Summer Music Festivals Held in Eastern Japan [2025]

Last updated:2025/11/11

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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

A Villa music festival HOKKAIDOSun, 8/31 – Hokkaido

avillamusicfestival.com

Schedule	Sunday, August 31, 2025
place	Tokiwa Park, Abira Town, Yūfutsu District, Hokkaido
Website	https://avillamusicfestival.com/

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NU AiR FesSun, 8/31 – Hokkaido

nuairfes.com

Schedule	Sunday, August 31, 2025
place	Hokkaido Sapporo City Sapporo Tokyu Department Store Rooftop Beer Garden
Website	https://nuairfes.com/
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Green Tea Jazz FestivalSun, Aug 31, Saitama Prefecture

http://www.greentea-jazz.com

Iruma City’s jazz fest, the Green Tea JAZZ Festival. It’s an event named after Iruma’s specialty product: tea. While it features popular artists who also perform at major festivals, it also hosts a Student Jam by local students.

Schedule	Sunday, August 31, 2025
place	Iruma City Industrial Culture Center, Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture
Website	http://www.greentea-jazz.com
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Yokohama Asahi Jazz FestivalSunday, 8/31, Kanagawa Prefecture

http://www.asahijazz.net

A handcrafted jazz festival, the Yokohama Asahi Jazz Festival. Since its inception, it has featured two stages—a professional stage and an amateur stage—making it an event that anyone can participate in. Going to listen is great, but if you’re a jazz musician, why not apply to perform?

Schedule	Sunday, August 31, 2025
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Kodomo Shizen Park Baseball Field
Website	http://www.asahijazz.net
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Takefu International Music FestivalSun 8/31 – Sun 9/7, Fukui Prefecture

takefu-imf.com

A music festival held every year in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, featuring top-tier performers. The name “Takefu International Music Festival” comes from the city’s former name, Takefu. The program spans a wide range—from classical and contemporary works to traditional music. Why not take this opportunity to experience world-class sound?