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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.

Past events

Neko FestSat, Nov 1 – Hyogo Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / ART HOUSE / KOBE
Websitehttp://nekofes.net/
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BorofestaSat 11/1 – Mon 11/3, Kyoto Prefecture

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?

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025
placeKBS Hall / METRO, Karasuma Kamichojamachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttp://borofesta.jp
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People, Wheat, and SoundSat, Oct 25 — Tokyo, Japan

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
placeHenshoji Temple, Shinagawa City, Tokyo
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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeIzumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://haziketemazare.com

Oita Dream-Colored Music FestivalSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Oita Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeOita Prefecture, Oita City
Websitehttps://www.yumeon.jp/
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DElicious BUns FESTIVALSat 10/11–Mon 10/13, Aichi Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSat, Oct 11–Mon, Oct 13, 2025
placeRinku Beach, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture / Special Stage
Websitehttp://debufes.bunsrecords.com/
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JUNE ROCK FESTIVALSat, Oct 11, Kanagawa Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSaturday, October 11, 2025
placeCLUB CITTA, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://junerockfes.com/
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