Winter Music Festivals in Western Japan [2025–2026]

ONE STEP LIVE is organized and run primarily by local university students, driven by the hope that it will serve as a catalyst—one of those moments in which, amid our changed daily lives, people can find dreams and make friends to share them with. The structure enables students to turn ideas into reality, connect with one another, and engage with local companies, broadening their future paths through these experiences. Students and businesses work together to energize the event. There are also thoughtfully designed activities that parents and children can enjoy casually, making it a family-friendly music festival we highly recommend.

Organized by the magazine GO OUT, this is one of the largest camping festivals in Japan and has been held in various formats as part of the GO OUT CAMP series. Among them, this camp-in festival is rare for being held in winter, making it especially recommended for those accustomed to winter camping. You can enjoy a unique experience gazing at the night sky in the crisp, clear air or listening to music by the campfire with a drink in hand. The venue also offers a variety of activities and markets, so it’s an event where you can choose how you want to spend your time freely.

This is a jazz festival held at the Gifu Civic Hall Main Auditorium. If you want to listen to or experience jazz in Gifu, be sure to check it out.

RADIO CRAZY, known as “RediKure,” is the annual year-end rock blowout. Held over two days at INTEX Osaka, RediKure features multiple stages where many popular artists deliver performances worthy of closing out the year.