Winter Music Festivals in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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.

Kanagawa Prefecture

YOKOHAMA UNITE Music FestivalSat 12/6–Sun 12/7, Kanagawa Prefecture

yokohama-unite.com

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Dec 6–7, 2025
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama BUNTAI
Website	https://yokohama-unite.com/
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MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVALSun, 12/7, Kanagawa Prefecture

http://www.montreuxjazz.jp

One of the world’s three major jazz festivals, the Montreux Jazz Festival, is set to be held in Tokyo this October as Montreux Jazz Festival Japan 2016! In addition to live performances by top artists from Japan and abroad, a variety of events such as workshops will also take place.

Schedule	Sunday, December 7, 2025
place	Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	http://www.montreuxjazz.jp
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Every day is ChristmasFri 12/12 – Thu 12/25, Kanagawa Prefecture

christmasdays.jp

Christmas Every Day at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse has become an annual tradition. As the title suggests, this event features several live performances every day throughout the Christmas season. In addition to the concerts, exclusive Christmas-themed original food and drinks are also available for purchase.

Schedule	Fri, Dec 12–Thu, Dec 25, 2025
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Website	https://christmasdays.jp/
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FNC KINGDOMDec 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun), Kanagawa Prefecture

fnckingdom.jp

FNC KINGDOM is a music event hosted by FNC Entertainment, a South Korean talent agency. It’s a dream-come-true event for fans, where FNC artists gather in Japan. Only at this event can you enjoy special collaborative projects between artists and unique live performances that turn up the excitement. Generous fan service is also one of the charms of Korean artists. Come experience the surprises waiting at the venue on the day!