List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]

RUSH BALL is a summer tradition of Osaka’s rock scene that has been held since 1999. The venue, Izumiotsu Phoenix, faces the sea, where you can feel the ocean breeze, and its sprawling lawns make for an incredibly comfortable festival experience. The lineup never disappoints—expect everything from staple festival veterans to promising young newcomers!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.