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

Swim in the Beer FestMon, 7/21 Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Monday, July 21, 2025
place	Tokyo, Shimokitazawa SHELTER / Shimokita Line Street, Aki-chi (vacant lot)
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Summer Food FestivalMon, 7/21 Tokyo Metropolis

shokuraku.daynight.jp

Schedule	Monday, July 21, 2025
place	Tachikawa Station, Tachikawa City, Tokyo / Multiple venues in the surrounding area
Website	https://shokuraku.daynight.jp/

Roppongi Hills SUMMER STATIONSat, Jul 19 – Sun, Aug 17, Tokyo

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp

SUMMER STATION LIVE Arena is an urban-style festival organized by TV Asahi, held right in the heart of Roppongi Hills. In addition to live music, there are many fun booths collaborating with popular TV programs, so people of all ages are sure to enjoy it.

Schedule	Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Sunday, August 17, 2025
place	Roppongi Hills Arena, Minato City, Tokyo
Website	http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/summerstation/

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Tokyo Tango FestivalTokyo, Sat 7/19–Mon 7/21

This year’s Tokyo Tango Festival is a special edition, welcoming new tango friends from across Asia, including South Korea and Taiwan. They, too, are fired up to perform alongside Japan’s leading top groups.

Schedule	Sat, Jul 19, 2025 – Mon, Jul 21, 2025
place	Asakusa Public Hall, Taito City, Tokyo

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Tama New Town Outdoor ConcertSat, July 19, Tokyo Metropolis

sites.google.com

Schedule	Saturday, July 19, 2025
place	Tsurumaki East Park, Tama City, Tokyo
Website	https://sites.google.com/site/tamayagaiconcert/home
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DAIENKAISat 7/19–Sun 7/20, Tokyo Metropolis

daibakushow.yoshimoto.co.jp

Schedule	Sat–Sun, July 19–20, 2025
place	Tokyo Garden Theater, Koto City, Tokyo Metropolis
Website	https://daibakushow.yoshimoto.co.jp/daienkai/
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J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO ～Best Music & MarketThu, 7/10 – Sun, 7/13, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.j-wave.co.jp

An indoor summer festival presented by the radio station J-WAVE. This event has been held as J-WAVE LIVE, but since 2022 it has been revamped and powered up into a large annual festival where you can enjoy music, food, and a market all at once. There are reserved seats available, so you can sit back and fully enjoy the live performances. Plus, because it’s hosted by a radio station, one of the highlights is the exciting lineup featuring a steady stream of popular, star-studded artists.

Schedule	Thu, July 10, 2025 – Sun, July 13, 2025
place	Tokyo, Shibuya City, Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium / Yoyogi National Gymnasium Second Gymnasium / Outer Perimeter Area
Website	https://www.j-wave.co.jp/special/inspire2023/?jw_ref=ist23_tw
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