List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
A must-see for festival lovers! We’ve gathered rock festivals from all over Japan! The real charm of rock fests is wandering around and catching lots of different rock bands.
It’s a great chance to discover amazing new bands.
Let’s head to the fests and find tons of new connections!
- 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 rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
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- 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
Aichi Prefecture
SAKAE SP-RINGSat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Aichi Prefecture
SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / NAGOYA ReNY limited / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS / R.A.D / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / CLOVER HOUSE / RAD SEVEN / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / sunset BLUE / DIAMOND HALL / HeartLand / SPADE BOX / Live & Lounge Vio / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
| Website | https://sakaespring.com/ |
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Shizuoka Prefecture
ACO CHiLL CAMPMay 16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun), Shizuoka Prefecture
ACO CHiLL CAMP has become an event that puts even more emphasis on acoustic music, chillout vibes, and camping. It’s a festival where you can fully enjoy music and outdoor activities. There are also plenty of other activities and workshops, and since it takes place in nature, it’s highly recommended for families with children. And of course, the soothing sounds of acoustic music are not to be missed.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Fujisan Jukuu no Mori, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://acochill.com |
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Gifu Prefecture
MASTERPIECEGifu Prefecture, Sat 11/28–Sun 11/29
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, November 28–29, 2026 |
| place | Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City Cultural Center |
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Mie Prefecture
Tank-top FestivalMie Prefecture, Sat 5/9–Sun 5/10
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026 |
| place | Special venue at Cibeles Square, Parque España (Shima Spain Village), Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | https://yabaitshirtsyasan.com/tanktopfes2026/ |
Osaka Prefecture
Bukurock! Festival OsakaSun, Feb 1 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| place | GORILLA HALL OSAKA, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://nafr.noor.jp/bukurock/2025/index.html |
THE BONDS -THANKS 10TH GIGA-Sun, Feb 1 — Osaka Prefecture
It’s held as a spin-off event of Jaiga, one of the popular summer festivals held in Osaka every year. The spin-off keeps the same Jaiga vibe, where bands from various genres like rock and pop come together, while letting you savor the artists’ performances even more intensely—that’s the beauty of the spin-off, isn’t it?
| Schedule | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Umeda BANBOO / Banana Hall / Umeda Zeela |
| Website | https://the-bonds-osaka.com/ |
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MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN in OsakaSat, 2/21, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City Anima / BRONZE / BEYOND / AtlantiQs |
| Website | https://miminoko69.com/osaka2025/ |
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