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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!

August

TAKATO JAZZ & BLUESSaturday, 8/29, Nagano Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, August 29, 2026
placePore Pore no Oka, 253-1 Higashi-Takatō, Takatō-machi, Ina-shi, Nagano Prefecture

Mori-no-Taki Music FestivalSaturday, 8/29, Nagano Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, August 29, 2026
placeGREEN SOX TATESHINA, 8620-4 Kitayama, Chino-shi, Nagano Prefecture

MADARAO JAZZAug 29 (Sat)–30 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
placeMadarao Kogen, Nagano Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.madaraojazz.com/
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Takefu International Music FestivalFukui Prefecture, Sun 8/30 – Sun 9/6

ScheduleSun Aug 30, 2026 – Sun Sep 6, 2026
placeVarious locations in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
Websitehttp://takefu-imf.com
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