List of summer festivals in Eastern Japan held during summer vacation [2025–2026]: Rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
During the summer break from July to August, we’ve compiled a list of music festivals—such as summer festivals and rock festivals—held in eastern Japan (Kanto, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Koshinetsu).
Check out the festivals that catch your eye and make this summer vacation 100 times more fun!
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2025]: A Complete Guide to Outdoor Events for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- August Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Niigata Festival Calendar [2025]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Miyagi Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Aomori Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Summer Music Festivals Held in Eastern Japan [2025]
- Ibaraki Festival Calendar [2025]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- [2025] Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region
- List of summer festivals in western Japan [2025] held during the summer vacation: rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- Nagano Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Overview
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2025]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
Past events
KITAIZUMI SUMMER FESTIVAL THE BEACHSat, Aug 9 — Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| place | Kitaizumi Seaside General Park, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.haramachi-yeg.com/summerfestival2025-the-beach |
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KITAIZUMI SUMMER FESTIVAL THE BEACHSat, Aug 9 — Fukushima Prefecture
Held as a flagship summer event of Minamisoma City in Fukushima Prefecture, it aims to widely showcase the region’s appeal, revitalize the local community, and connect the future with younger generations. Although it was suspended after the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was revived in 2022 with a new concept. On the event stage, performances and live music by local and well-known artists are featured, and fireworks are launched at night. It’s also recommended for families, with classic festival food stalls and game booths, as well as water play areas for children, so you can enjoy a full day of fun.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| place | Kitaizumi Seaside General Park, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.haramachi-yeg.com/summerfestival2025-the-beach |
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[8/10] Saucy Dog, sumika, 10-FEET, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, 04 Limited Sazabys, Macaroni Empitsu, Maximum the Hormone, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, [8/11] Aina the End, ano, indigo la End, UVERworld, BE:FIRST, Eikichi Yazawa, WANIMA, WurtSSun 8/10 – Mon 8/11 Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 – Mon, Aug 11, 2025 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Saitama Super Arena |
| Website | https://cannonball-live.jp/ |
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ODAWARA SUMMER FESTIVALSunday, August 10, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Odawara City, Odawara Arena |
| Website | https://odawarasummer-fes.com/ |
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YOKOTE Music FestivalSun, Aug 10 – Akita Prefecture
This festival is organized by young people who share the goal of revitalizing Yokote and conveying its appeal to others. It’s designed to foster a sense of unity, with shopkeepers doing business in front of their stores, local gourmet vendors setting up booths, and eco-friendly activities that are gentle on the city—all to create a festival that the whole community can get excited about.
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Akita Prefecture, Yokote City / multiple venues within the city |
| Website | http://yokote.co.jp/oto/index.html |
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Yuzawa, the City of Music: Summer Music FestivalSun, Aug 10 – Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Yuzawa Cultural Hall, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | https://samafesuyuzawa.wixstudio.com/smf2025 |
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NEXS FestivalSun, 8/10 – Niigata Prefecture
A music event held at Bandai City Park in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Centered around DJs, a variety of top artists will deliver live performances. As a special feature of this event, attendees can enjoy numerous perks, such as discounted admission and unlimited drinks for women.
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Bandaij City Park, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
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