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
SUNSET BEACH CLUB DJ PARTYApr 26 (Sat) – Sep 28 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
This is a DJ party held at The SUNSET Pier & Café in Inage Seaside Park every Saturday and Sunday from July through September. Admission is free, and some seats are available for a fee. The music genre changes each day, so it’s an event you can enjoy every weekend without getting bored!
| Schedule | Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City, The SUNSET Pier & Café |
| Website | https://sunsetbeachpark.jp/event/detail/137 |
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Twilight ConcertWed, Jul 9 – Wed, Aug 20, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
Aomori Yasukata Minato FestivalFri 7/18 – Mon 7/21, Aomori Prefecture
A classic summer event in Aomori, the Yasugata Minato Festival, is coming up! The music program features different themes each day, and the Blues Fest brings together key members who are essential to Aomori’s local blues scene. In the past, the festival has even collaborated with the a-nation live tour, growing in scale as a popular event. You can also enjoy yacht cruising at Aomori Port, fireworks displays, and kids’ fair activities. The food booths will host popular local eateries, so be sure to check out the local gourmet offerings. Don’t miss the special one-time-only programs you can experience only this year!
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 18, 2025 – Mon, Jul 21, 2025 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Aomori City, Aoi Umi Park / Shin-Chuo Pier |
| Website | https://aomori-yeg.jp/report/yasukata |
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GO OUT CAMP InawashiroFri 7/18–Sun 7/20, Fukushima Prefecture
It’s one of Japan’s largest camping festivals, organized by the magazine GO OUT. The event has expanded to venues across the country, including Fumotoppara in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, and Tenjin-hama Auto Campsite in Inawashiro, Fukushima. It features stylish camp sites, live performances by a variety of artists, booths from outdoor brands, and a full lineup of outdoor activities and fun.
| Schedule | July 18 (Fri)–20 (Sun), 2025 |
| place | Tenjin-hama Auto Campground, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.gooutcamp.jp/inawashiro/ |
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ruralFukushima Prefecture, Fri 7/18–Mon 7/21
An outdoor event centered on underground music, held amid majestic nature. The main festival runs for three days, and including the pre-party, it becomes a four-day, large-scale event. It’s a recommended event where you can enjoy a club-like atmosphere in the open air.
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 18, 2025 – Mon, Jul 21, 2025 |
| place | nowhere CAMP, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://ruraljp.com |
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Surf Jam FestivalChiba Prefecture, Fri 7/18–Mon 7/21
Originally held as a live event at a bar in 2006, this event has been refined through changes in venue and format, and since 2016 it has been hosted as a free beach event. Because it’s free, it’s an easygoing festival that people of all ages can enjoy.
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 18, 2025 – Mon, Jul 21, 2025 |
| place | Ohara Beach, Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://surfjam.net/pre/ |
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Summer's comingFri 7/18 – Sun 8/17, Kanagawa Prefecture
The concept is “maximizing extraordinary spaces.” Just hearing that makes it sound like a fun festival! During the event, there will be daily live performances on a boat. With beautiful scenery, delicious food, and enjoyable music all coming together, it’s sure to be an exceptionally luxurious summer!
| Schedule | Fri, Jul 18, 2025 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025 |
| place | Zou-no-Hana Pier, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://natsukuru.com |
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