List of indie festivals nationwide [2025–2026]
There are countless music festivals across Japan, but this time we’ve gathered indie-focused festivals from all over the country! These fests are packed with up-and-coming, buzzworthy artists who are poised to break through.
Be sure to check them out.
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Western Japan [2025]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2025]
- List of Anison Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- August Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- November Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events including autumn festivals and outdoor rock fests
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2025]
Past events
Muni Fest -act14-Sat, Jul 5 – Saitama Prefecture
Muni Fest is a free outdoor rock event held under the slogan “Street performances for rock bands too!” Its appeal lies in the chance to casually enjoy high-quality indie rock bands that you rarely get to see outside of live houses. Be the first to witness the dawn of Japan’s music scene with your own eyes.
| Schedule | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| place | Tokorozawa Aviation Park Outdoor Stage, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | https://munifes.com/ |
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Matsushima Music Palace, Early AutumnSat 6/28 – Sun 6/29, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Miyagi District, Matsushima Rikyu |
| Website | https://www.again-and-again.com/%E6%9D%BE%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%91%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9/2023-%E5%88%9D%E7%A7%8B-%E6%99%A9%E7%A7%8B-%E5%87%BA%E6%BC%94%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6/ |
Matsushima Music Palace, Late AutumnSat 6/28 – Sun 6/29, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Miyagi District, Matsushima Rikyu |
| Website | https://www.again-and-again.com/%E6%9D%BE%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%91%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9/2023-%E5%88%9D%E7%A7%8B-%E6%99%A9%E7%A7%8B-%E5%87%BA%E6%BC%94%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6/ |
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YATSUI FESTIVAL!June 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), Tokyo Metropolis
Yatsui Ichirō of the comedy duo Eleki Comic is also known for his work as a rock DJ, actively engaging in the music industry by releasing compilation albums and more. This is an event he hosts. Rather than being a club music event, it’s a crossover-style event that incorporates a wide range of music.
| Schedule | June 21 (Sat)–22 (Sun), 2025 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest 5F, 6F / Spotify O-Crest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / clubasia / LOFT9 Shibuya / WOMBLIVE |
| Website | http://yatsui-fes.com/ |
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YON FESJune 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture
This is an outdoor festival hosted by the four-piece melodic band, 04 Limited Sazabys. The venue, Moricoro Park, features a grassy lawn and offers a very pleasant atmosphere. As one of the first spring festivals, be sure to go check out YON FES!
| Schedule | June 21 (Sat)–22 (Sun), 2025 |
| place | Moricoro Park, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | http://yonfes.nagoya/ |
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Light Music Festival in AwaSun, 6/15 Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| place | Nanso Culture Hall, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture |
RAD JAMSat 6/14 – Sun 6/15, Aichi Prefecture
RAD JAM is one of the largest idol festivals in the Tokai region. To further energize the idol culture that’s drawing attention from around the world and to give people more chances to discover new music, the event is remarkably free to attend. You’ll be amazed that such a lineup and programming are offered at no cost, and with thorough infection-control measures in place, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. It’s an event that creates new encounters from the stage—for both idols and attendees alike.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 14–15, 2025 |
| place | Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Sky Expo |
| Website | https://radjam.radlive.net/ |
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