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
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- 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
SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSat, May 24 – Kagawa Prefecture
This is a music event planned and run by local band members to energize Kagawa Prefecture. Since its start in 2018, it has been held with support from local music lovers, using venues like live houses, shopping arcades, and even rented udon shops. As a free-admission event, it has continued to grow in popularity and attendance. There are also exclusive items available only through crowdfunding, so why not take part and help boost Kagawa’s music scene?
| Schedule | Saturday, May 24, 2025 |
| place | Takamatsu Chuo Park, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://shiosairock.com/ |
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The world foreverSun, 5/18 – Kyoto Prefecture
“Itsuseka” is a circuit-style event organized by Six Blitz in Kyoto. Steeped in DIY spirit, it’s held with the aim of energizing Kyoto’s music scene. They’re also recruiting volunteer staff, so joining behind the scenes could be a great option. As a circuit event, many shops and music spots serve as venues. “The world will always be…”—what words would you add after that?
| Schedule | Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward / Multiple venues such as live music clubs and restaurants |
| Website | http://sekaiwa.info |
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SAKAI FANDANGO MEETINGSat, May 17 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| place | Sakai FANDANGO, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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