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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.

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.

ScheduleThursday, November 20, 2025
placeKanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa City, Fujisawa Civic Hall
Websitehttp://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.

ScheduleSunday, January 4, 2026
placeClub Citta, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttp://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!

ScheduleSaturday, January 17, 2026
placeKawasaki City Tama Civic Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleSat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026
placeSpecial Event Venue, Higashi-Ogishima East Park, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.deadpopfest.com
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Ibaraki Prefecture

1FestivalSat 3/28 – Sun 3/29, Ibaraki Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026
placeKasama Art Forest Park, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Websitehttps://ichifes-official.com/

Gunma Prefecture

GFEST.Sat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Gunma Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025
placeG Messe Gunma, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleSat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
placeMakuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Websitehttp://lunaticfest.com/
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