List of domestic circuit events [2025–2026]: City festivals

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
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.

When it comes to circuit events, they’re not just about music—they can also center on food and visuals, and they often become citywide festivals that make use of the whole town: not only music venues like halls and live houses, but also restaurants, temples and shrines, warehouses, and even streets.

Their appeal lies in the way you can take in the area’s history and culture all at once.

This year as well, circuit events and city festivals are being held all over the country, and they’ve taken root as a solid music culture that goes beyond short-lived trends like the outdoor and DIY booms.

Here’s a roundup of domestic circuit events and music festivals held around town.

Aichi Prefecture

PUNK IN AUTUMNSat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Aichi Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, RAD HALL / TOYS
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Aoi Crossing ParadeSat, Dec 6 – Aichi Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, December 6, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, HeartLand / sunset BLUE / CLOVER HOUSE / CENTRE
Website	http://sunset-blue.net/aoi-crossing-parade/
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Dera Rock FestivalSat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Aichi Prefecture

derarockfes.radcreation.jp

The large-scale circuit festival “GRAND LINE,” organized by RAD CREATION and held in Nagoya since 2011, has changed its name and expanded to two days. The venues are live houses in the Sakae and Shinsakae areas. While the lineup is centered on younger artists, veteran acts are also featured, giving it a broad and well-rounded feel.

Schedule	Sat, Jan 31–Sun, Feb 1, 2026
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City DIAMOND HALL / SPADE BOX / HeartLand / Live & Lounge Vio / ROCK’N’ROLL / RAD SEVEN / RADmini / Live & Lounge Vio / RAD / Party’z / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / ReNY Limited / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS
Website	http://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/
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Osaka Prefecture

JazzcalabashSun, Nov 23 — Osaka Prefecture

jazzcalabash.com

Schedule	Sunday, November 23, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City
Website	https://jazzcalabash.com/
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Amemura HeavenSun, Nov 30 — Osaka Prefecture

In this city where a colorful mix of people, things, and cultures coexist beyond boundaries, we're launching a jaw-dropping, mixed-up entertainment event—packed with art, comedy, gourmet food, and more—that only Ai wa Zubon could create!

Schedule	Sunday, November 30, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, ANIMA
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MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN in OsakaSat, 2/21, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, February 21, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City Anima / BRONZE / BEYOND / AtlantiQs
Website	https://miminoko69.com/osaka2025/
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Kyoto Prefecture

The Saiin FesSun, Nov 23 – Kyoto Prefecture

Saiin Fes is a free (tip-based) music festival held around Saiin in Kyoto. Since 2017, it has been held in spring, summer, and autumn. Not only live music venues but also cafes and shrines throughout the Saiin area become stages, filling the town with music for two days.

Schedule	Sunday, November 23, 2025
place	Kasuga Shrine, Saiin, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://saifes.net/
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