[2025–2026] Music Festivals & Outdoor Events Guide for Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region

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.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

The majestic nature of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region awaits you as the stage for a music festival.

A celebration of music unfolds beneath vast mountains, sweeping grasslands, and crystal-clear blue skies—an extraordinary experience you won’t find in the city.

Enjoy delicious local specialties packed with each region’s charm, and warm encounters with the people who live there.

Under a pleasant breeze and a sky full of stars, come feel the unique sense of togetherness created by the audience and the artists.

Past events

SHIROFES.June 27 (Fri) – 29 (Sun), Aomori Prefecture

shirofes.jp

Schedule	Fri–Sun, Jun 27–29, 2025
place	Hoshino-mori Romantopia, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
Website	https://shirofes.jp/

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SORAON /// The blueness of the sky, and music.Sat, 6/21 Hokkaido

soraon.jp

Do you know Sorachi, a region in Hokkaido? A new festival is launching at a nature-rich venue located between Sapporo and Asahikawa. After the spread of COVID-19, keeping our distance became part of everyday life. Even so, the concept of the festival is that we are connected like the sky above us—that even when we’re apart, music can unite us. To make it enjoyable for all ages, there will also be delicious food and a market featuring Hokkaido-focused offerings. As a unique pleasure of an outdoor festival, be sure to savor soothing music and great gourmet treats under the pleasant open sky.

Schedule	Saturday, June 21, 2025
place	Hokkaido, Kabato District, Shintotsukawa Town Furusato Park Event Plaza
Website	https://soraon.jp/
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Salmon Music ConcertSat, 6/21 Hokkaido

otototabi.com

It started as an early-summer music event born from OTO TO TABI, which has been held in Hokkaido during the winter. The venue, surrounded by Hokkaido’s nature, offers a pleasant space where time seems to flow slowly, letting you experience a break from the everyday. With an outdoor stage and lawn areas, it’s easy to enjoy freely and comfortably even with small children—another big plus. With music, forest bathing, food, and shopping in an appealing setting, it’s well worth going a little out of your way to check it out!

Schedule	Saturday, June 21, 2025
place	Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Sapporo Art Park Outdoor Stage
Website	http://otototabi.com
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Misawa American DaySun, 6/15 Aomori Prefecture

kite-misawa.com

Schedule	Sunday, June 15, 2025
place	Aomori Prefecture, Misawa City, in front of the Base Main Gate / American Square in front of Sky Plaza Misawa / Ichiban-dori (Chuo-cho, Misawa City) / Misawa City Public Hall / Misawa Central Park
Website	https://kite-misawa.com/event/americanday2023/
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Sorachi Taiko FestivalSun, Jun 15 — Hokkaido

presssorachi.co.jp

Schedule	Sunday, June 15, 2025
place	Iwamizawa Park Outdoor Music Hall Kitayon, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido
Website	https://presssorachi.co.jp/news-20220622-2/

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NAGANUMA OASISHokkaido, Sat 6/14 – Sun 6/15

naganuma-oasis.jp

NAGANUMA OASIS is a free-admission food and music event held at Naganuma Community Park in Hokkaido. Enjoy delicious dishes made with rich local ingredients along with live music. In addition to food vendors and a music stage, you can fully enjoy a variety of content such as workshops, outdoor activities, and games. Located midway between New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station, it’s also a great option to add to your travel itinerary as a sightseeing stop. Come refresh your mind and body and make unforgettable memories at this event that lets you savor all the charms of Naganuma.