[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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July
Natsukoi Sound Stage TOCHIGI with Tochigi Bon FestivalSaturday, 7/25, Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| place | Ohira Sports Park, 1547 Kurai, Ohira-machi, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.city.tochigi.lg.jp/site/tourism/88004.html |
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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TOKYO IDOL FESTIVALFri 7/31–Sun 8/2, Tokyo
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Koto City, Odaiba/Aomi surrounding area |
| Website | http://www.idolfes.com |
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August
Saki-Natsu-Warai FestivalSat, 8/1 Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Sakae Ward, Kosugaya 1-2-1, Kanagawa Prefectural Global Citizen Kanagawa Plaza (Plaza Hall / Atrium) |
Hayama Marina Summer FestaSat, 8/1 Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| place | Hayama Marina, 50-2 Horiuchi, Hayama-machi, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture |
LuckyFesSat 8/8–Tue 8/11, Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026 |
| place | Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park) |
| Appearance | [8/8] Nanase Aikawa / Huwie Ishizaki / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / AKB48 / Kishidan / Kyary Pamyu Pamyu / Klang Ruler / Golden Bomber / Shinako / SWEET STEADY / Chonōryoku Senshi Dorian (Supernatural Power Warrior Dorian) / Novelbright / FRUITS ZIPPER / and more / [8/9] Haruna Aoki / CANDY TUNE / CUTIE STREET / Takane no Nadeshiko / Ai Tomioka / NiziU / Phantom Theta / BABYMETAL / Polkadot Stingray / MyGO!!!!! / MORE STAR / Liella! / RAISE A SUILEN / and more / [8/10] Aile The Shota / ANGERME / Iginari Tohoku-san / Masayoshi Oishi / Kaori Kishitani / CLAN QUEEN / Chevon / Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku / Airi Suzuki / Chogakusei / Tsubaki Factory / TOOBOE / NELKE / NOMELON NOLEMON / FLOW / muque / Mega Shinnosuke / “Yuika” / and more / [8/11] ALI / Maki Ooguro / GADORO / THE BACK HORN / Wednesday Campanella / t-Ace / Dragon Ash / Noshishi / Novel Core / Harami-chan / Broken my toybox / MAN WITH A MISSION / MONKEY MAJIK / yama / Retroliron / and more |
| Website | https://luckyfes.com/ |
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SUMMER SONICAug 14 (Fri)–16 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe |
| Appearance | [8/14] The Strokes / BUMP OF CHICKEN / JENNIE (BLACKPINK) / FKA twigs / Kasabian / Keshi / AiNA THE END / Audrey Nuna / BABYMONSTER / Cardinals / Chappell Roan / Dermot Kennedy / Florence Road / Holly Humberstone / Jade / Kodaline / Macaroni Empitsu / PiXXiE / Wisp / Zebrahead / QUEEN BEE / [8/15] Ado / David Byrne / Alex Warren / BE:FIRST / Sakanaction / Steve Lacy / Suede / Cornelius / DESTIN CONRAD / Elmiine / Father Of Peace / Good Neighbours / Hitsujibungaku / Jon Spencer / MAZZEL / Midnight Til Morning / Pretty bleak / Saucy Dog / SB19 / Viagra Boys / Carin León (BEACH STAGE Curator) / Latin Mafia / Paloma Mami / [8/16] L’Arc-en-Ciel / Jamiroquai / BABYMETAL (SONIC “METAL” STAGE Curator) / LE SSERAFIM / mgk / Pentatonix / Suchmos / Ave Mujica / BAND-MAID / Boy Soda / Chilli Beans. / .ENDRECHERI. / Tatsuya Kitani / Nectar Wood / Pendulum / Siiiku / South Arcade / The Warning / and more |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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