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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.

Past events

Otokon FestivalAug 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025
placeTochigi Prefecture, Nasushiobara City, Shiobara Monogatari-kan / Shiobara Elementary and Junior High School
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleFri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
placeOgi Minato Park, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleFri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
placeHakushu, Village, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleFri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
placeHelios Fuku-no Cultural Creation Center, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture
Websitehttp://sukiyakifes.jp
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Atsugi Jazz NightThu 8/21–Fri 8/22, Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleThursday–Friday, August 21–22, 2025
placeAtsugi Park, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleWednesday, August 20, 2025
placeShibuya-ku, Tokyo CLUB QUATTRO
Websitehttp://www.kakubarhythm.com/

CUEW SHOWCASE & CONFERENCE TOKYO SUMMERMon 8/18 – Tue 8/19, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleMon–Tue, Aug 18–19, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Shibuya City, SHIBUYA FOWS / SHIBUYA XXI
Websitehttps://cuew.jp/event/tokyo2025summer-jp
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