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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!

Past events

Full Moon FestivalFri 8/8 – Tue 8/12, Fukushima Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Aug 8, 2025 – Tue, Aug 12, 2025
placeBaku Genjin Village, Kawauchi Village, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.bakugen.org/mangetsu_fes/

UKFC on the RoadSat 8/9–Sun 8/10, Tokyo Metropolis

An event hosted by the record company UK Project, home to numerous popular artists. Performers are artists signed to labels under the UK Project umbrella, offering a uniquely homey vibe among labelmates—alongside the fierce, can’t-lose determination that only labelmates can bring.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025
placeTokyo, Ota City, ZEPP Haneda
Websitehttp://ukfc2023.ukproject.com/
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KONOSU MUSIC FESTIVALSat, Aug 9 – Saitama Prefecture

Under the slogan “Creating a festival culture in Kōnosu,” more than 10 artist groups will gather. In addition to the main stage, this community co-creation festival of music and food features a free audition stage to support rising talent and about 30 Saitama gourmet vendors. Come experience the excitement born from zero-to-one challenges and discover Kōnosu’s new summer tradition!

ScheduleSaturday, August 9, 2025
placeFukiage General Sports Ground, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture
Websitehttps://konosumusicfes.com/
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LuckyFesIbaraki Prefecture, Sat 8/9–Mon 8/11

As a new festival organized by Ibaraki Broadcasting, the LuckyFM Green Festival has been held since 2022. Following the relocation of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, the event has adopted the motto “Don’t let the flame of Ibaraki’s festival culture go out,” and has been reimagined with a new concept as a celebration of music, food, and art at its venue, Hitachi Seaside Park. Featuring local ingredients and a wide range of art and music genres, it’s also recommended as a family-friendly event. It’s sure to become one of your favorite summer memories!

ScheduleSat–Mon, Aug 9–11, 2025
placeHitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park (National Government Park)
Websitehttps://luckyfes.com/
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Hokkaido JAZZ in Otaru JAZZHokkaido, Sat 8/9–Mon 8/11

This jazz festival is held under the concept of preserving and nurturing the local jazz culture, focusing on jazz musicians living in Hokkaido who are active in the local scene year-round. The venue is Otaru, an excellent location that perfectly matches the atmosphere of jazz.

ScheduleSat–Mon, Aug 9–11, 2025
place5 Minato-cho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
Websitehttps://hokkaidojazzcom.wordpress.com

JIM BEAM SUMMER FES in SENDAISat 8/9 – Sun 8/10, Miyagi Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025
placeNishikicho Park, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.tbc-sendai.co.jp/jimbeam/

Summer Festa in KitaizumiSat, Aug 9 — Fukushima Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, August 9, 2025
placeKitaizumi Seaside General Park, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.haramachi-yeg.com/yeg-summer-festival
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