Summer Music Festivals Held in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]
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.
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Past events
YATSUI FESTIVAL!June 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), Tokyo Metropolis
Yatsui Ichirō of the comedy duo Eleki Comic is also known for his work as a rock DJ, actively engaging in the music industry by releasing compilation albums and more. This is an event he hosts. Rather than being a club music event, it’s a crossover-style event that incorporates a wide range of music.
| Schedule | June 21 (Sat)–22 (Sun), 2025 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest 5F, 6F / Spotify O-Crest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / clubasia / LOFT9 Shibuya / WOMBLIVE |
| Website | http://yatsui-fes.com/ |
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE presents 『CEREMONY』Kanagawa Prefecture on Wednesday, 6/18
| Schedule | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
| place | K-Arena Yokohama, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://mrsgreenapple.com/feature/ceremony?lang=en |
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Light Music Festival in AwaSun, 6/15 Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| place | Nanso Culture Hall, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture |
Misawa American DaySun, 6/15 Aomori Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Misawa City, in front of the Base Main Gate / American Square in front of Sky Plaza Misawa / Ichiban-dori (Chuo-cho, Misawa City) / Misawa City Public Hall / Misawa Central Park |
| Website | https://kite-misawa.com/event/americanday2023/ |
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Sorachi Taiko FestivalSun, Jun 15 — Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| place | Iwamizawa Park Outdoor Music Hall Kitayon, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://presssorachi.co.jp/news-20220622-2/ |
Hachioji Environmental FestivalSun, 6/15, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe, Hachioji City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.city.hachioji.tokyo.jp/kurashi/life/004/013/kannkyou/p024401.html |
NAGANUMA OASISHokkaido, Sat 6/14 – Sun 6/15
NAGANUMA OASIS is a free-admission food and music event held at Naganuma Community Park in Hokkaido. Enjoy delicious dishes made with rich local ingredients along with live music. In addition to food vendors and a music stage, you can fully enjoy a variety of content such as workshops, outdoor activities, and games. Located midway between New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station, it’s also a great option to add to your travel itinerary as a sightseeing stop. Come refresh your mind and body and make unforgettable memories at this event that lets you savor all the charms of Naganuma.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 14–15, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido, Yubari District, Naganuma Community Park |
| Website | https://naganuma-oasis.jp/ |
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