[2025–2026] Must-Know Info on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions

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.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

The Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions are home to expansive, majestic mountains and crystal-clear skies.

Music festivals held here are drawing attention as special experiences where great outdoors and music intertwine.

In addition to performances by renowned artists, these events are packed with attractions like delicious local cuisine, hot springs, and camping unique to this area.

Savor blissful moments as you take in the grand scenery, wrapped in a pleasant breeze and the best music.

Use this article to help create wonderful memories with friends and family.

Past events

Rokuroshi Starry Music FestivalSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Fukui Prefecture

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Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Rokuroshi Plateau, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture
Website	https://starrymusic.camp/
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Music and Hige-tachiSat, 8/30 – Niigata Prefecture

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Music and Hige-tachi is a stadium-style rock festival held at HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata, a baseball park that can accommodate 30,000 people. When you think of summer festivals, you might picture outdoor stages, but because Music and Hige-tachi is held in a large stadium, you can enjoy a distinctly different atmosphere.

Schedule	Saturday, August 30, 2025
place	Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata
Website	https://otohige.com/
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Teishaba FesSat, 8/30 – Niigata Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, August 30, 2025
place	Kokorate, Koshiji Teishaba Exchange Facility, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture

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SWEET LOVE SHOWERFri 8/29 – Sun 8/31, Yamanashi Prefecture

http://www.sweetloveshower.com

SWEET LOVE SHOWER is an outdoor festival organized by SPACE SHOWER TV. These days it’s held at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. With its location offering views of Mount Fuji and a lineup packed with popular artists, it’s an extremely popular event.

Schedule	Fri, Aug 29–Sun, Aug 31, 2025
place	Yamanashi Prefecture, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara
Website	http://www.sweetloveshower.com
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Yatsugatake Jazz FestivalSun, Aug 24 – Yamanashi Prefecture

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The Yatsugatake Jazz Festival, commonly known as Yatujazz, is held at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. A number of renowned jazz artists take the stage one after another for dynamic sessions. It promises to be a full day of authentic jazz. The venue, Kobuchizawa Wellness Garden, features stylish Western-style architecture.

Schedule	Sunday, August 24, 2025
place	Yamanashi Prefecture, Hokuto City, Megami no Mori Wellness Garden
Website	http://yatsugatake-jazz.com/

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EARTH CELEBRATIONAug 22 (Fri)–24 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture

http://www.earthcelebration.jp

Our concept is to explore what truly matters today through the wisdom and skills for living in harmony with nature, and the culture and performing arts that arise from them. The festival functions as a new community rooted in the local area. It is a new Earth Celebration where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities meet and connect. Of course, Kodo is also a member of this community, taking part in more varied ways than ever—through Kodo Village concerts, EC Theater, fringe events, workshops, and Sado experience programs.

Schedule	Fri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
place	Ogi Minato Park, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Website	https://www.earthcelebration.jp/
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SAWAGI FESTIVALFri 8/22 – Sun 8/24, Yamanashi Prefecture

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A techno festival held at the private campsite THE SOUTHERN PENINSULA. An outdoor festival hosted at a lush, high-end campsite in Minami-Izu. The luxurious headliner is Shlømo.

Welcoming AWB and PVNV, Ken Ishii, A.

It’s a danceable event featuring a star-studded lineup including Mochi (Figure) and ami.