List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]

As we grow older, it can feel increasingly difficult to make time to relax. Chillin’ Vibes is a festival where you can do just that—enjoy a laid-back time listening to music in a lush, green setting. As its title suggests, inspired by the term “chill time” derived from “chill out,” it’s the perfect opportunity to forget the busyness of everyday life, unwind in nature, and enjoy soothing music. Come out with a picnic mindset and have a relaxing day.

The Miyakojima Rock Festival, which began in 2005 and has been held every year on Miyako Island. It’s Japan’s earliest summer music festival, set in an unbeatable location where you can gaze out at Okinawa’s beautiful sea and sky—so expectations are high again this year. Why not take part and make it a trip to Okinawa as well?

This is a spring festival held in Osaka that started in 2022. It’s hugely popular among people who love music and fashion, featuring a wide range of genres like dance music and hip-hop, with exciting up-and-coming artists and star-studded lineups. The open-air venue is filled with tracks that will make you want to start dancing, guaranteeing a high-energy, unforgettable stage. Don’t miss the flashy performances and production, either. It’s an event best enjoyed live.

LOUD PARK, a festival dedicated to metal. It’s a metal-focused rock fest featuring not only heavy metal but also thrash metal, metalcore, death metal, melodic speed metal, gothic metal, and hard rock. In recent years, BABYMETAL performed there and became a hot topic.

This event, held as a student-only, free, lottery-invitation affair, is a music festival hosted by TOKYO FM and ZOZO, which operates fashion e-commerce sites. It was conceived to support students by giving them the chance to experience various events and concerts they missed due to cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup is also noteworthy, featuring both artists popular with younger generations and a star-studded roster that has led the music scene. The beauty of live shows is that the experiences you gain from encountering real music will add color to your life going forward.