Winter Music Festivals in Western Japan [2025–2026]
Even in the cold winter, just staying at home can feel a bit boring, right?
So here are some festivals that will make you want to head outside, even in the chilly season.
We’ve put together a list of winter music festivals held in western Japan.
Check these out and let’s make it through the cold winter with some fun!
Aichi Prefecture
Aoi Crossing ParadeSat, Dec 6 – Aichi Prefecture
https://x.com/AoiParade2025/status/1956680363763187996| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, HeartLand / sunset BLUE / CLOVER HOUSE / CENTRE |
| Website | http://sunset-blue.net/aoi-crossing-parade/ |
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Year-end Adjustment GIGSun, 12/14, Aichi Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPV3QXLkxVLA four-day live tour taking place from December 22 to 25 at live music venues in Nagoya. The lineup is exciting, transcending genres and generations, and you’re sure to discover new music. Let’s wrap up the year’s concerts with the Year-End Adjustment GIG!
| Schedule | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nagoya DIAMOND HALL / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
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MERRY ROCK PARADESat 12/20 – Sun 12/21, Aichi Prefecture
https://x.com/merryrockparade/status/1964123886011764792MERRY ROCK PARADE is held every year during the Christmas season. The annual Merry Rock is a can’t-miss Christmas rock festival! Let’s go all out at Merry Rock this Christmas!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, December 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Port Messe Nagoya, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.merryrockparade.jp/ |
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OTODAMA — OTOCONSun, 12/21 Aichi Prefecture
https://x.com/OTOCON_DG/status/1975077510770835693| Schedule | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| place | Wakamiya Plaza, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
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Bukurock! Festival NagoyaSun, Jan 18 — Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| place | Diamond Hall, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / SPESDBOX |
| Website | https://nafr.noor.jp/bukurock/2025/index.html |
Dera Rock FestivalSat, Jan 31 – Sun, Feb 1, Aichi Prefecture
The large-scale circuit festival “GRAND LINE,” organized by RAD CREATION and held in Nagoya since 2011, has changed its name and expanded to two days. The venues are live houses in the Sakae and Shinsakae areas. While the lineup is centered on younger artists, veteran acts are also featured, giving it a broad and well-rounded feel.
| Schedule | Sat, Jan 31–Sun, Feb 1, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City DIAMOND HALL / SPADE BOX / HeartLand / Live & Lounge Vio / ROCK’N’ROLL / RAD SEVEN / RADmini / Live & Lounge Vio / RAD / Party’z / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / ReNY Limited / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS |
| Website | http://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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BLARE FESTSat 2/7–Sun 2/8, Aichi Prefecture
This festival started in 2010 as BLARE DOWN BARRIERS, a live event hosted by coldrain, and from 2020—its 10th year—it has been held as BLARE FEST. With a stellar lineup that festival lovers won’t be able to resist, a sellout seems inevitable. We recommend checking ticket information early. It’s the kind of festival where you’ll want to catch every second across all three stages, so if you’re coming from out of town, plan to stay overnight and make the most of it.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, February 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Kinjo-futo 2-chome, Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / Port Messe Nagoya |
| Website | https://blarefest.com/ |
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