List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]
While calls for regional revitalization are echoing across the country, this time we’ve compiled information on locally rooted festivals.
Many of these events let you enjoy specialty products and local foods from each area, so they’re great not only for residents but also for those coming from afar—perfect to drop by while sightseeing.
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of indie festivals across Japan [2025]
- List of Hot Spring Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Acoustic Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Nationwide Family Festivals List [2025]
- Domestic Circuit Events [2025] City Festival List
- [2025] Must-Know Info on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions
- All-Night Festivals Across Japan [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2025]
- Nationwide Camp-in Festivals [2025] Outdoor Festival List
Wakayama Prefecture
Shingu City Citizens’ Music Festival (Rock Division)Sun, Jan 25 – Wakayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
| place | Tanzaku Hall, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture |
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Tottori Prefecture
Sakaiminato Citizens' Music FestivalWed, 11/12 – Sun, 11/23 Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Wed, Nov 12, 2025 – Sun, Nov 23, 2025 |
| place | Sakaiminato City Civic Exchange Center, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture |
Sakaiminato Citizens' Music FestivalSat 11/15 – Sun 11/16, Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025 |
| place | Tottori Prefecture, Sakaiminato City, Sakaiminato City Cultural Hall |
| Website | https://minato-terrace.jp/diary/58768 |
Okayama Prefecture
Setouchi Contemporary -MUSIC FESTIVAL-Saturday, November 15, Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| place | Uno Seaside Park, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://setouchicontemporary.com/ |
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Yamaguchi Prefecture
Hofu Music Festival New Year ConcertFri 1/9 – Mon 1/12 Yamaguchi Prefecture
The Hofu Music Festival, held in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture at the start of the new year, is designed so that citizens can enjoy music casually. Under the title “Street Corner Live Concert,” there are free-admission performances at several venues around the downtown area, open clinics by wind and percussion players, and ticketed concerts featuring a full, star-studded orchestra with guest performers active in Japan and abroad. The program changes daily to keep things fresh and enjoyable for everyone. It’s a recommended event that even beginners can enjoy!
| Schedule | Fri, Jan 9, 2026 – Mon, Jan 12, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hofu City, Design Plaza HOFU / Aspirato 1st Floor Civic Space / Tenjin Pia / Aspirato 3rd Floor Music Hall |
| Website | https://aspirante-hofu.com/event/newyear-consert2026/ |
Kaikyo Fest.Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki Exhibition and Trade Fair, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | https://kaikyofest.com/ |
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KAOSUYA STREET MUSIC FESTIVALSat 3/7–Sun 3/8, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka District Park |
| Website | https://www.sanin-park.com/%E4%BB%8A%E5%B9%B4%E3%82%82%E3%82%A4%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99/ |