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
STARRY NIGHT FESFri 8/1 – Sun 8/10, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 1–Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Nagano Prefecture, Shimoina District, Achi Village, Fujimidai Kogen Ropeway, Heavens Sonohara |
| Website | https://sva.jp/nightfes2025/ |
NEW HORIZON FESTSat 8/2 – Sun 8/3, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025 |
| place | Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.sammy.co.jp/japanese/fest/2025/newhorizon/ |
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Yūfure Music FestivalSat 8/2–Sun 8/3 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025 |
| place | Yamabe Nature Park Sun Village, Furano City, Hokkaido |
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Otaru A Cappella FestivalSat, Aug 2 — Hokkaido
| Schedule | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| place | Asakusabashi, Otaru City, Hokkaido / Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street |
| Website | https://otaruacappellafest.wixsite.com/tarufes/home |
Hakodate Daimon Jazz FestivalSat 8/2–Sun 8/3 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025 |
| place | Hakodate City, Hokkaido, Hakodate (Daimon) Green Plaza, Block B |
| Website | https://daimonjazz.hakodate-daimon.com/ |
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UO!JAZZSat, 8/2 Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| place | Uozu Mirage Station by the Sea, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://star-uozu.jp/uo-jazz/ |
BABY Q Kanazawa EventSat, Aug 2 — Ishikawa Prefecture
BABY Q is an indoor festival that began in 2019 and is held irregularly as it tours various regions across Japan. The “Q” in the title carries the idea of “CUE,” as in providing a cue to discover great music, and “休” (rest), wishing for the best kind of holiday. Centered on stripped-down, singer-songwriter performances, it offers a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere—perfect for anyone seeking a rewarding, restorative day off. A portion of event proceeds will be donated as relief funds to areas affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. Join us and send your support.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| place | Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Kanazawa City Cultural Hall |
| Website | https://day-off.today/ |
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