[2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
The outdoor festival season that colors the Kanto summer has arrived.
Under a wide-open blue sky, a special space woven by music and nature sets the stage for moving live performances.
From venues you can enjoy on a day trip from the city center to camp-in festivals where you can stay overnight, a wide variety of events are lined up to meet music fans’ expectations.
Powerful performances by top-tier artists from Japan and abroad, together with encounters with fresh new talent, will make your summer memories shine.
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August
LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture
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!
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026 |
| place | Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park) |
| Website | https://luckyfes.com/ |
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
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.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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@JAM EXPOAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture
@JAM EXPO, which began in 2014, is an event that has continued to be held even as the idol scene undergoes various changes. With the goal of widely introducing Japanese culture and further energizing the idol scene, it is carried out with passionate dedication. Aiming to be the best idol festival in Japan, it’s a must-see event for idol fans.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 |
| place | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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