Tokyo Music Festivals [2025–2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Guide

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.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music festivals taking place in Tokyo.

As Japan’s central hub, Tokyo hosts an incredible variety of music events of all sizes and genres throughout the year.

In addition to major festivals that draw popular artists from Japan and abroad, there are also plenty of smaller, handmade events that radiate a warm, personal touch.

The musical spectrum is just as diverse—rock, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, anime songs, and even club music.

You’re sure to find an event that makes you think, “I want to go!” so use this article to discover the ones that really speak to you.

Past events

Oi Dontaku Summer FestivalSat 8/23–Sun 8/24, Tokyo Metropolis

ooimachi.tokyo

Schedule	Sat, Aug 23–Sun, Aug 24, 2025
place	Oimachi Station, Shinagawa City, Tokyo
Website	https://ooimachi.tokyo/dontaku/

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Kakubarism Summer FestivalWed, Aug 20 — Tokyo, Japan

http://www.kakubarhythm.com

A festival hosted by the music label Kakubarhythm, home to artists like SAKE ROCK, Kicell, and cero. Although it takes place at a live music venue, with so many artists performing, it’s sure to feel just like a summer festival for a whole day.

Schedule	Wednesday, August 20, 2025
place	Shibuya-ku, Tokyo CLUB QUATTRO
Website	http://www.kakubarhythm.com/

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CUEW SHOWCASE & CONFERENCE TOKYO SUMMERMon 8/18 – Tue 8/19, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Mon–Tue, Aug 18–19, 2025
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya City, SHIBUYA FOWS / SHIBUYA XXI
Website	https://cuew.jp/event/tokyo2025summer-jp
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PEACE STOCK TOKYOSun 8/17 – Mon 8/18, Tokyo

peacestock.jp

Schedule	Sunday–Monday, August 17–18, 2025
place	R District, 1-1 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo
Website	https://peacestock.jp/
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FLAMYNGS FESSat, 8/16 Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Saturday, August 16, 2025
place	Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo
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UKFC on the RoadSat 8/9–Sun 8/10, Tokyo Metropolis

ukfc2023.ukproject.com

An event hosted by the record company UK Project, home to numerous popular artists. Performers are artists signed to labels under the UK Project umbrella, offering a uniquely homey vibe among labelmates—alongside the fierce, can’t-lose determination that only labelmates can bring.