Winter Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
Have you ever been to a winter music festival?
Festivals are often associated with summer, but there are plenty of exciting ones held in winter too.
Here’s a roundup of winter festivals in eastern Japan that you won’t want to miss—even in the colder months.
Tokyo Metropolis
HandMade In Japan Fes’Sat 1/17 – Sun 1/18, Tokyo
https://x.com/hmj_fes/status/1972103968483692930Hosted by Creema. Embracing the spirit of the former “Made in Japan” in handmade works, a festival for creators—not just musicians—will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. A colorful array of markets and numerous workshops where you can experience making things will also be featured, offering two creative days to enjoy.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Big Sight, Koto City, Tokyo Metropolis |
| Website | https://hmj-fes.jp |
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Kotobuki Shiriagari presents New Year! (Ltd.) Saru-Hage Rock FestivalSat, Jan 17, Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/sarufes/status/1951284820086235379This is a rock festival organized by manga artist Kotobuki Shiriagari. It began with the idea that, while people might want to go to a rock festival, it seems like a hassle—so why not do it ourselves? It started as an internal event for company associates, and since 2008 it has been held as a rock event that draws an audience. The participating artists are truly eclectic: rock, solo acoustic sets, and uniquely individual performances that defy genre labels. It’s definitely more than just a rock festival—you’re guaranteed an experience unlike anything you’ve had before. I’d love to attend someday.
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Shinjuku LOFT, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://sarufes.com/sarufes24 |
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Dera Rock Festival: Tokyo EditionSun, Jan 18, Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/derarockfes/status/1970322251447943436| Schedule | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis Setagaya City ERA / SHELTER / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / WAVER / MOSAiC |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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earth garden “Winter”Sun 1/18 – Mon 1/19, Tokyo
Hosted by the web magazine “earth garden,” this event is a community festival themed around an “organic and ecological lifestyle,” featuring not only live performances but also talk sessions, eco- and organic-focused shops, and food and drink booths lining the venue. While earth garden originally functioned as an event production office, it gradually began operating media as well, approaching the management of outdoor festivals as a form of media in itself. This edition is the first of the four annual events and marks the winter installment.
| Schedule | Sun–Mon, Jan 18–19, 2026 |
| place | Zelkova-lined avenue at Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.earth-garden.jp/event/eg-2024-winter/ |
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LisAni! LIVESat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Tokyo
https://x.com/Lis_Ani/status/1974115729193775353This festival, held in tandem since its launch in 2010, is constantly pursuing new styles and getting more powerful every year. From major names in the anisong scene to fresh faces, it’s sure to offer something to enjoy across a wide range of genres!
| Schedule | Sat, Jan 31–Sun, Feb 1, 2026 |
| place | Nippon Budokan, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.lisani.jp/live/ |
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Unlimited Calling TokyoSat, Feb 7 – Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/tokyo__calling/status/1996550840417653056| Schedule | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| place | Ota City, Tokyo, Zepp Haneda |
| Website | https://freehoudaicalling.com/ |
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WINTER JAZZFEST TOKYOSat, Feb 7 – Tokyo Metropolis
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRgi9WJgcNH/| Schedule | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| place | WWWX, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.eight-islands.com/winter-jazzfest-tokyo2026 |
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