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

Sagamiono Monje FestivalSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Kanagawa Prefecture

mangez.jp

The Sagami-Ono Monje Festival was named after the French word “Mangez,” meaning “to eat.” It’s a cut above ordinary food stalls, as renowned local restaurants from Sagami-Ono come together to showcase their culinary pride and let visitors savor the flavors of exceptional establishments. The main stage—planned and run by these restaurants—also features programs by professional musicians that anyone can enjoy for free, making it a highly entertaining event.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Sagami-Ono Central Park, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	http://mangez.jp
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@JAM EXPOSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Kanagawa Prefecture

http://www.at-jam.jp

@JAM EXPO, which began in 2014, is an event that has continued to be held even as the idol scene undergoes various changes. With the goal of widely introducing Japanese culture and further energizing the idol scene, it is carried out with passionate dedication. Aiming to be the best idol festival in Japan, it’s a must-see event for idol fans.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	http://www.at-jam.jp/series
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SHONAN MUSIC LOOPSat, 8/30 Kanagawa Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, August 30, 2025
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa City, Shonan bit / Shinbori Live Hall Live House N
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Kuroiso Daily Night MarketSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Tochigi Prefecture

kanelbread.jp

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Kuroiso Station Front Plaza, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture
Website	https://kanelbread.jp/kuroiso-yoruichi/
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Rokuroshi Starry Music FestivalSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Fukui Prefecture

starrymusic.camp

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Rokuroshi Plateau, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture
Website	https://starrymusic.camp/
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Music and Hige-tachiSat, 8/30 – Niigata Prefecture

otohige.com

Music and Hige-tachi is a stadium-style rock festival held at HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata, a baseball park that can accommodate 30,000 people. When you think of summer festivals, you might picture outdoor stages, but because Music and Hige-tachi is held in a large stadium, you can enjoy a distinctly different atmosphere.