Nationwide EDM Festivals [2025–2026]: A Roundup of Dance Music Events

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

The EDM scene, which could now be called mainstream overseas.

Its popularity in Japan is tremendous as well, and many EDM festivals are held across the country—from fun, pop dance music anyone can enjoy to core genres like house and techno.

In this article, we’ll introduce EDM festivals held nationwide.

This scene includes many events that originated abroad, and it’s not uncommon for big-name international DJs to visit Japan.

At the same time, there are DIY-style events featuring domestic DJs, so find the ones you like and join in!

Past events

MomentFri 7/4 – Sun 7/6 Nara Prefecture

moment-jp.com

Schedule	Fri, Jul 4–Sun, Jul 6, 2025
place	Dorogawa Campground, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture
Website	https://moment-jp.com/
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Body&SOUL JAPANSun, 6/8, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.bodyandsoul-japan.com

Body&SOUL JAPAN is Japan’s premier house music festival. True to its uncompromising spirit across eras, it delivers only good music, untouched by trends. Its lineup is filled with legends who have shaped history. Expect a spiritual experience.

Schedule	Sunday, June 8, 2025
place	Kiranah Garden Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo
Website	http://www.bodyandsoul-japan.com/
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PARAMOUNTMay 24 (Sat) – 25 (Sun), Gunma Prefecture

paramount-jp.net

Schedule	Sat., May 24–Sun., May 25, 2025
place	Gunma Prefecture, Tone District, Minakami Town, Gunma Cycle Sports Center
Website	https://paramount-jp.net/
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