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
Tokyo Metropolis
NikuonMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Kinshi Park, Sumida City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://nikuon.com/about/ |
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Shimokitazawa SOUND CRUISINGSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| place | Setagaya City, Tokyo / Shimokitazawa Shangri-La / Shimokitazawa CLUB251 / Shimokitazawa 440 / Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR / Shimokitazawa THREE / Shimokitazawa SHELTER / Shimokitazawa LIVEHOLIC / Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar / SPREAD / Shimokitazawa MOSAiC / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / Shimokitazawa Chikamichi / mona records / Shimokitazawa ERA / Shimokita Railway Street Vacant Lot |
| Appearance | Yukkyun / DENIMS / Television Continent Ondo / Adult family / DALLJUB STEP CLUB / Hammer Head Shark / Riot Club / Farewell Empire / and more |
| Website | http://soundcruising.jp |
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Oaiko FESSun, Jun 7 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, WWW X / WWW / TOKIO TOKYO / SHIBUYA FOWS / SHIBUYA XXI |
| Website | https://oaikofes.jp/ |
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YATSUI FESTIVAL!Sat 6/20–Sun 6/21, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest 5F, 6F / Spotify O-Crest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / clubasia / LOFT9 Shibuya / WOMBLIVE |
| Website | https://yatsui-fes.com/ |
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MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN in KichijojiSaturday, 6/27, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Musashino City: CLUB SEATA / ROCK JOINT GB / WARP / SHUFFLE / SILVER ELEPHANT / eos BASEMENT / STAR PINE’S CAFE / Daydream / Planet K / BLACK AND BLUE |
| Website | http://miminoko69.com/ |
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Adachi Food and Music FestivalSat 9/26–Sun 9/27, Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026 |
| place | Rainbow Plaza, Arakawa Riverbed, Senju 5-chome, Adachi City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://adachi-shoku-to-ongaku-no-saiten.com/ |
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SHINJUKU LOFT 50th CIRCUITSat, Oct 3, Tokyo Metropolis
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Shinjuku LOFT, counting from its days in Nishi-Shinjuku, a music event will be held in a circuit format connecting nine venues around Kabukicho, including ZEPP Shinjuku, Shinjuku LOFT, and SHINJUKU MARZ. Upholding the mission unique to a long-established live house—aiming to create a communication space that bridges all kinds of music, forms of expression, and generations—the first lineup features cali≠gari, SAKANAMON, deadman, and more. The event will take place in October 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| place | Kabukicho area, Shinjuku, Tokyo (ZEPP Shinjuku / Shinjuku LOFT / BAR THE LOFT / LOFT/PLUS ONE / ROCK CAFE LOFT / Shinjuku ACB / Shinjuku SAMURAI / SHINJUKU MARZ / Shinjuku Marble) |
| Appearance | [10/3] cali≠gari / SAKANAMON / deadman / NEO BURNING FIRES / LUNKHEAD / Yasue Dangerous Ojisan |
| Website | https://www.loft-prj.co.jp/schedule/loft/50th |
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