List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]
A must-see for festival lovers! We’ve gathered rock festivals from all over Japan! The real charm of rock fests is wandering around and catching lots of different rock bands.
It’s a great chance to discover amazing new bands.
Let’s head to the fests and find tons of new connections!
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Tokai [2025]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Kyushu [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for December [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Western Japan [2025]
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- [Held in 2025] Recommended Music Festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you should visit at least once
- List of Rock Festivals in January [2025]
- October Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- [2025] Complete Kanto Summer Festival Guide: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Info
Past events
Misawa American DaySun, 6/15 Aomori Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Misawa City, in front of the Base Main Gate / American Square in front of Sky Plaza Misawa / Ichiban-dori (Chuo-cho, Misawa City) / Misawa City Public Hall / Misawa Central Park |
| Website | https://kite-misawa.com/event/americanday2023/ |
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MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN in KichijojiSat, 6/14 Tokyo Metropolis
MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN is a circuit event that takes place across multiple live venues in Kichijoji. The lineup focuses on next-break artists whose popularity is on the verge of exploding. It’s a can’t-miss event for anyone tuned into Japan’s indie and rock scenes!
| Schedule | Sat, June 14, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Musashino City: CLUB SEATA / ROCK JOINT GB / WARP / SHUFFLE / SILVER ELEPHANT / eos BASEMENT / STAR PINE’S CAFE / Daydream / Planet K / BLACK AND BLUE |
| Website | http://miminoko69.com/ |
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SATANIC CARNIVALChiba Prefecture, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15
This event is hosted by PIZZA OF DEATH, led by Ken Yokoyama, guitarist of the legendary three-piece punk band Hi-STANDARD. There’s no doubt it’ll feature a scorching lineup again this year. A must-check event for live music fans.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 14–15, 2025 |
| place | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://carnival.satanic.jp |
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FUJI ROCK WEEK at Tokyo Midtown YaesuFri 6/13–Fri 6/27, Tokyo Metropolis
A pre-event for the Fuji Rock Festival will be held in Tokyo. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a feel for Fuji Rock in advance and do a little prep. You can experience on-site-style activities like workshops, enjoy delicious food, and on stage, a carefully selected lineup of artists with ties to the festival will energize the venue with live performances that capture the day’s atmosphere. It’s especially recommended for those who’ve never been to Fuji Rock!
| Schedule | Friday, June 13, 2025 – Friday, June 27, 2025 |
| place | Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo — 1F Galleria / 2F Yaesu Public |
STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TOKYOSat 6/7–Sun 6/8, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Red Brick Park, Outdoor Special Stage |
| Website | https://strawberry-music-festival.com/ |
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SAKAE SP-RINGAichi Prefecture, Sat 6/7–Sun 6/8
SAKAE SP-RING, known as Saka-Sup, is a large-scale circuit festival held every year mainly at live music venues in Nagoya. It has become a staple early-summer event in Nagoya. For bands active in the indie rock scene, it serves as a gateway-style circuit festival.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City NAGOYA CLUB QUATTRO / HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA / NAGOYA ReNY limited / Nagoya School of Music & Dance / RAD HALL / TOYS / R.A.D / TIGHT ROPE / CIRCUS / CLOVER HOUSE / RAD SEVEN / CLUB ROCK’N’ROLL / sunset BLUE / DIAMOND HALL / HeartLand / SPADE BOX / Live & Lounge Vio / Shinsakae Shangri-La |
| Website | https://sakaespring.com/ |
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Hyakumangoku Music Festival ~Million Rock Festival~Ishikawa Prefecture, Sat 6/7–Sun 6/8
Named after the phrase “Kaga Hyakumangoku,” Million Rock lives up to its name as the largest rock festival in the Hokuriku region. With a solid, festival-worthy lineup, it brings excitement every year. Its major appeal is the large roster of stellar artists.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 7–8, 2025 |
| place | Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Industrial Exhibition Hall |
| Website | http://www.millionrock.com |
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