[2025–2026] Recommended Music Festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you should attend at least once

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.

We’ll introduce classic, large-scale, must-visit music and rock festivals!

From Japan’s “Big Four” festivals to major New Year’s countdown events, these picks are perfect for seasoned festival-goers and first-timers alike.

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Past events

Osaka-Kansai Expo Commemorative Survive FESJuly 26 (Sat) – 27 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

survivefes.com

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
place	Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://survivefes.com/

TOKYO IDOL FESTIVALFri 8/1 – Sun 8/3, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.idolfes.com

It’s the world’s largest idol festival! Launched around the time the term “Idol Warring States Period” began to be heard, this festival draws over 1,000 idols and more than 70,000 attendees every year, making it an unmissable event for idol fans.

Schedule	Fri, Aug 1–Sun, Aug 3, 2025
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Koto City, Odaiba/Aomi surrounding area
Website	http://www.idolfes.com
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JIM BEAM SUMMER FES in NAGOYAFri 8/1 – Sun 8/3, Aichi Prefecture

http://www.nagoyatv.com

Schedule	Fri, Aug 1–Sun, Aug 3, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Sakae Hirobasu
Website	https://www.nagoyatv.com/jimbeam-summerfes2024/

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JIM BEAM SUMMER FES in HIROSHIMAFri 8/1–Sun 8/3, Hiroshima Prefecture

rcc.jp

Schedule	Fri, Aug 1–Sun, Aug 3, 2025
place	Hiroshima Gate Park, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Website	https://rcc.jp/event/jimbeamsummerfes/

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NEW HORIZON FESTSat 8/2 – Sun 8/3, Chiba Prefecture

http://www.sammy.co.jp

Schedule	Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025
place	Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	https://www.sammy.co.jp/japanese/fest/2025/newhorizon/
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JIM BEAM SUMMER FES in SENDAISat 8/9 – Sun 8/10, Miyagi Prefecture

http://www.tbc-sendai.co.jp

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025
place	Nishikicho Park, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Website	https://www.tbc-sendai.co.jp/jimbeam/

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LuckyFesIbaraki Prefecture, Sat 8/9–Mon 8/11

luckyfes.com

As a new festival organized by Ibaraki Broadcasting, the LuckyFM Green Festival has been held since 2022. Following the relocation of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, the event has adopted the motto “Don’t let the flame of Ibaraki’s festival culture go out,” and has been reimagined with a new concept as a celebration of music, food, and art at its venue, Hitachi Seaside Park. Featuring local ingredients and a wide range of art and music genres, it’s also recommended as a family-friendly event. It’s sure to become one of your favorite summer memories!

Schedule	Sat–Mon, Aug 9–11, 2025
place	Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Website	https://luckyfes.com/
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