Summer Music Festivals Held in Western Japan [2025–2026]

SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.

This event presented by FM802 began with the wish to let radio listeners see live performances by the artists they request on radio programs. Hearing the music you usually listen to on the radio performed right in front of you makes the experience even more moving. The official website is also accepting requests for songs you’d like to hear on the day of the event, so why not request your favorite track?

The HAKASE TARO Music Festival is a revamped version of the annual summer festival hosted by Taro Hakase since 2002, relaunched with a new concept in 2019. Held as an outdoor festival in two locations—Kyoto and Tokyo—both venues are places where you can feel Japan’s history, offering a new experience of enjoying contemporary music. In Kyoto, the venue is a shrine, promising an even more special time. Exploring Kyoto’s history or strolling through the city before attending the event will likely enhance the way you enjoy it.

Japan’s largest dance music festival born in Osaka! Centered around performances by world-class DJs and popular domestic singers, and packed to the brim with fashion, gourmet food, and even comedy, it’s the ultimate participatory entertainment experience overflowing with fun.

This is a new event held at Nukata Nature Field in Aichi Prefecture, where you can enjoy the theme of Music × Outdoors × Sauna × Coffee. One of the pleasures you can only experience while camping is sipping coffee outdoors as you gaze at the campfire; when the soothing sound of an acoustic guitar drifts from the stage, you’ll forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sharpen your senses, immerse yourself in nature with your whole body, and spend time away from the digital world—it’s a truly special experience. For those who want to lose themselves in music without distractions, it’s the perfect setting.