā The End / Audrey Nuna / Cardinals / Chloé Kisha / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Enpitsu / Wisp / Zebrahead / [8/16] Ado / David Byrne / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / Alex Warren / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / Destin Conrad / Elmeen / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / Viagra Boys / and more
Website	http://www.summersonic.com
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