List of indie festivals nationwide [2025–2026]

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.

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

MINAMI WHEELSat 10/11–Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

It’s the biggest showcase live event in Minami, Osaka, brought to you by FM802! Concerts will take place across live houses throughout the Minami area. Whether you’re here to see your favorite artists or to discover new music, the choice is yours!

Schedule	Sat, Oct 11–Mon, Oct 13, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City: ANIMA / AtlantiQs / BEYOND / BIGCAT / BRONZE / CLAPPER / club JOULE / club vijon / CONPASS / DROP / FANJ twice / FootRock & BEERS / hills Pan Koujou (Hills Bread Factory) / JANUS / OSAKA MUSE / OSAKA RUIDO / soma / SUNHALL / VARON / Namba Hatch
Website	http://minamiwheel.jp
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Osaka AcoloadOct 6 (Mon) – 7 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture

It’s a circuit event held at live bars around Higashi-Shinsaibashi. As the title suggests, it focuses on acoustic performances, and you can relax and enjoy a variety of artists’ sets while having food and drinks at the bar.

Schedule	Mon–Tue, Oct 6–7, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Higashi-Umeda AZYTATE
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AMEMURA RING CIRCUITSun, Oct 5 – Osaka Prefecture

A music circuit festival held in Osaka’s live house hotspot, America-mura, where fans of live house bands gather. It’s the perfect event for those who want to enjoy Osaka not just on the surface but down to its every corner. With many performing bands, it’s packed with value.

Schedule	Sun, Oct 5, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City live house BRONZE / ANIMA / Shinkagura / Hokage
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YONEZAWA ROCK FESSun, Oct 5 — Yamagata Prefecture

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YONEZAWA ROCK FES is held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It has been taking place since 2017. Aiming to energize Yamagata and Yonezawa, the festival also accepts applications from bands active within Yamagata Prefecture—of any genre!