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

Dream Farm Summer FestivalSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Nagano Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Yume Farm TOYA, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
SNS

MUSIC CIRCUS Presents COMMON GROUND MUSIC FESTIVALSaturday, 8/30, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, August 30, 2025
place	Matsuri at EXPO Arena inside the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai site, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://commongroundfes.com/
SNS

RUSH BALLSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.rushball.com

RUSH BALL is a summer tradition of Osaka’s rock scene that has been held since 1999. The venue, Izumiotsu Phoenix, faces the sea, where you can feel the ocean breeze, and its sprawling lawns make for an incredibly comfortable festival experience. The lineup never disappoints—expect everything from staple festival veterans to promising young newcomers!

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://www.rushball.com/
SNS

View details

Samurai Rock FestSat, Aug 30, Kyoto Prefecture

static.wixstatic.com

A Samurai Rock Festival broadcast from the historic city of Kyoto! Naturally, it’s hosted by Kyoto’s own rock band, Inuningennyonzu. Even the stages have unique names like “Dog’s Death,” “Exposed Head,” and “Seppuku”! Look forward to the samurai who have gathered in Kyoto, with a declaration of war kicking things off!

Schedule	Saturday, August 30, 2025
place	Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, VOX hall / Ohako / VOX BAR
Website	https://japanesekatanasoun.wixsite.com/2025
SNS

View details

NanoboroAug 30 (Sat) – 31 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

Nanoboro Festa is a circuit-style festival held in Kyoto City. Compared to the star-studded lineup, the venues aren’t that large, so the uniquely frenzied atmosphere of the packed stages is addictive once you experience it. It’s also characterized by each performing artist having their own distinct worldview.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Live House nano / □□□'s place (home) / Cafe MADORAGU (Kissa Madoragu)
Website	https://borofesta.jp
SNS

View details

STONE HAMMER fesSat, Aug 30 – Ehime Prefecture

shf.wpms.jp

A key theme of this festival is that it’s handmade by citizens, with professionals and amateurs working side by side without barriers, creating the festival from the same perspective. It features nonstop music and numerous booths, giving it a strong, festive atmosphere.