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
Miyagi Prefecture
SENDAI MUSIC FUSESaturday, 5/30, Miyagi Prefecture
SENDAI MUSIC FUSE is a circuit event born in the City of Trees, Sendai, built on the concept of “fuse = fusion,” with the desire to deliver various fusions of music, artists, the city, and audiences through live performances. Set across six venues in the city—Sendai Rensa, darwin, MACANA, ROCKATERIA, and LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd/3rd—acts such as Kujira Yoru no Machi, Eriho Nishi, and Masaya Matsumuro will perform. The event will be held on May 30, 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| place | Around Kokubuncho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture (Sendai Rensa / Sendai darwin / Sendai MACANA / Sendai ROCKATERIA / LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd / enn 3rd) |
| Appearance | Mountains of Karakoram / Whale Yoru no Machi / Sanshi Shoujo (Three-Four Girl) / Chakra / Erika Nishi / Manami Noda / Penguinrush / Bangs-cut-straight Boy / Masaya Matsumuro / Mericlet / Hiroto Mori / Rasonble / AFRO PARKER / HONEBONE / KOHAKU / Laika Came Back / MION (ANEMONÉ) / NEK! / Offo tokyo / ORCALAND / PURPLE BUBBLE / the paddles / u named (radica) / YUTORI-SEDAI / #KTCHAN / Яu-a |
| Website | https://sendaimusicfuse.com/ |
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Akita Prefecture
OGA NAMAHAGE ROCK FESTIVALFri 7/24–Sun 7/26, Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Special stage in Funakawa Port, Oga City, Akita Prefecture |
| Appearance | Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / ELLEGARDEN / Kariyushi 58 / G-FREAK FACTORY / SHANK / Su-xing-cyu (Yonsei-kyuu) / TOTALFAT / Dragon Ash / Backdrop Cinderella / Harukamirai / HEY-SMITH / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Yama Arashi / The Ravens / ROTTENGRAFFTY / and more |
| Website | http://www.onrf.jp |
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Kuromanta ROCK-FESSun, Nov 1 – Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| place | Michi-no-Eki Ōyu, 19 Nakayachi, Ōyu, Towada, Kazuno-shi, Akita Prefecture |
| Appearance | SAKANAMON / Sunny Day Service / Ayano Tsuji / Nara Sisters / H.A.T. / VegA |
| Website | https://kuromanta-rock-fes.jp/ |
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Fukushima Prefecture
Sukagawa PompadourFukushima Prefecture on Sunday, 5/31
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Sukagawa City, Nakamachi, in front of tette, main street (Regent Street) |
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Iwaf RockFukushima Prefecture, Sat 6/6 – Sun 6/7
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Iwaki City, Joban Yumoto-machi, Yumoto Onsen District (multiple venues / Onsen Shrine / circuit-style hot spring town) |
| Appearance | [6/6] Mansei Abe / Yuya Abe / Sekai Ichikawa / Hiroki Iwafune / Odd3Piece / Keisuke Kono / Keita Takasawa / Takaaki Takahashi / Masayuki Takemori (COLOR BOTTLE) / Chomo La Latte / Takuya Tosa / Kanaderiya Hashiguchi / Iwao Hayami / Ikuma Hara / Rinne / YKJ [6/7] Mansei Abe / Yuya Abe / Sekai Ichikawa / Hiroki Iwafune / Odd3Piece / Keisuke Kono / thing of gypsy lion / Keita Takasawa / Takaaki Takahashi / Masayuki Takemori (COLOR BOTTLE) / Chomo La Latte / Takuya Tosa / Kanaderiya Hashiguchi / Iwao Hayami / Ikuma Hara / Takayuki Fujii (Onsonline) / Masaya Yano / Rinne / YKJ |
| Website | https://iwafunehiroki.com/schedule.html |
LIVE AZUMASat 10/17 – Sun 10/18, Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Azuma General Sports Park, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://liveazuma.jp/ |
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Tokyo Metropolis
Emergenza Japan Semifinal Round 2Apr 25 (Sat) – Jun 7 (Sun), Tokyo
Emergenza Japan is the Japan edition of an international live contest held in over 15 countries worldwide. The competition is primarily decided by audience voting, with professional judges joining at the finals. The winning band is awarded a slot to perform at Germany’s Taubertal Festival. Open to all regardless of professional status, age, or background, the contest has helped launch artists such as Daiki Tsuneta, Yuuri, and Novelbright. In 2026, it will be held from April to June at venues including Shibuya eggman.
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| place | Jinnan 1-6-8, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Shibuya eggman |
| Appearance | [4/29] BERED / Baa / Sakuso / cocoon experiences / DENNISON / TADONARI / Mr. Nakamura / Monzen no Kozō |
| Website | https://emergenzajapan.site/ |
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