[2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in Koshinetsu and Hokuriku
This summer, numerous music festivals will take place across the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions, known for their beautiful scenery in every season.
Against the backdrop of majestic mountains, music performed by acclaimed artists from Japan and abroad will resound far and wide.
A summer festival experienced amid the fresh, clear air and a sense of freedom you can’t find in the city is sure to become a special memory.
Why not spend unforgettable moments on a moving stage where great nature and music intertwine?
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July
Yakirainiku Rock FestNagano Prefecture, Sat 7/18–Sun 7/19
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Nosokoyama Forest Park, 3840 Kamisato Kuroda, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://yakifes.jp/ |
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FUJI ROCK FESTIVALNiigata Prefecture, Fri 7/24–Sun 7/26
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 24–Sun, Jul 26, 2026 |
| place | Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/24] The xx / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / Hi-STANDARD / Turnstile / Arlo Parks / HYUKOH / Lettuce / Altın Gün / Chappo / Kimyō Reitarō BAND / KOTORI / My Hair is Bad / OGRE YOU ASSHOLE / Snail Mail / Son Rompe Pera / Sorry / TESTSET / Tinariwen / w.o.d. / Wata Igarashi / Yo-Sea / and more / [7/25] Khruangbin / Fujii Kaze / Tomora / Basement Jaxx / BADBADNOTGOOD / Sunny Day Service / XG / The Beths / Bialystocks / Bohemian Betyars / Brandy Senki / cero / IO / Kokoroko / Kroi / La Lom / OAU / Quadeca / Riddim Saunter / Satoko Shibata (Band Set) / SIX LOUNGE / Toreno / Yuuf / and more / [7/26] Massive Attack / Susumu Hirasawa + KAIKODO / Mitski / Mogwai / American Football / never young beach / Tempalay / Aooo / Kenichi Asai / The Brakes / the cabs / Donovan Frankenreiter / Friko / GoGo Penguin / GRAPEVINE / Dai Hirai / noon / Japanese Breakfast / Plini / Raisan / Sofía Isella / Tal Fry / and more |
| Website | http://www.fujirockfestival.com |
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August
Hakusan Ichirino Music FestivalSunday, 8/2, Ishikawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, August 2, 2026 |
| place | Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakusan City, Ozoe, Hakusan Ichirino Kogen Special Stage |
| Website | https://www.mro.co.jp/event/ichirino2026/ |
UO!JAZZSat, 8/8, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| place | Uozu Mirage Station by the Sea, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://uo-jazz.jp/ |
Push-Pull Pot pre. Shofuku Zessho FESTIVALSaturday, 8/8, Ishikawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| place | Kanazawa EIGHT HALL, 2F, Brother Building, 1-6-10 Katamachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken |
SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLDFri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Helios Fuku-no Cultural Creation Center, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://sukiyakifes.jp/ |
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SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/28–Sun 8/30, Yamanashi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 28–Sun, Aug 30, 2026 |
| place | Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara |
| Appearance | [8/28] Aimyon / OddRe: / CLAN QUEEN / Creepy Nuts / Kroi / Chevon / Harukamirai / 04 Limited Sazabys / HEY-SMITH / THE BAWDIES / Meiyo Densetsu (Honorary Legend) / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / luv / and more / [8/29] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / kurayamisaka / STUTS / sumika / Daichi Yamamoto / Tele / Trooper Salute / Hitsujibungaku / Frederic / MAN WITH A MISSION / Remioromen / Rol3ert / WANIMA / and more / [8/30] Aina the End / Aooo / CreepHyp / Sambomaster / This is LAST / 10-FEET / TRACK15 / Vaundy / My Hair is Bad / Macaroni Empitsu / MON7A / Rekishi VS Osharekishi / Retororiron / and more |
| Website | http://www.sweetloveshower.com |
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