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
Gunma Prefecture
HOTEI FESJuly 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 |
| place | G Messe Gunma, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/25] Momoiro Clover Z / 10-FEET / MAN WITH A MISSION / Tomoyasu Hotei / [7/26] Aina the End / BUCK-TICK / THE YELLOW MONKEY / Tomoyasu Hotei |
| Website | https://hotei-fes.com/ |
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GFEST.Sat 10/10–Sun 10/11, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | G Messe Gunma, 12-24 Iwaoshi-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma Prefecture |
| Appearance | Creephyp / Novelbright / Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas / BLUE ENCOUNT / Marsi / and more |
| Website | https://event.spaceshower.jp/gfest/ |
Toyama Prefecture
ONE FES -imizu music festival-May 3 (Sun) – 4 (Mon), Toyama Prefecture
This open-air music festival from Toyama was named by combining the “wan” of Toyama Bay with the desire to create “the place in the prefecture that gathers the most smiles and love.” Set in Imizu City’s Kaiwomaru Park—one of the prefecture’s premier locations with views of the Shinminato Bridge, the sailing ship Kaiwomaru, and the towering Tateyama Mountain Range—local volunteers continue to hold the event to contribute to the community through music and food. A hallmark of the festival is its family-friendly focus, with nursing rooms, diaper-changing stations, and play areas for children. It will be held over two days during Golden Week in 2026.
ONE FES 2025 will be held in Toyama in May!
| Schedule | Sun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Kaiōmaru Park, 8 Kaiōmachi, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture |
| Appearance | [5/3] Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / The Bawdies / Su-Xing-Cyu / Dragon Ash / Nanchiku globe (Soft-style globe) / Harukamirai / Backdrop Cinderella / FOMARE / 04 Limited Sazabys / HEY-SMITH / MAN WITH A MISSION [5/4] ACIDMAN / Kaela Kimura / Kyuso Nekokami / SHANK / The Ravens / G-FREAK FACTORY / Hump Back / PUFFY / FUNKY MONKEY BABYS / BLUE ENCOUNT / muque |
| Website | https://one-fes.jp/ |
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Ishikawa Prefecture
Hyakumangoku Music Festival ~Million Rock Festival~Sat 6/6 – Sun 6/7, Ishikawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Industrial Exhibition Hall |
| Website | http://www.millionrock.com |
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Niigata Prefecture
FUJI ROCK FESTIVALNiigata Prefecture, Fri 7/24–Sun 7/26
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/24] The xx / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / Hi-STANDARD / Turnstile / Arlo Parks / HYUKOH / Lettuce / Altın Gün / Chappo / Kimyō Reitarō BAND / KOTORI / My Hair is Bad / OGRE YOU ASSHOLE / Snail Mail / Son Rompe Pera / Sorry / TESTSET / Tinariwen / w.o.d. / Wata Igarashi / Yo-Sea / and more / [7/25] Khruangbin / Fujii Kaze / Tomora / Basement Jaxx / BADBADNOTGOOD / Sunny Day Service / XG / The Beths / Bialystocks / Bohemian Betyars / Brandy Senki / cero / IO / Kokoroko / Kroi / La Lom / OAU / Quadeca / Riddim Saunter / Satoko Shibata (Band Set) / SIX LOUNGE / Toreno / Yuuf / and more / [7/26] Massive Attack / Susumu Hirasawa + KAIKODO / Mitski / Mogwai / American Football / never young beach / Tempalay / Aooo / Kenichi Asai / The Brakes / the cabs / Donovan Frankenreiter / Friko / GoGo Penguin / GRAPEVINE / Dai Hirai / noon / Japanese Breakfast / Plini / Raisan / Sofía Isella / Tal Fry / and more |
| Website | http://www.fujirockfestival.com |
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Music and Hige-tachiSaturday, 8/29, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| place | HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata, 570 Nagata, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://otohige.com/ |
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Yamanashi Prefecture
SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 28–Sun, Aug 30, 2026 |
| place | Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara |
| Appearance | [8/28] Aimyon / OddRe: / CLAN QUEEN / Creepy Nuts / Kroi / Chevon / Harukamirai / 04 Limited Sazabys / HEY-SMITH / THE BAWDIES / Meiyo Densetsu (Honorary Legend) / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / luv / and more / [8/29] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / kurayamisaka / STUTS / sumika / Daichi Yamamoto / Tele / Trooper Salute / Hitsujibungaku / Frederic / MAN WITH A MISSION / Remioromen / Rol3ert / WANIMA / and more / [8/30] Aina the End / Aooo / CreepHyp / Sambomaster / This is LAST / 10-FEET / TRACK15 / Vaundy / My Hair is Bad / Macaroni Empitsu / MON7A / Rekishi VS Osharekishi / Retororiron / and more |
| Website | http://www.sweetloveshower.com |
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