List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025–2026]
We’ve compiled a list of music festivals held in the Kanto region.
Here, we’ll introduce rock festivals with a particular focus on rock bands.
One of the appeals of Kanto festivals is that many are urban events with easy access.
A host of popular festivals are lined up back-to-back.
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2025]: A Complete Guide to Outdoor Events for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2025]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- List of Rock Festival Information in Eastern Japan [2025]
- Kanagawa Festival Calendar [2025]: Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Saitama Festival Calendar [2025]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Ibaraki Festival Calendar [2025]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Gunma Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2025]
- [2025] Complete Kanto Summer Festival Guide: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Info
- Rock Festival Calendar for December [2025]
Kanagawa Prefecture
The Covers’ FesThu, 11/20, Kanagawa Prefecture
The music program The Covers, broadcast monthly on BS Premium, offers a unique twist: the guest artists perform cover versions of classic songs that are familiar to them. The event The Covers’ Fes is organized by that program. It will feature collaborative performances between artists that you won’t see at other festivals. The event’s highlights will be aired on BS Premium at a later date.
| Schedule | Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa City, Fujisawa Civic Hall |
| Website | http://www4.nhk.or.jp/thecovers/ |
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THICK FESTIVALSun, Jan 4 — Kanagawa Prefecture
A festival hosted by the three-piece melodic punk band SECRET 7 LINE will be held. In 2016, there was a great sorrow for them and for us fans, but seeing them overcome it and continue to perform is truly moving. Live-show kids, be sure to check it out.
| Schedule | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| place | Club Citta, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.thickfestival.com/ |
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Tama Music FestivalSat, Jan 17 — Kanagawa Prefecture
The cozy, community-driven music festival created by Tama Ward residents began in 2011. It’s held to provide a stage for artists active around Tama Ward and to boost local vitality and交流 through music. Participating artists cover a wide range of genres—jazz, brass band, dance, rock, pop—offering programs that people of all ages can enjoy. It’s a wonderful environment where local children can grow up familiar with music and have the chance to perform on stage. We hope you’ll join with your family!
| Schedule | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| place | Kawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.ongakunomachi.jp/event/33835/ |
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DEAD POP FESTiVALSat 4/4 – Sun 4/5, Kanagawa Prefecture
DEAD POP FESTiVAL, which has been held since 2010 under the slogan “Break the Wall,” has firmly established itself as an outdoor event and joined the ranks of summer open-air festivals. The festival is hosted by the hugely popular reggae-punk band SiM. Because SiM is always taking on new challenges, the event has featured initiatives unlike anything seen before. This year as well, their fresh ideas will no doubt make it an incredibly fun experience.
| Schedule | Sat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Special Event Venue, Higashi-Ogishima East Park, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.deadpopfest.com |
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Ibaraki Prefecture
1FestivalSat 3/28 – Sun 3/29, Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026 |
| place | Kasama Art Forest Park, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Website | https://ichifes-official.com/ |
Gunma Prefecture
GFEST.Sat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025 |
| place | G Messe Gunma, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | https://event.spaceshower.jp/gfest/2024/index.html |
Past events
LUNATIC FEST.Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Chiba Prefecture
LUNATIC FEST.
It’s a rock festival hosted by LUNA SEA, commonly known as “Luna Fes.” Launched in 2015 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LUNA SEA’s formation, it’s a lavish event that brings together veterans of Japan’s rock scene and powerhouse bands from the younger generation. Rock fans can experience an irresistible time as the entire venue is enveloped in intense excitement.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://lunaticfest.com/ |
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