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

Kotobuki Shiriagari presents New Year! (Ltd.) Saru-Hage Rock FestivalSat, Jan 17, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Saturday, January 17, 2026
place	Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Website	https://sarufes.com/sarufes24
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GMO SONICJan 17 (Sat) – 18 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
place	Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	https://sonic.gmo/
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Peaceful WorldSaitama Prefecture, Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18

Peaceful World is a music festival to be held on January 17–18, 2026, at the outdoor event plaza of Ario Ageo in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture. Organized as the first self-hosted event by the event planning company Peaceful Harmony Inc., this marks a memorable inaugural edition. There will be no distribution of numbered tickets; instead, it adopts an open style where attendees gathered at the venue can watch freely. Over two chilly days, the festival will welcome many performers.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026
place	Outdoor Event Plaza, Ario Ageo, 29-14, Ichichome-kita, Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture
Appearance	[1/17] Sweet-toothed Boys / H!☆7
Website	https://peaceful-harmony.com/

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Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture

http://www.ongakunomachi.jp

Schedule	Saturday, January 17, 2026
place	Kawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/
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Dera Rock Festival: Tokyo EditionSun, Jan 18, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Sunday, January 18, 2026
place	Tokyo Metropolis Setagaya City ERA / SHELTER / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / WAVER / MOSAiC
Website	https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/
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earth garden “Winter”Sun 1/18 – Mon 1/19, Tokyo

http://www.earth-garden.jp

Schedule	Sun–Mon, Jan 18–19, 2026
place	Zelkova-lined avenue at Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.earth-garden.jp/event/eg-2024-winter/
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