Summer Music Festivals Held in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]

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.

From large-scale festivals to smaller ones, there are now countless exciting festivals being held.

Especially in summer, there are so many that it’s hard to keep up with all the information.

Here, we’ve compiled a list of summer music festivals taking place in eastern Japan.

Past events

Izuna Music FestivalSun, 7/27 Nagano Prefecture

manabulive.wixsite.com

Schedule	Sunday, July 27, 2025
place	Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Iizuna Kogen Ski Resort / Former Site
Website	https://manabulive.wixsite.com/iizuna
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Taste of Summer FestivalSat, 7/26 Saitama Prefecture

fes.tradream.com

Schedule	Saturday, July 26, 2025
place	Chichibu Muse Park Outdoor Music Hall, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture
Website	https://fes.tradream.com/
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JIM BEAM SUMMER FES in NIIGATAJuly 26 (Sat) – 27 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture

http://www.uxtv.jp

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
place	Bandaij City Park, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Website	https://www.uxtv.jp/sp/jbsfinniigata/

TBC Summer FestivalSat 7/26 – Sun 7/27, Miyagi Prefecture

http://www.tbcfes.jp

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
place	Kōtōdai Park / Nishiki-machi Park, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Website	https://www.tbcfes.jp/
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Gala Fest DASH!! ~Scorching Cool-Down Splash~Sat, Jul 26, Tokyo Metropolis

garafes.com

Schedule	Saturday, July 26, 2025
place	Ueno Shinobazu Pond Water Music Hall, Taito City, Tokyo
Website	https://garafes.com/
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Hokkaido JAZZ Special Stage at Ranran Park on the Shiribetsu River, Rankoshi TownSat, Jul 26 – Hokkaido

hokkaidojazzcom.wordpress.com

Schedule	Saturday, July 26, 2025
place	Ranran Park, Shiribetsu, Rankoshi Town, Isoya District, Hokkaido
Website	https://hokkaidojazzcom.wordpress.com

Roppongi Idol FestivalSat 7/26 – Sun 7/27, Tokyo

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp

This is an idol festival held in Roppongi, where TV Asahi is located. Since there’s also a popular music program that features idols, you might discover fresh idols before they truly explode in popularity. It’s a recommended festival for fans of idol culture and for fans of “kawaii” culture.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025
place	Roppongi Hills Arena, Minato City, Tokyo
Website	http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/idol/event/

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