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
Hokkaido Grand Music ParadeSat, 6/7 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
| place | Asahikawa, Hokkaido / City Center |
| Website | https://www.atca.jp/ongaku-daikoshin/ |
STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TOKYOSat 6/7–Sun 6/8, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Red Brick Park, Outdoor Special Stage |
| Website | https://strawberry-music-festival.com/ |
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Sky GardenSat, 6/7, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
| place | Kuzuhara Shrine, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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GIANT LOOP FES.Sat, 6/7, Yamanashi Prefecture
An outdoor festival hosted by the Yamanashi-born band THE NO EAR. It takes place at Kami-Suta Plaza in Yamanashi Prefecture, a venue with traditional Japanese-style buildings that gives it a wonderfully atmospheric feel. The rock-centered live performances held there create an extraordinary vibe, and it looks like it’s going to be a truly lovely event.
| Schedule | Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
| place | Maizuru Castle Park, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | https://giantloopfes.net/ |
Hyakumangoku Music Festival ~Million Rock Festival~Ishikawa Prefecture, Sat 6/7–Sun 6/8
Named after the phrase “Kaga Hyakumangoku,” Million Rock lives up to its name as the largest rock festival in the Hokuriku region. With a solid, festival-worthy lineup, it brings excitement every year. Its major appeal is the large roster of stellar artists.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Industrial Exhibition Hall |
| Website | http://www.millionrock.com |
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Forest ConcertSat, 6/7, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
| place | Tonmori Yato Forest Plaza, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/view/216-tonmoriyato/topics?authuser=0 |
Philippine EXPOFri 6/6 – Sun 6/8, Tokyo Metropolis
The Philippine Expo is an international event held to celebrate friendship, goodwill, and the Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines. Attracting over 50,000 visitors from Japan and abroad, this popular large-scale event showcases the rich diversity of culture through stage performances featuring songs and dances by famous Filipino artists, cosplay shows, and more. Japanese idol performances also energize the venue, fostering cultural exchange between the Philippines and Japan. Be sure to come and experience it for yourself!
| Schedule | Fri, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 8, 2025 |
| place | Fountain Plaza in Ueno Onshi Park, Taito City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://philippine-expo.org/tokyo2024/ |
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