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!
- 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 Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [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
Shiga Prefecture
FEST. INAZUMA 2026Shiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Kusatsu City, Shimomono-cho, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Plaza |
| Website | https://fest-inazuma.com/ |
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Okayama Prefecture
hoshiotoSat, 5/23 Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| place | Grape Island Grape Romance Hall, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://hoshioto.net |
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Okasta FestOct 3 (Sat) – 4 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 3–Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| place | Washuzan Rest House, No. 2 Observatory, 1-2-3 Tanoura, Shimotsui, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://okastafes.studio.site/ |
Yamaguchi Prefecture
WILD BUNCH FEST.Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park |
| Website | https://www.wildbunchfest.jp/ |
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Kagawa Prefecture
SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSun, 5/24 – Kagawa Prefecture
| 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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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.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | High 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 |
| Website | https://www.kanon-kaikan.jp/event/2026/938.html |
MONSTER baSHKagawa Prefecture, Sat 8/22 – Sun 8/23
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Mannō Town, Nakatado District, Yoshino 4243-12, Sanuki Mannō National Park |
| Website | http://www.monsterbash.jp |
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