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
TOHOKU MUSIC JOURNEYSat 12/6 – Sun 12/7, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Dec 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Yume Messe Miyagi, Exhibition Halls A, B, and C |
| Appearance | a flood of circle / Kroi / go!go!vanillas / Chevon / SHISHAMO / Zookeeperadel / sumika / Hump Back / FOMARE / Persicaria |
| Website | https://tohokumusicjourney.com/ |
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Nagata Grand MarchSat, 12/6, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, HoborStudio |
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EDO WAVESun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| place | Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.edowave.com/ |
FULL POWER FESTSun, 11/23, Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 23, 2025 |
| place | Hiroshima Club Quattro, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.fullpowerfest.com/ |
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PUNK IN AUTUMNSat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, RAD HALL / TOYS |
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Festival of Infinite FutureNov 22 (Sat) – 24 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 22, 2025 – Mon, Nov 24, 2025 |
| place | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Appearance | [11/22] BRAHMAN / BACK DROP BOMB / THA BLUE HERB / EGO-WRAPPIN’ / Kuroyume / LOW IQ 01 & THE RHYTHM MAKERS PLUS / MONGOL800 / RHYMESTER / Riddim Saunter / SCAFULL KING / [11/23] BRAHMAN / ACIDMAN / The Birthday (KazuYuki Kuhara, Haruki Hirai, Kenji Fujii) / G-FREAK FACTORY / HEY-SMITH / MAN WITH A MISSION / Maximum the Hormone / ORANGE RANGE / SiM / 10-FEET / [11/24] BRAHMAN / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / BUCK-TICK / DIR EN GREY / Dragon Ash / ELLEGARDEN / GEZAN / LUNA SEA / SUPER BEAVER / 04 Limited Sazabys |
| Website | https://jinmiraisai.com/ |
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WiRELESS CARNiVALSaturday, 11/22, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 22, 2025 |
| place | Longwood Station, Nagara, Chiba Prefecture |
| Appearance | 39degrees / AGE OF KID / All I Clacks / ank / ANTI NICE / BACK LIFT / Bad Attack / carabina / CHINESE HOODIE / Crazy Chameleon / THE DISASTER POINTS / FILTER / FOUR GET ME A NOTS / FrisBeeDog / FUNNY THINK / GAGLE / GIZMO / Green Flame Boys |
| Website | https://wireless-carnival.com/ |
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