Music festival held during the summer vacation [2025–2026]
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.
- August Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2025]: A Complete Guide to Outdoor Events for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- July Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock festivals, and other music events
- October Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Eastern Japan Summer Festivals [2025]: Rock Festivals and Outdoor Music Festivals Held During Summer Vacation
- Rock Festival Calendar for August [2025]
- April Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events such as spring festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- [Held in 2025] Recommended Music Festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you should visit at least once
- [2025] Complete Kanto Summer Festival Guide: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Info
- Summer Music Festivals Held in Western Japan [2025]
- Summer Music Festivals Held in Eastern Japan [2025]
- List of summer festivals in western Japan [2025] held during the summer vacation: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
Past events
STREET JAZZ SHIZUOKAFri 8/29–Sat 8/30, Shizuoka Prefecture
Street Jazz is swinging big again this year! At STREET JAZZ SHIZUOKA, the jazz festival held in Aoba Park, you can enjoy high-quality performances by a variety of veteran jazz artists. There will also be many food stalls at the venue. Plus, this time we’re taking over the intersection in front of Shidax on Koganecho, so you can enjoy live jazz right in the heart of the city.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 29–Sat, Aug 30, 2025 |
| place | Aoba Park, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://streetjazz-shizuoka.com |
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Kita Canal Sound EnergyHokkaido, Sat 8/30 – Sun 8/31
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, Ironai 3-6 / Canal Park |
| Website | https://otaru.gr.jp/tourist/natuhazimaru2024otaruasakusabasiorudeizunaito%EF%BD%96ol-217-20-21 |
Fire of VitalityHokkaido, Sat 8/30 – Sun 8/31
A free outdoor festival held in front of Tomakomai Station in Hokkaido! Kassei no Hi has been running since 2014. Through this music event, we aim to generate vibrancy and revitalize the downtown area around Tomakomai Station. The town center should be a symbol of the city and a source of pride. We hope it becomes a place where everyone can have fun and a spark that gives the younger generation dreams.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido Komaki City Tomakomai Station Front Amusement Park Special Stage |
| Website | https://activefire.net/ |
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ASUTO MUSIC PARKSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Xebio Arena Sendai / Mori-no-Hiroba Park |
| Website | https://asutomusicpark.com/index.html |
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ONA FESSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Fukushima Prefecture
This is an outdoor festival held at Misaki Park’s Open-Air Music Hall in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. Many bands you don’t usually get to see outdoors will perform, making it a musically fascinating festival. It’s highly recommended for those who want to fully enjoy music in the Fukushima outdoors, and because the scale isn’t overwhelming, it’s also a great fit for people who love music but don’t have much festival experience.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Misaki Park Outdoor Music Hall, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | http://onafes2013.jimdo.com |
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Aizu Sake Sound FestivalSat, Aug 30 - Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Aizuwakamatsu City, Ai Bagel / Kazemachitei / DOGHOUSE / Chuo Children's Park |
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a-nation TokyoSat 8/30–Sun 8/31, Tokyo Metropolis
a-nation, organized by Avex, is a large-scale music festival that has been held since 2002. With a lineup packed with popular artists, it continues to captivate many music fans every year. In 2018, the festival expanded in scale and was held over six days across four cities in Japan. The Tokyo shows took place over two days at Ajinomoto Stadium.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Ajinomoto Stadium, Chofu City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://a-nation.net/ |
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