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
Yokohama Asahi Jazz FestivalSunday, 8/31, Kanagawa Prefecture
A handcrafted jazz festival, the Yokohama Asahi Jazz Festival. Since its inception, it has featured two stages—a professional stage and an amateur stage—making it an event that anyone can participate in. Going to listen is great, but if you’re a jazz musician, why not apply to perform?
| Schedule | Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Kodomo Shizen Park Baseball Field |
| Website | http://www.asahijazz.net |
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A Villa music festival HOKKAIDOSun, 8/31 – Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
| place | Tokiwa Park, Abira Town, Yūfutsu District, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://avillamusicfestival.com/ |
NU AiR FesSun, 8/31 – Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, August 31, 2025 |
| place | Hokkaido Sapporo City Sapporo Tokyu Department Store Rooftop Beer Garden |
| Website | https://nuairfes.com/ |
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Takefu International Music FestivalSun 8/31 – Sun 9/7, Fukui Prefecture
A music festival held every year in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, featuring top-tier performers. The name “Takefu International Music Festival” comes from the city’s former name, Takefu. The program spans a wide range—from classical and contemporary works to traditional music. Why not take this opportunity to experience world-class sound?
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 31, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7, 2025 |
| place | Various locations in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | http://takefu-imf.com |
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