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
Past events
Dera Rock Festival: Tokyo EditionSun, Jan 18, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis Setagaya City ERA / SHELTER / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / WAVER / MOSAiC |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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Hamamatsu Ongyusai (Hamamatsu Sound Ball Festival)Sat, 1/17, Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Hamamatsu Madowaku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://onkyusai.com/ |
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Kaikyo Fest.Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki Exhibition and Trade Fair, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | https://kaikyofest.com/ |
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Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Kawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/ |
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Net Generation.Mon, Jan 12, Osaka Prefecture
"Net Generation." is a recurring self-produced festival organized by the rock band Shinsei Kamattechan. Although billed as a festival, it has a unique format in which only Shinsei Kamattechan performs, offering a long-form experience through a three-part set. The Osaka show in January 2026 will take place at the live music venue GORILLA HALL OSAKA.
| Schedule | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| place | 1-1-82 Izumi, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu, GORILLA HALL OSAKA |
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| Website | https://shinseikamattechan.jp/ |
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Dera Rock Festival Osaka EditionSun, Jan 11 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Club Joule / BRONZE / Shinkagura / Hokage, AtlantiQs |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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Unlimited Calling OsakaSat, Jan 10 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Zepp Osaka Bayside |
| Website | https://freehoudaicalling.com/ |
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