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
PEACE STOCK HIROSHIMAWed, Aug 6 – Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Marina Hop Second Parking Lot |
| Website | https://peacestock.jp/ |
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Shinmachi Music FestivalSun, Aug 3 — Tokushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, August 3, 2025 |
| place | Ryogokubashi Cruise Boat Boarding Point, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://tokushima-music-union.org/ |
Heisei DemocrassicSun, Aug 3 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, August 3, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Suita City, Yamato University, Yamato Arena |
| Website | https://www.sound-c.co.jp/schedule/detail/9439/ |
TETORA presents KAKUSHIN CLUBSat, Aug 2, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Suita City, Yamato University, Yamato Arena & Gymnasium |
| Website | https://www.tetoraosaka.com/news/6f3155df-ad28-4000-bd52-2a35cbcf9b8a |
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8 FestSat–Sun, Aug 2–3, Mie Prefecture
The 8 Hours race being held at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture. The 8 Hours, or “8 Tai,” is an annual motorcycle race in which riders keep lapping the circuit for eight hours. A live event will be held during the Suzuka 8 Hours, with a fiery live show unfolding alongside the intense racing.
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025 |
| place | Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/8tai/event/nankai-8fes-stage/ |
HIGHEST MOUNTAINAug 2 (Sat) – 3 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
An irresistible festival for reggae music lovers No.
Isn't it number 1? The event is hosted by MIGHTY JAM ROCK! Let's enjoy the summer at this festival that's guaranteed to get you hyped! It's held at the Osaka Castle Outdoor Concert Hall, which is super easy to access!
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.highestmountain.jp/ |
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Jazz Picnic in InagawaSat, Aug 2, Osaka Prefecture
The Jazz Picnic in Inagawa, a pioneering outdoor concert in the Kansai region, will be held again this year. This outdoor jazz festival has been running since 1989 and has featured numerous memorable performances. The venue is a special stage set up in the Inagawa Sports Park, where the lawn feels wonderful. At dusk, you can enjoy the perfect combination of jazz and the setting sun.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Ikeda City, Inagawa Sports Park / Special Venue |
| Website | http://www.azaleanet.or.jp/event254.html |
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