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.

Tokyo Metropolis

Ochanomizu Cultural FestivalSun, 11/30, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.jazzsai.com

A festival held under the concepts of “giving back to the town of our alma mater” and “revitalizing Ochanomizu.” Quite renowned jazz musicians also perform. It’s a fantastic festival where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of jazz, so it’s sure to be a hit!

Schedule	Sunday, November 30, 2025
place	1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Meiji University Surugadai Campus, Academy Hall
Website	http://www.jazzsai.com/index.html

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SUMIDA BLOCK FESTIVALDec 6 (Sat) – 7 (Sun), Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Dec 6–7, 2025
place	Sumida Park Soyokaze Plaza, Sumida City, Tokyo
Website	https://sumidablockfes.com/
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At ShimokitazawaSat, Dec 6 – Tokyo Metropolis

A circuit-style event held in the Shimokitazawa area—home to restaurants, vintage clothing stores, record shops, and live houses, and a hub for diverse culture—Shimokitazawa Nite. The organizers are the band THE Love Ningen. The event is held with the theme of creating new connections through music. With a stamp rally and performances by elementary and junior high school bands, it’s an event that can be enjoyed not only by adults but also by children.

Schedule	Saturday, December 6, 2025
place	Tokyo, Setagaya City, Shangri-La / CLUB251 / 440 / BASEMENTBAR / THREE / Flowers Loft / mona records / CREAM / ReG / SHELTER / LIVE HAUS / MOSAiC / DaisyBar / Laguna / ERA / WAVER / Chikamatsu / Chikamichi (Shortcut) / Otema-e / Shimokita Senrogai Open Space / Shimokitazawa Station Front Plaza
Website	http://www.shimokita-nite.net/
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MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL in JAPANSat 12/13–Sun 12/14, Tokyo

http://www.music-bank.jp

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Dec 13–14, 2025
place	National Stadium, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.music-bank.jp/
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NEW REALM FESTSat, 12/13, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Saturday, December 13, 2025
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Shibuya Ward, Spotify O-nest
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JAPAN CUMBIA FESTIVALSun, 12/14, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Sunday, December 14, 2025
place	Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, MARZ
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ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVETue 12/30–Wed 12/31, Tokyo Metropolis

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This is our 17th New Year’s Eve concert at Yoyogi Gymnasium, a tradition we’ve kept since 2000. Among fans, Yoyogi is called a “sacred place” and “home,” but it seems it will be unavailable for a while due to renovation work starting in 2017. This time, it looks like the performance will mark an important milestone at this special venue.

Schedule	Tue, Dec 30–Wed, Dec 31, 2025
place	First Gymnasium, Yoyogi National Stadium, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Website	https://avex.jp/ayu/news/detail.php?id=1128585
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