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List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]

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

OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026
placeIzumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://haziketemazare.com
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Kyoto Prefecture

The world foreverSunday, 5/17, Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 17, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward / Multiple venues such as live music clubs and restaurants
Websitehttp://sekaiwa.info
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Rainbow’s End CAMPMay 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture Nantan City, Fumin no Mori Hiyoshi
AppearanceRickie-G / Takuma (10-FEET) / Youth of Roots / Kimyo Reitaro BAND / SLOW SHANK / CH∀IROY=N∀OKI (ROTTENGRAFFTY) × TAKU (Insist) / THE VISION (NOBUYA & MASAHIKO from ROTTENGRAFFTY) / Insist BAND / BANYAROZ / SUNSHINE DUB / Momoko Hayashi (Hump Back) / jizue / and more
Websitehttp://www.rainbows-end.jp/
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Black Bean RockKyoto Prefecture on Sunday, 6/7

ScheduleSunday, June 7, 2026
placeGreenland Mizuho, 1-4 Sarabiki, Obaki, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://kuromamerock.com/
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Day of RottenWed, 6/10 Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleWednesday, June 10, 2026
placeKBS Hall, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://rotten-g.com/live/detail/586/
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Kyoto Grand OperationSat 7/4 – Sun 7/5, Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, July 4–5, 2026
placeSpecial Outdoor Stage, Taiyōgaoka (Sunshine Hill), Yamashiro General Sports Park, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Appearance[7/4] KUZIRA / Quruli / 10-FEET / Dragon Ash / Macaroni Enpitsu / Maximum the Hormone / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Arukara / Kaleidoscope / Saba Sis’ter / FOR A REASON / Paledusk / MARIO2BLOCK / May Forth / [7/5] coldrain / THE ORAL CIGARETTES / dustbox / w.o.d. / 10-FEET / HEY-SMITH / ROTTENGRAFFTY / THE BAWDIES / The Empty / JasonAndrew / the Molars / HERO COMPLEX / FUJIBASE / Brown Basket / and more
Websitehttp://kyoto-daisakusen.kyoto
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LIGHT YOUKyoto Prefecture, Sat 9/26–Sun 9/27

“LIGHT YOU” is a hall live event hosted in its hometown by LOCAL CONNECT, a band from Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. With the concept of “a day that brings light to each and every person’s life,” it has been held at the Nagaokakyo Memorial Cultural Hall since 2023. Featuring a carefully selected lineup, the event is known for its warm atmosphere and the close connection between audience and performers. In 2026, it will take place over two days in September.

【LIVE Digest】LIGHT YOU 2025 – LOCAL CONNECT
LIGHT YOU
ScheduleSat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026
placeNagaokakyo Memorial Cultural Hall, 4-1-1 Tenjin, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture
Appearance
[9/26] LOCAL CONNECT / ACE COLLECTION / Ivy to Fraudulent Game / Masato Sakurai (Yoshimoto Shinkigeki/FM Osaka) [9/27] LOCAL CONNECT / BRADIO / BURNOUT SYNDROMES / Masato Sakurai (Yoshimoto Shinkigeki/FM Osaka)
Websitehttps://minds-llc.jp/light-you/