List of indie festivals nationwide [2025–2026]

MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN is a circuit event that takes place across multiple live venues in Kichijoji. The lineup focuses on next-break artists whose popularity is on the verge of exploding. It’s a can’t-miss event for anyone tuned into Japan’s indie and rock scenes!

This event is hosted by PIZZA OF DEATH, led by Ken Yokoyama, guitarist of the legendary three-piece punk band Hi-STANDARD. There’s no doubt it’ll feature a scorching lineup again this year. A must-check event for live music fans.

An outdoor festival hosted by the Yamanashi-born band THE NO EAR. It takes place at Kami-Suta Plaza in Yamanashi Prefecture, a venue with traditional Japanese-style buildings that gives it a wonderfully atmospheric feel. The rock-centered live performances held there create an extraordinary vibe, and it looks like it’s going to be a truly lovely event.

SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.

Named after the phrase “Kaga Hyakumangoku,” Million Rock lives up to its name as the largest rock festival in the Hokuriku region. With a solid, festival-worthy lineup, it brings excitement every year. Its major appeal is the large roster of stellar artists.

Microck is an event hosted by the live music venue “Mikunigaoka FUZZ” in Sakai, Osaka. It will be the first outdoor rock festival in Sakai. As a free music festival, it aims to energize Sakai with the goal of getting the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group recognized as a World Heritage site. Areas within the venue are named after kofun (ancient burial mounds), letting you enjoy a unique atmosphere.