List of Rock Festivals in Western Japan [2025–2026]
There are so many rock festivals nationwide that you may have had the experience of missing some.
To help you avoid that bitter experience, we’ve compiled information here on rock festivals held in western Japan.
Whether they’re festivals you already know or ones you’ve never heard of, we’ll introduce them all here.
- List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- 2025 Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions
- List of Rock Festivals in Kyushu [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in China [2025]
- Summer Music Festivals Held in Western Japan [2025]
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2025]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2025]: Featured Outdoor Festivals & Events to Watch
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Yamaguchi Festival Calendar [2025]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Shikoku Rock Festivals List [2025]
- Fukuoka Festival Calendar [2025]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- [2025] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu and Okinawa + Featured Events
- Hiroshima Festival Calendar [2025]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
Past events
Well-roasted Music FestivalSun, May 25 – Osaka Prefecture
An outdoor festival hosted by the label “Kongari Ongaku,” run by Ishii Motako of Oshiri Penpenz, DODDODO, and Moriyudai of Neco Nemuru. It’s a music festival that started in 2014, billed as an event that “caresses the heartstrings for all ages and genders.”
| Schedule | Sunday, May 25, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSat, May 24 – Kagawa Prefecture
This is a music event planned and run by local band members to energize Kagawa Prefecture. Since its start in 2018, it has been held with support from local music lovers, using venues like live houses, shopping arcades, and even rented udon shops. As a free-admission event, it has continued to grow in popularity and attendance. There are also exclusive items available only through crowdfunding, so why not take part and help boost Kagawa’s music scene?
| Schedule | Saturday, May 24, 2025 |
| place | Takamatsu Chuo Park, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://shiosairock.com/ |
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Forest, Path, MarketFri 5/23–Sun 5/25, Aichi Prefecture
The concept of Mori, Michi, Ichiba is “space.” It is said to express both atmosphere and maai (sense of timing and distance). The event values the unique atmosphere and maai of people, nature, food, works, and music alike. Why not join to rediscover the appeal of not only music but also various creations and many other things?
| Schedule | Fri, May 23–Sun, May 25, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori City, Otsuka Seaside Green Park Lagunabeach / Lagunasia |
| Website | http://mori-michi-ichiba.info |
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The world foreverSun, 5/18 – Kyoto Prefecture
“Itsuseka” is a circuit-style event organized by Six Blitz in Kyoto. Steeped in DIY spirit, it’s held with the aim of energizing Kyoto’s music scene. They’re also recruiting volunteer staff, so joining behind the scenes could be a great option. As a circuit event, many shops and music spots serve as venues. “The world will always be…”—what words would you add after that?
| Schedule | Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward / Multiple venues such as live music clubs and restaurants |
| Website | http://sekaiwa.info |
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KANSAI ROCK SUMMITSun, May 18 – Osaka Prefecture
KANSAI ROCK SUMMIT, held since 2014, is one of the largest visual kei circuit festivals in the Kansai region. Using live houses around Osaka’s Amerikamura as venues, a wide variety of visual kei artists perform one after another. There aren’t many visual kei events on this scale, are there?
| Schedule | Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City BIGCAT / OSAKA MUSE / FANJ twice / LIVEHOUSE BRONZE / SHOVEL / Live House ANIMA / SUNHALL / SUNHALL WEST (Ai-Karyu out-store) |
| Website | http://crowmusic.jp/2025/01/01/%E8%A5%BF%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E7%B4%9Avisual%E7%B3%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%EF%BC%81kansai-rock-summit25-explosion-circuit-vol-13-2025-5-18%E6%97%A5%E8%81%96%E5%9C%B0%E3%82%A2/ |
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SAKAI FANDANGO MEETINGSat, May 17 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| place | Sakai FANDANGO, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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FM802 MEET THE WORLD BEATSat, May 17 — Osaka Prefecture
MEET THE WORLD BEAT is an event hosted by FM802 where you can fully enjoy performances from emerging artists to hugely popular stars. The standout feature of this event is that attendees are invited by lottery from among FM802 listeners, and those selected can participate for free. Tune in to FM802 and join MEET THE WORLD BEAT!
| Schedule | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Natural and Cultural Gardens, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://funky802.com/meet/ |
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