List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]
There are music festivals all over Japan, but this time we’ve gathered artist-organized festivals from across the country.
Because these festivals are hosted by the artists themselves, you can feel the bonds and connections between artists, as well as their passion for the festivals.
You can enjoy a different atmosphere from ordinary festivals.
- Artist-curated recommended music festivals
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- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2025]: A Complete Guide to Outdoor Events for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- List of indie festivals across Japan [2025]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Anison Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Nationwide Family Festivals List [2025]
- List of Acoustic Festivals Nationwide [2025]
Past events
Taro Hakase Music FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 6/7–Sun 6/8
The HAKASE TARO Music Festival is a revamped version of the annual summer festival hosted by Taro Hakase since 2002, relaunched with a new concept in 2019. Held as an outdoor festival in two locations—Kyoto and Tokyo—both venues are places where you can feel Japan’s history, offering a new experience of enjoying contemporary music. In Kyoto, the venue is a shrine, promising an even more special time. Exploring Kyoto’s history or strolling through the city before attending the event will likely enhance the way you enjoy it.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://hakasetaroongakusai.com/ |
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MEETS THE REGGAESun, Jun 1 — Osaka Prefecture
MEETS THE REGGAE, hosted by the reggae band BAGDAD CAFE THE trench town, will be held again this year. In this event, BAGDAD CAFE THE trench town serves as the backing band while guest vocalists take the stage to collaborate throughout the show.
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Concert Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://meets-the-reggae.com |
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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN FES. in JAPANSat 5/31 – Sun 6/1, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, May 31, 2025 – Sun, June 1, 2025 |
| place | K-Arena Yokohama, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.nano-mugenfes.com/ |
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Hibiya Music FestivalSat 5/31 – Sun 6/1, Tokyo Metropolis
In our “Free Music Festival,” the word “free” embodies three meanings: free of charge, freedom, and freedom from various boundaries. It’s a festival where artists of diverse genres perform, offering enjoyment across generations and opportunities for new discoveries.
| Schedule | Sat, May 31, 2025 – Sun, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall / Shibaniwa Plaza / Health Plaza / Lawn Plaza / Nirenoki Plaza / First Flower Bed / Hibiya Library & Museum Large Hall and Small Hall, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/ |
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Taro Hakase Music FestivalSat, May 31, Tokyo Metropolis
The Taro Hakase Music Festival is an event that, after being held as a traditional summer festival hosted by Taro Hakase since 2002, was relaunched in 2019 with a new concept. This open-air festival takes place in two locations, Tokyo and Kyoto, both set in venues where you can feel Japan’s history, offering a new experience of enjoying contemporary music. Before the Tokyo performance, it might be interesting to stroll through places like Shinjuku Gyoen or Meiji Jingu, learning about their history as you make your way to the venue.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
| place | Meiji Jingu Gaien Softball Stadium, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://hakasetaroongakusai.com/ |
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CoFuFun FES.Sunday, 5/25, Nara Prefecture
An outdoor music festival held on the stage inside Cofun, the newly built plaza in front of Tenri Station. Since Yoshihiro Tsujimoto of Calmera is from Tenri City, the event is being organized mainly by Tenri City and Tsujimoto. The plaza has playground equipment, and there are restrooms and eateries nearby, so it’s highly recommended even for those attending with small children!
| Schedule | Sunday, May 25, 2025 |
| place | Nara Prefecture, Tenri City, Tenri Station Front Square Cofun |
| Website | http://cofufunfes.info/#goods |