Music festival held during the summer vacation [2025–2026]

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.

Have you decided how you’re going to have fun during summer vacation?

If you love music, you’ll want to go to a festival at least once.

Here, we’ve put together an overview of music festivals held during the summer vacation season.

Whether you choose a nearby event or travel a bit farther, make your summer vacation even more enjoyable.

Past events

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

http://www.pentagrama.jp

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/

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Concert in the Forest of MinohSat, Aug 23, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.minoh.net

Schedule	Saturday, August 23, 2025
place	Takianji-mae Plaza, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://www.minoh.net/detail.php?page=34343

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ONE Music CampSat 8/23 – Sun 8/24, Hyogo Prefecture

http://www.onemusiccamp.com

ONE Music Camp is billed as “a festival where everyone plays together,” with a concept of enjoying music and playing freely amid great nature. The venue, Sanda Athletic, is a campsite in a natural setting featuring plenty of wooden athletic equipment, and as the festival’s name suggests, attendees can camp at the event. Even without a tent, you can stay in a bungalow, making it easy to enjoy camping. Be sure to experience the collaboration between nature and music.

Schedule	Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025
place	Sanda Athletic Outdoor Stage, Hazugawa, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://www.onemusiccamp.com/
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Yoshino Tanabata FestivalSat, 8/23 Nara Prefecture

tanabata77fes.jimdofree.com

Schedule	Saturday, August 23, 2025
place	Nara Prefecture, Yoshino District, Yoshino Town, Guesthouse Sankirou
Website	https://tanabata77fes.jimdofree.com/
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MONSTER baSHSat 8/23 – Sun 8/24, Kagawa Prefecture

http://www.monsterbash.jp

MONSTER baSH is an outdoor rock festival that has been held in Kagawa Prefecture since 2000. It’s affectionately known by its nickname, “Monbasu.” Since 2003, the main venues have consisted of two stages: STAGE Kukai and STAGE Ryujin. These two stages are set up side by side, so you can see every act performing on the main stages. There’s also an area at the back of the main stage zone where you can lay down sheets or set up parasols, making it possible to stay comfortable even in the intense heat.