List of indie festivals nationwide [2025–2026]

This is a circuit-style festival held at live music venues in Kobe, hosted by Arukara, a four-piece rock band from Kobe. Around 60 artists are scheduled to perform each year. You won’t want to take your eyes off Neko Fes, which has finally established itself as a staple circuit festival in the Kansai region.

Borofesta is held at Kyoto KBS Hall, where the stained glass behind the stage is strikingly impressive, and at the live music venue METRO. It is created solely by an executive committee made up of people working in music—such as live house staff and band members—and a large number of volunteer staff.

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Because it's a festival, it offers plenty of unique perspectives and enjoyment you won't find at other events, don't you think?

The outdoor rock festival HAZIKETEMAZARE, hosted by Osaka rock band HEY-SMITH, will be held again this year. It originally started as an event at live music venues, but later moved outdoors. It has finally become a staple of summer outdoor festivals. HAZIMAZA is an event full of playful spirit that only HEY-SMITH can deliver.

At the special stage in Hekinan Rinkai Park, Aichi Prefecture, the live event “DElicious BUns FESTIVAL,” commonly known as Debu Fes, hosted by LUCCI’s drummer Shin Nagasaki, is free to enter! In addition to featuring over 10 artists, we will also hold auditions and look forward to participation from a wide range of people.

An all-night rock festival held in June for those who can’t wait until summer! It’s a promising event curated by Jun Miura, a music TV producer and avid festival-goer, who has gathered artists he personally wants to see.