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List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals

List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
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List of Eastern Japan summer festivals held during the summer vacation [2026]: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals

During the summer break from July to August, we’ve compiled a list of music festivals—such as summer festivals and rock festivals—held in eastern Japan (Kanto, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Koshinetsu).

Check out the festivals that catch your eye and make this summer vacation 100 times more fun!

July

FUJI ROCK FESTIVALNiigata Prefecture, Fri 7/24–Sun 7/26

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Speaking of Fuji Rock, it’s one of Japan’s three major music festivals. It’s a large outdoor rock festival that draws over 100,000 attendees across three days every year. The venue is Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. You can enjoy a wide range of musical genres across stages of various sizes, and at night there are all-night DJ events—truly a festival where you can immerse yourself in music. Plus, just being at a festival set in the great outdoors is enough to get your heart racing. If you’re a music fan, it’s a festival you should attend at least once.

ScheduleFri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026
placeNaeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.fujirockfestival.com
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HOTEI FESJuly 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Gunma Prefecture

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ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026
placeG Messe Gunma, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Websitehttps://hotei-fes.com/
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TOKYO IDOL FESTIVALFri 7/31–Sun 8/2, Tokyo

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It’s the world’s largest idol festival! Launched around the time the term “Idol Warring States Period” began to be heard, this festival draws over 1,000 idols and more than 70,000 attendees every year, making it an unmissable event for idol fans.

ScheduleFri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026
placeTokyo Metropolis, Koto City, Odaiba/Aomi surrounding area
Websitehttp://www.idolfes.com
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August

LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture

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As a new festival organized by Ibaraki Broadcasting, the LuckyFM Green Festival has been held since 2022. Following the relocation of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, the event has adopted the motto “Don’t let the flame of Ibaraki’s festival culture go out,” and has been reimagined with a new concept as a celebration of music, food, and art at its venue, Hitachi Seaside Park. Featuring local ingredients and a wide range of art and music genres, it’s also recommended as a family-friendly event. It’s sure to become one of your favorite summer memories!

ScheduleSat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026
placeHitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Websitehttps://luckyfes.com/
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture

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A flagship Japanese festival that has been held since 2000. Not only top domestic acts but also many renowned international artists perform, making it an event that draws global attention. A defining feature of Summer Sonic is that it’s an urban, touring-style festival. In addition to being easily accessible, the Tokyo and Osaka lineups swap over the two days. So whichever venue you attend, if you go for both days, you can see all the headliners.

ScheduleFri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
placeChiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe
Websitehttp://www.summersonic.com
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