[2025–2026] December Music Festivals: Winter Fests and Countdown Live Roundup
In this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive roundup of music festivals taking place in December! In addition to the classic annual events held every December, we’ve got a packed lineup that includes festivals newly moved to December this year and brand-new events that are just getting started.
December also means you can’t take your eyes off Christmas events and New Year’s countdown events.
We’ve gathered events from all over the country, across all genres and sizes, so be sure to check out a nearby festival or one that catches your eye!
- Rock Festival Calendar for December [2025]
- [2025] A roundup of popular winter festivals: Music festivals for the cold season
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- January Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of New Year music events, including winter fests and outdoor live shows
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in January [2025]
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2025]
- November Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events including autumn festivals and outdoor rock fests
- A must-see for students! Recommended music festivals for winter break
- EDM Festivals Across Japan [2025]: A Roundup of Dance Music Events
- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- Winter Music Festivals in Eastern Japan [2025]
December
Year-end Adjustment GIGSun, 12/14, Aichi Prefecture
A four-day live tour taking place from December 22 to 25 at live music venues in Nagoya. The lineup is exciting, transcending genres and generations, and you’re sure to discover new music. Let’s wrap up the year’s concerts with the Year-End Adjustment GIG!
| Schedule | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nagoya DIAMOND HALL / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
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Coming Up NextSaturday, 12/20, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama BUNTAI |
| Website | https://www.comingupnext847.live/ |
beat phoenixSat, Dec 20 – Fukui Prefecture
It’s a music festival organized by FM Fukui that has been running since 2006. Numerous artists who are gaining nationwide attention perform there. For many of them, this event often marks their first live show in Fukui.
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | Phoenix Plaza, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.beatphoenix.com/2019/ |
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MERRY ROCK PARADESat 12/20 – Sun 12/21, Aichi Prefecture
MERRY ROCK PARADE is held every year during the Christmas season. The annual Merry Rock is a can’t-miss Christmas rock festival! Let’s go all out at Merry Rock this Christmas!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, December 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Port Messe Nagoya, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.merryrockparade.jp/ |
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Diamond DanceSat, 12/20 Ehime Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | WstudioRED, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.diamond-dance.jp/ |
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Everyone's Xmas Music FestivalSun, 12/21 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Kitahiroshima City, ES CON Field HOKKAIDO |
| Website | https://www.fighters.co.jp/news/detail/202500781962.html |