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
PEACE STOCK TOKYOSun 8/17 – Mon 8/18, Tokyo
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, August 17–18, 2025 |
| place | R District, 1-1 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://peacestock.jp/ |
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Reading Extrome!!Fukushima Prefecture, Sun 8/17–Mon 8/18
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, August 17–18, 2025 |
| place | Misaki Park Outdoor Music Hall, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture |
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AKABANE SONICIshikawa Prefecture, Sat 8/16–Sun 8/17
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 16–Sun, Aug 17, 2025 |
| place | Akabane Hall, Hokkoku Shimbun, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://akabanesonic.com/ |
FLAMYNGS FESSat, 8/16 Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
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SUMMER SONICAug 16 (Sat)–17 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
A flagship Japanese festival that has been held since 2000. Not only top domestic acts but also many renowned international artists perform, making it an event that draws global attention. A defining feature of Summer Sonic is that it’s an urban, touring-style festival. In addition to being easily accessible, the Tokyo and Osaka lineups swap over the two days. So whichever venue you attend, if you go for both days, you can see all the headliners.
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 16–Sun, Aug 17, 2025 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, ZOZO Marine Stadium / Makuhari Messe |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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Shiraoi Poroto Mintara FestivalSat, 8/16, Hokkaido
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Poroto Mintara, Shiraoi Town, Shiraoi District, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://domingo.ne.jp/event/30695 |
Yokota Music FestivalSat, Aug 16 – Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| place | Utsunomiya Orion Square, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | https://yokotafes.com/ |





