January Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of New Year’s music events, including winter festivals and outdoor live shows

This is a rock festival organized by manga artist Kotobuki Shiriagari. It began with the idea that, while people might want to go to a rock festival, it seems like a hassle—so why not do it ourselves? It started as an internal event for company associates, and since 2008 it has been held as a rock event that draws an audience. The participating artists are truly eclectic: rock, solo acoustic sets, and uniquely individual performances that defy genre labels. It’s definitely more than just a rock festival—you’re guaranteed an experience unlike anything you’ve had before. I’d love to attend someday.

This is a large-scale music event organized by internet services company GMO and event planning/production firm Creativeman. It features GMO’s catchphrase, “No.

We will also launch 'No.1 Services' from Japan at this event.

Aiming to become a top-tier music festival, it also boasts an appealing concept. The lineup features buzzworthy artists active across a range of genres, from dance music to rock—not only from Japan but also special guests from overseas. It looks set to be a special time where, while in Japan, you can feel as if you’re at an international event.

The cozy, community-driven music festival created by Tama Ward residents began in 2011. It’s held to provide a stage for artists active around Tama Ward and to boost local vitality and交流 through music. Participating artists cover a wide range of genres—jazz, brass band, dance, rock, pop—offering programs that people of all ages can enjoy. It’s a wonderful environment where local children can grow up familiar with music and have the chance to perform on stage. We hope you’ll join with your family!

Hosted by the web magazine “earth garden,” this event is a community festival themed around an “organic and ecological lifestyle,” featuring not only live performances but also talk sessions, eco- and organic-focused shops, and food and drink booths lining the venue. While earth garden originally functioned as an event production office, it gradually began operating media as well, approaching the management of outdoor festivals as a form of media in itself. This edition is the first of the four annual events and marks the winter installment.