[2025–2026] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu & Okinawa and Featured Must-See Events

This popular event, previously held in Tokyo and Osaka, moved its venue to Okinawa in 2022 and has been gradually expanding in scale. It features buzzworthy artists as well as performers active in the local scene. With hip-hop and DJ performances, it’s designed to be enjoyed without being tied to any single music genre. While listening to music across two stages, be sure to check out the food and drinks at the popular food booths in Nago City, Okinawa, where the event takes place.

A showcase festival that brings together up-and-coming artists active in Japan and abroad. Festival and music industry professionals are invited to discover new talent. In Japan, one of the earliest and most notable organizers is the Music Lane Festival Okinawa. Because it receives many participation offers from overseas, this format is more common outside Japan, and it’s an exciting event where general audiences can encounter artists who may soon break through.