List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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!

Past events

Kyuso Nekokami presents Gokuraku Nezumi JodoSat, Mar 21 – Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, March 21, 2026
place	Intex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://kyusonekokami.com/news/detail/1520
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Brown Basket prezents. MIYAKO SUMMITMar 20 (Fri) – 21 (Sat), Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21, 2026
place	Hulic Hall Kyoto / LIVEHOUSE DEWEY, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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HY SKY FesOkinawa Prefecture, Fri 3/20–Sun 3/22

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Schedule	Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026
place	Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa City, Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park, Multipurpose Plaza
Website	https://skyfes.net/

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Tohoku Live House Daisakusen “LIFE” Tohoku/Kanazawa EditionTue, Mar 17 — Ishikawa Prefecture

Schedule	Tuesday, March 17, 2026
place	Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Banban V4
Website	https://life.livehouse-daisakusen.com/
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RUMBLExJAGSat 3/14–Sun 3/15, Aichi Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Mar 15, 2026
place	Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Sky Expo
Website	https://rumble-jag.jp
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Tohoku Live House Daisakusen “LIFE” Tohoku/Kanazawa EditionSat 3/14 – Sun 3/15, Miyagi Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Mar 15, 2026
place	Miyagi Prefecture, Ōfunato City, KESEN ROCK FREAKS / Ishinomaki BLUE RESISTANCE
Website	https://life.livehouse-daisakusen.com/
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