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

earth garden “Winter”Sun 1/18 – Mon 1/19, Tokyo

http://www.earth-garden.jp

Hosted by the web magazine “earth garden,” this event is a community festival themed around an “organic and ecological lifestyle,” featuring not only live performances but also talk sessions, eco- and organic-focused shops, and food and drink booths lining the venue. While earth garden originally functioned as an event production office, it gradually began operating media as well, approaching the management of outdoor festivals as a form of media in itself. This edition is the first of the four annual events and marks the winter installment.

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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PENTATONICSat 1/24–Sun 1/25, Kanagawa Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, January 24–25, 2026
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama BUNTAI
Website	https://pentatonic-2026.com/
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Mountain festivalSat, Jan 24 – Kanagawa Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, January 24, 2026
place	Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://event.1242.com/events/yamafes2025/
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LisAni! LIVESat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Tokyo

This festival, held in tandem since its launch in 2010, is constantly pursuing new styles and getting more powerful every year. From major names in the anisong scene to fresh faces, it’s sure to offer something to enjoy across a wide range of genres!