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

Kagoshima Shochu & Music FestivalSat 5/17–Sun 5/18, Tokyo

Love shochu? Love music? Then this festival is perfect for you! Thirty-seven breweries from Kagoshima are coming together in Shibuya. Why not savor a blissful moment as you experience rare shochu paired with stylish music that goes perfectly with it? It’s held over two days, so take your time and enjoy a leisurely weekend.