Kanto Winter Festival Information [2026]: Must-See Events for Music Lovers
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?
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Past events
Momoiro Uta GassenWed, 12/31 Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| place | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Happy New Year! Idol First Dream LiveFri 1/2 – Sat 1/3, Tokyo
| Schedule | Fri–Sat, Jan 2–3, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Koto City, Zepp DiverCity / DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Festival Square |
| Website | https://atjam.jp/ |
New Beginning FesSun, Jan 4 – Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Garden Theater, Koto City, Tokyo Metropolis |
| Website | https://www.new-beginning-fes.jp/ |
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rockin’on sonicSun, 1/4 (Chiba Prefecture)
| Schedule | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| place | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://rockinonsonic.com/ |
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THICK FESTIVALSun, Jan 4 — Kanagawa Prefecture
A festival hosted by the three-piece melodic punk band SECRET 7 LINE will be held. In 2016, there was a great sorrow for them and for us fans, but seeing them overcome it and continue to perform is truly moving. Live-show kids, be sure to check it out.
| Schedule | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| place | Club Citta, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.thickfestival.com/ |
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