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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!

Shiga Prefecture

FEST. INAZUMA 2026Shiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21

ScheduleSat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026
placeShiga Prefecture, Kusatsu City, Shimomono-cho, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Plaza
Websitehttps://fest-inazuma.com/
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Okayama Prefecture

hoshiotoSat, 5/23 Okayama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, May 23, 2026
placeGrape Island Grape Romance Hall, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture
Websitehttp://hoshioto.net
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Okasta FestOct 3 (Sat) – 4 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 3–Sunday, October 4, 2026
placeWashuzan Rest House, No. 2 Observatory, 1-2-3 Tanoura, Shimotsui, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Websitehttps://okastafes.studio.site/

Yamaguchi Prefecture

WILD BUNCH FEST.Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Yamaguchi Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026
placeYamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park
Websitehttps://www.wildbunchfest.jp/
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Kagawa Prefecture

SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSun, 5/24 – Kagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 24, 2026
placeKagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Takamatsu Aeon Mall North-side Parking Lot
Websitehttp://shiosairock.com/
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Sound-Viewing Band FestSunday, 5/31, Kagawa Prefecture

This is a music event held in the Small Hall of High Staff Hall (Kan’onji Civic Hall) in Kan’onji City, Kagawa Prefecture, featuring a “big gathering of local bands.” It is organized by Rock & Roll Forever and co-hosted by High Staff Hall (Kan’onji Civic Hall), and will mark its 6th edition in 2026. Tickets are all general admission, priced at 800 yen, with re-entry permitted. In May 2026, local bands from Kan’onji will come together for this event.

Oto Miru Band Fest 2025-3, Kanonji
Sound-Viewing Band Fest
ScheduleSunday, May 31, 2026
placeHigh Staff Hall, Small Hall, 1186-2 Ko, Kanonji-cho, Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture
Appearance
Setouchi Ensemble / Glanz / Otofugyo / Hidamari / I-Sun Band / Saiagari LU / Takuro Toyohama & Miss Inami (Shikoku Folk Village) / ALL G’s / BONITA BONITO NEO / Black Riders / Kiss Plus 1 / Meyers / Fiesta / T-AKARAJIMA / THE ROCKING HORSEMEN
Websitehttps://www.kanon-kaikan.jp/event/2026/938.html

MONSTER baSHKagawa Prefecture, Sat 8/22 – Sun 8/23

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026
placeKagawa Prefecture, Mannō Town, Nakatado District, Yoshino 4243-12, Sanuki Mannō National Park
Websitehttp://www.monsterbash.jp
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