[2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information

Emergenza Japan is the Japan edition of an international live contest held in over 15 countries worldwide. The competition is primarily decided by audience voting, with professional judges joining at the finals. The winning band is awarded a slot to perform at Germany’s Taubertal Festival. Open to all regardless of professional status, age, or background, the contest has helped launch artists such as Daiki Tsuneta, Yuuri, and Novelbright. In 2026, it will be held from April to June at venues including Shibuya eggman.

The SaLaD Music Festival was launched in 2018 as a festival where everyone can experience and express the joy of music. Based on the concept behind its name—Sing and Listen and Dance: Sing! Listen! Dance!—it offers a fresh and diverse lineup of programs. In addition to its main venue at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Toshima Ward), performances are also held at the Ueno Park Outdoor Stage and civic halls throughout the Tama area. From May to November 2026, the festival will present the Main Concert, the OK! Orchestra, the SaLaD Premium Concert, and more.

Tokyo Pride is held as one of Asia’s largest and most iconic LGBTQ+ events. In 2026, under the theme “A Future Opened by Diversity and Equality,” it will unfold a multifaceted program at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza and Outdoor Stage, featuring stage performances, booths, youth, art, and conferences. Through music and performance, it will amplify diverse voices and human rights issues to society, aiming for a world where everyone can live as their true selves. Scheduled for June 6–7, 2026.