List of summer festivals in western Japan held during the summer vacation [2026]: Rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
During the summer vacation from July to August, we’ve compiled a list of music festivals—such as summer festivals and rock festivals—held in western Japan (Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa).
Check out the summer festivals that catch your eye and make this year’s summer vacation 100 times more fun!
July
MasterPeace OKINAWA MUSIC & ART FESTIVALOkinawa Prefecture, Sun 7/19–Mon 7/20
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQlBWwEE4LU| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, July 19–20, 2026 |
| place | Exhibition Hall, Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://masterpeace-fes.com |
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August
SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture
https://x.com/summer_sonic/status/1943505525528027562A flagship Japanese music festival that has been held since 2000. It features many renowned artists from both Japan and overseas and is an event that draws attention from around the world. A distinctive feature of Summer Sonic is that it’s an urban, touring-style festival. In addition to easy access, the lineups for the Tokyo and Osaka venues swap over the two days. So whichever venue you attend, if you go both days, you can see all the headliners.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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