Summer Music Festivals Held in Western Japan [2025–2026]
Compared to eastern Japan, western Japan has many so-called local festivals, and there are plenty of small events that are easy to miss.
Here, we’ve put together an overview of summer music festivals held in western Japan.
Why not take this opportunity to check out some festivals you haven’t experienced yet?
- 2025 Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions
- List of summer festivals in western Japan [2025] held during the summer vacation: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- List of Rock Festivals in Western Japan [2025]
- Autumn Music Festival in Western Japan [2025]
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2025]: Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Music Festival Held During Summer Vacation [2025]
- Summer Music Festivals Held in Eastern Japan [2025]
- Music festivals in western Japan held during Golden Week [2025]
- List of Eastern Japan Summer Festivals [2025]: Rock Festivals and Outdoor Music Festivals Held During Summer Vacation
- Wakayama Festival Calendar [2025]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Overview
- Kansai Music Festivals [2025]: Featured Outdoor Festivals & Events to Watch
- [2025] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa + Featured Events
Past events
Kochi Jazz FestaSun, 6/1 – Kochi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | La Vita Kochi Store, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture |
| Website | https://la-vita.co.jp/kochi-jazzfesta2024/ |
MEETS THE REGGAESun, Jun 1 — Osaka Prefecture
MEETS THE REGGAE, hosted by the reggae band BAGDAD CAFE THE trench town, will be held again this year. In this event, BAGDAD CAFE THE trench town serves as the backing band while guest vocalists take the stage to collaborate throughout the show.
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Concert Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://meets-the-reggae.com |
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Black Bean RockSun, 6/1 – Kyoto Prefecture
Kuro-mame Rock—the name is striking, isn’t it? It takes its name from Kyotanba Town’s specialty, black soybeans (kuro-mame), so once you hear it, you won’t forget it. Kuro-mame Rock Fest is a packed event in Kyotanba where you can enjoy nature, food, and music. It’s an event that people of all generations can enjoy.
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Greenland Mizuho, 1-4 Sarabiki, Obaki, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://96beans.net/ |
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Spring Jazz CruiseSun, 6/1, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland |
| Website | https://sjckobe.com/ |
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ROCK’N’ROLL HEAVENKyoto Prefecture, Sat 5/31–Sun 6/1
| Schedule | Sat, May 31, 2025 – Sun, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyotango City, Kyotango Forest Park Swiss Village BEATCAMP |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/armtechpublishers.com/rockandrollheaven/home |
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Bayside Music JamboreeSat 5/31 – Sun 6/1, Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, May 31, 2025 – Sun, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Bayside Place Hakata, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.baysideplace.jp/baysidemusicjamboree2024/ |
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mistFESSat 5/31 – Sun 6/1, Aichi Prefecture
This festival, launched in 2017 with the concept of “energizing Nagoya’s idol scene,” brings together many idols from across the country and has grown stronger and more content-rich each year. It takes place at several venues, such as live houses in central Nagoya, and some areas can even be enjoyed for free!
| Schedule | Sat, May 31, 2025 – Sun, June 1, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City NAGOYA ReNY Limited / Zephyr HALL / DIVA / DEEP / theater ZONE / LION Limited / Studio 51 / RAD HALL / TOYS / X-HALL ZEN / Dt.BLD 3F / Dt.BLD 2F / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / LION THEATER / LION CAFE / VERSUS HALL |
| Website | http://www.mistfes.com/ |
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