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

A classic summer event in Aomori, the Yasugata Minato Festival, is coming up! The music program features different themes each day, and the Blues Fest brings together key members who are essential to Aomori’s local blues scene. In the past, the festival has even collaborated with the a-nation live tour, growing in scale as a popular event. You can also enjoy yacht cruising at Aomori Port, fireworks displays, and kids’ fair activities. The food booths will host popular local eateries, so be sure to check out the local gourmet offerings. Don’t miss the special one-time-only programs you can experience only this year!

It’s one of Japan’s largest camping festivals, organized by the magazine GO OUT. The event has expanded to venues across the country, including Fumotoppara in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, and Tenjin-hama Auto Campsite in Inawashiro, Fukushima. It features stylish camp sites, live performances by a variety of artists, booths from outdoor brands, and a full lineup of outdoor activities and fun.

Originally held as a live event at a bar in 2006, this event has been refined through changes in venue and format, and since 2016 it has been hosted as a free beach event. Because it’s free, it’s an easygoing festival that people of all ages can enjoy.

An outdoor event centered on underground music, held amid majestic nature. The main festival runs for three days, and including the pre-party, it becomes a four-day, large-scale event. It’s a recommended event where you can enjoy a club-like atmosphere in the open air.

The concept is “maximizing extraordinary spaces.” Just hearing that makes it sound like a fun festival! During the event, there will be daily live performances on a boat. With beautiful scenery, delicious food, and enjoyable music all coming together, it’s sure to be an exceptionally luxurious summer!