Kanto Winter Festival Information [2026]: Must-See Events for Music Lovers

Last updated:2026/3/13

Kanto Winter Festival Information [2026]: Must-See Events for Music Lovers

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

The season for winter festivals—the musical celebration that colors Kanto’s winter—has arrived.

With fiery performances that blow away the cold and a dreamlike atmosphere you can experience only in winter, it captivates the hearts of music fans.

Feel the immersive sound unique to indoor venues and the sense of openness offered by outdoor stages, even in winter.

Why not make this winter unforgettable with a supreme musical experience woven by a diverse lineup of artists?

Past events

BONIN ISLAND JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.boninislandjazz.com

Schedule	Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
place	Chichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo
Website	https://www.boninislandjazz.com/
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Good evening, konya-nyachiha!Fri, Dec 5 – Sat, Dec 6, Tokyo

http://www.fujio-90fes.jp

Schedule	Fri, Dec 5–Sat, Dec 6, 2025
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
Website	https://www.fujio-90fes.jp/music.html

MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPANDec 5 (Fri) – 7 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture

http://www.montreuxjazz.jp

One of the world’s three major jazz festivals, the Montreux Jazz Festival, is set to be held in Tokyo this October as Montreux Jazz Festival Japan 2016! In addition to live performances by top artists from Japan and abroad, a variety of events such as workshops will also take place.

Schedule	Fri–Sun, Dec 5–7, 2025
place	Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	http://www.montreuxjazz.jp
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SUMIDA BLOCK FESTIVALDec 6 (Sat) – 7 (Sun), Tokyo Metropolis

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPgLAOpEy0N

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Dec 6–7, 2025
place	Sumida Park Soyokaze Plaza, Sumida City, Tokyo
Website	https://sumidablockfes.com/
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At ShimokitazawaSat, Dec 6 – Tokyo Metropolis

https://www.instagram.com/p/DM2h7r1xtZq

A circuit-style event held in the Shimokitazawa area—home to restaurants, vintage clothing stores, record shops, and live houses, and a hub for diverse culture—Shimokitazawa Nite. The organizers are the band THE Love Ningen. The event is held with the theme of creating new connections through music. With a stamp rally and performances by elementary and junior high school bands, it’s an event that can be enjoyed not only by adults but also by children.

Schedule	Saturday, December 6, 2025
place	Tokyo, Setagaya City, Shangri-La / CLUB251 / 440 / BASEMENTBAR / THREE / Flowers Loft / mona records / CREAM / ReG / SHELTER / LIVE HAUS / MOSAiC / DaisyBar / Laguna / ERA / WAVER / Chikamatsu / Chikamichi (Shortcut) / Otema-e / Shimokita Senrogai Open Space / Shimokitazawa Station Front Plaza
Website	http://www.shimokita-nite.net/
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