Rock Festival Calendar for August [2025–2026]

One of the largest joint university events in the Kansai region, bringing together light music clubs from across Kansai! It’s an incredibly exciting festival featuring not only original and cover bands, but also bands from the same generation and hot, fast-rising artists invited as special guests!

WILD BUNCH FEST., which began in 2013 as the successor to SET STOCK, a music festival held in Hiroshima for ten years starting in 1999.

One particularly impressive feature of WILD BUNCH is the small floating stage on the sea, located in a cove-like area of the venue, called “On the Sea,” which is used only for the closing act. Since it’s the closing act, the surroundings are completely dark by then, and the live performance on the small stage floating on the water is a must-see. Also, last year a campsite was set up inside the venue, allowing attendees to stay overnight from day one to day two, so that’s another highlight to watch for.

Hachishoku Summer Free Live is a free festival held in Aomori Prefecture. The concerts take place on a special stage set up in the parking lot of Hachishoku Center, a large food market in Hachinohe City. Every year the lineup is so impressive it’s hard to believe it’s free, and it feels like a joyful music festival you can simply enjoy—so wonderful. After enjoying the live shows, make sure to pick up plenty of delicious food at Hachishoku Center to take home.

ONE Music Camp is billed as “a festival where everyone plays together,” with a concept of enjoying music and playing freely amid great nature. The venue, Sanda Athletic, is a campsite in a natural setting featuring plenty of wooden athletic equipment, and as the festival’s name suggests, attendees can camp at the event. Even without a tent, you can stay in a bungalow, making it easy to enjoy camping. Be sure to experience the collaboration between nature and music.

MONSTER baSH is an outdoor rock festival that has been held in Kagawa Prefecture since 2000. It’s affectionately known by its nickname, “Monbasu.” Since 2003, the main venues have consisted of two stages: STAGE Kukai and STAGE Ryujin. These two stages are set up side by side, so you can see every act performing on the main stages. There’s also an area at the back of the main stage zone where you can lay down sheets or set up parasols, making it possible to stay comfortable even in the intense heat.

Sky Jamboree, a long-running rock festival held since 1999, is an outdoor festival that takes place every year in Nagasaki. With many popular rock bands on the lineup, it’s an event you’re guaranteed to enjoy if you attend.

SWEET LOVE SHOWER is an outdoor festival organized by SPACE SHOWER TV. These days it’s held at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. With its location offering views of Mount Fuji and a lineup packed with popular artists, it’s an extremely popular event.