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]
- [Held in 2026] Recommended music festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you’ll want to attend at least once
- 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
Okinawa Prefecture
MONGOL800 ga FESTIVAL What a Wonderful World!!Sat 11/7–Sun 11/8, Okinawa Prefecture
This is a festival hosted by MONGOL800, the Okinawan artists behind nationwide hit songs! And of course, it’s held in Okinawa! The lineup is insanely good. It’s shaping up to be an amazing music event where you can enjoy live performances surrounded by Okinawa’s beautiful seas and nature.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Special venue at Ginowan Tropical Beach, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www800.asia |
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Past events
FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.Sat 1/24 – Sun 1/25, Fukuoka Prefecture
It has been 30 years since the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks relocated to Fukuoka. As one of the commemorative projects for this 30th anniversary year, the FUKUOKA MUSIC FES will be held. This is their first music festival as a self-produced event. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the lineup is star-studded! There are tickets that let you enjoy experiences unique to the Yafuoku Dome, as well as VIP tickets that include access to a buffet.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Mizuho PayPay Dome, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://fukuokamusic-fes.com/ |
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Dera Rock Festival: Tokyo EditionSun, Jan 18, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis Setagaya City ERA / SHELTER / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / WAVER / MOSAiC |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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Bukurock! Festival NagoyaSun, Jan 18 — Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| place | Diamond Hall, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / SPESDBOX |
| Website | https://nafr.noor.jp/bukurock/2025/index.html |
Hamamatsu Ongyusai (Hamamatsu Sound Ball Festival)Sat, 1/17, Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Hamamatsu Madowaku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://onkyusai.com/ |
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Kaikyo Fest.Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki Exhibition and Trade Fair, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | https://kaikyofest.com/ |
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Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture
The cozy, community-driven music festival created by Tama Ward residents began in 2011. It’s held to provide a stage for artists active around Tama Ward and to boost local vitality and交流 through music. Participating artists cover a wide range of genres—jazz, brass band, dance, rock, pop—offering programs that people of all ages can enjoy. It’s a wonderful environment where local children can grow up familiar with music and have the chance to perform on stage. We hope you’ll join with your family!
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Kawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/ |
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