[2025–2026] Latest Music Festival Information in the Tokai Region | Complete Guide to Popular Events

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.

Here’s the latest information on music festivals you can enjoy in the Tokai region.

Centered around Aichi and spanning Shizuoka, Mie, and Gifu, a variety of uniquely flavored music festivals are being held across the area.

From open-air festivals under blue skies to circuit-style events that take you around live houses, there’s a packed lineup of happenings that will capture the hearts of music fans.

You’ll discover everything from local artists to popular bands, across a wide range of genres.

We’ll provide detailed information you need to join the festivals, including venues, dates, and performer lineups.

Past events

NEO AMA FESSep 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Ama City, Ama City Hall

KAWANE Summer Festival @ BIGNATURESat, Sep 6 – Shizuoka Prefecture

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An outdoor festival held at a special open-air stage in Tennozan Park, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Schedule	Saturday, September 6, 2025
place	Kawane Cultural Center Charimu 21, Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Website	https://bignature.kawane.love/
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TREASURE05XSep 6 (Sat) – 7 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

http://www.treasure05x.jp

TREASURE05X is held every summer. Speaking of summer, it’s all about the beach—and festivals! Since Laguna Beach hosts a seaside summer festival, it’s the perfect event to soak up the season to the fullest. With the crowd’s energy, you’ll forget the heat as you lose yourself in the music, and enjoying the local food and drinks is another highlight. The lineup is packed with hot artists, especially from the Japanese rock scene, making it tough to choose which date to attend. If possible, you’ll want to go to all of them.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025
place	Laguna Beach, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
Website	http://www.treasure05x.jp/
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AH1 ASIAN HIPHOP CONNECTIONSun, Aug 31 — Aichi Prefecture

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It’s one of the largest hip-hop events in Japan. Since 2023, it has been revamped from NAMIMONOGATARI and held as ASIAN HIPHOP CONNECTION. The star-studded lineup every year is a major draw, captivating countless heads. Another highlight is the abundance of programs designed for children to participate in.

Schedule	Sunday, August 31, 2025
place	Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture AICHI SKY EXPO Outdoor Multipurpose Plaza
Website	https://ah1.jp/
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PUNK IN SUMMERFri, Aug 29 — Aichi Prefecture

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Schedule	Friday, August 29, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City: DIAMOND HALL / SPADE BOX / HeartLand / Shinsakae Shangri-La / Live & Lounge Vio / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / RADmini
Website	https://natalie.mu/music/news/523492

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STREET JAZZ SHIZUOKAFri 8/29–Sat 8/30, Shizuoka Prefecture

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Street Jazz is swinging big again this year! At STREET JAZZ SHIZUOKA, the jazz festival held in Aoba Park, you can enjoy high-quality performances by a variety of veteran jazz artists. There will also be many food stalls at the venue. Plus, this time we’re taking over the intersection in front of Shidax on Koganecho, so you can enjoy live jazz right in the heart of the city.