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Winter Festivals in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions [2026]: Event Information, Venues, and Performers

The long-awaited season of winter festivals that brighten the music scene in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions has arrived.

Against the backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea’s serene winter vistas and snow-capped mountains, heartwarming music festivals will be held across the area.

From local artists to nationally renowned bands, a diverse lineup of musicians will add a special touch of color to the cold season with their performances.

In this article, we’ll introduce the venues and performers of the most notable winter festivals taking place in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.

Past events

Iwakuni X FestivalFeb 13 (Fri) – 15 (Sun) Yamaguchi Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Feb 13–Sun, Feb 15, 2026
placeGindragon, 4th Floor, Iwakuni Kokusai Kanko Hotel, 1-14-3 Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
SNS

Amateur MUSIC FES. in MasudaSunday, 2/22, Shimane Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, February 22, 2026
placeShimane Prefecture, Masuda City, 5-15 Ariake-cho, Shimane Arts Center Grand Toit, Small Hall
Websitehttps://soundlive-shimane.localinfo.jp/
SNS

machiotoSun, 2/22, Okayama Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, February 22, 2026
placeOkayama Prefecture, Okayama City, CRAZYAMA KINGDOM / Blue Blues / Desperado
Websitehttps://www.machioto.net/
SNS

Amateur Music Festival GotsuMon, 2/23 Shimane Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, February 23, 2026
placeShimane Prefecture, Gotsu City, Gotsu-cho 1110-17, Gotsu City General Civic Center, Milky Way Hall
Websitehttps://soundlive-shimane.localinfo.jp/pages/3411380/menu

Setouchi Idol FestivalMonday, 2/23, Ehime Prefecture

Setouchi Idol Festival is a live event bringing together nine idol groups active in the Setouchi area, staged at the Sub Hall of the Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall in Matsuyama, Ehime. In addition to the stage starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day, there will be bonus events, meet-and-greets, and photo sessions, making it a day where fans can enjoy close interaction with their favorites. The lineup also includes STU48, and the event—offering a taste of the Setouchi idol scene—will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 (a public holiday).

ScheduleMonday, February 23, 2026
placeEhime Prefecture, Matsuyama City, Dogo-cho 2-5-1, Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall Sub Hall
Appearance
[2/23] STU48 / GLIM9 (Gurimu Nain) / Ikoten / Sukitooru Ao / WELIT / Rina Hinazuki / Shufa Sakuma / infini / Sweet and Sour Rhythm / Suupeas
Websitehttps://subcul-ehime.jp/idol-fes/
SNS

Sound Live Shimane Matsue VenueSat, 2/28 Shimane Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, February 28, 2026
placeShimane Prefecture, Matsue City, Chidori-cho 70, Matsue City Comprehensive Welfare Center, Main Hall
Websitehttps://soundlive-shimane.localinfo.jp/pages/3411380/menu

Awa VTuber FestTokushima Prefecture, Sat. 2/28 – Sun. 3/1

ScheduleSat, Feb 28, 2026 – Sun, Mar 1, 2026
placeTokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, indoor live venues (3 venues)
Websitehttps://maplemeet.jp/news/news11