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
Otokon FestivalAug 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025 |
| place | Tochigi Prefecture, Nasushiobara City, Shiobara Monogatari-kan / Shiobara Elementary and Junior High School |
| Website | https://www.pentagrama.jp/%E9%9F%B3%E9%AD%82%E7%A5%AD/ |
EARTH CELEBRATIONAug 22 (Fri)–24 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture
Our concept is to explore what truly matters today through the wisdom and skills for living in harmony with nature, and the culture and performing arts that arise from them. The festival functions as a new community rooted in the local area. It is a new Earth Celebration where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities meet and connect. Of course, Kodo is also a member of this community, taking part in more varied ways than ever—through Kodo Village concerts, EC Theater, fringe events, workshops, and Sado experience programs.
| Schedule | Fri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025 |
| place | Ogi Minato Park, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.earthcelebration.jp/ |
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SAWAGI FESTIVALFri 8/22 – Sun 8/24, Yamanashi Prefecture
A techno festival held at the private campsite THE SOUTHERN PENINSULA. An outdoor festival hosted at a lush, high-end campsite in Minami-Izu. The luxurious headliner is Shlømo.
Welcoming AWB and PVNV, Ken Ishii, A.
It’s a danceable event featuring a star-studded lineup including Mochi (Figure) and ami.
| Schedule | Fri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025 |
| place | Hakushu, Village, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | https://sawagifestival.com/ |
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SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLDAug 22 (Fri)–24 (Sun), Toyama Prefecture
Sukiyaki Meets the World is an event that has been held since 1991 and is Japan’s largest world music festival. In addition to enjoying world music performed by professional musicians, there are a variety of workshops, making it a citizen-participation event. It’s a great opportunity to fully enjoy world music that you might not usually encounter.
| Schedule | Fri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025 |
| place | Helios Fuku-no Cultural Creation Center, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | http://sukiyakifes.jp |
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Atsugi Jazz NightThu 8/21–Fri 8/22, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Thursday–Friday, August 21–22, 2025 |
| place | Atsugi Park, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.city.atsugi.kanagawa.jp/soshiki/shogyonigiwaika/2/24557.html |
Kakubarism Summer FestivalWed, Aug 20 — Tokyo, Japan
A festival hosted by the music label Kakubarhythm, home to artists like SAKE ROCK, Kicell, and cero. Although it takes place at a live music venue, with so many artists performing, it’s sure to feel just like a summer festival for a whole day.
| Schedule | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
| place | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo CLUB QUATTRO |
| Website | http://www.kakubarhythm.com/ |
CUEW SHOWCASE & CONFERENCE TOKYO SUMMERMon 8/18 – Tue 8/19, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Mon–Tue, Aug 18–19, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya City, SHIBUYA FOWS / SHIBUYA XXI |
| Website | https://cuew.jp/event/tokyo2025summer-jp |
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