[2025] A classic song themed around summer festivals. A song of summer memories.
When you think of summer, it’s the season of summer festivals and fireworks.
Hearing the festival music brings back happy memories, and those who love festivals might feel their excitement bubbling up.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs themed around summer festivals and fireworks, as well as tunes that capture summer memories.
From lively, boisterous tracks that embody the fun of festivals to beautiful, fleeting songs about a bittersweet summer romance, these recommendations are full of summer vibes.
If you’re looking for festival songs or summer-themed tracks, or want to listen to songs about summer festivals, be sure to check them out!
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[2025] Masterpieces with the theme of summer festivals: Songs of Summer Memories (71–80)
Love Fireworkserica
Sung by Erica, known for her signature song “A Song For You,” this love song builds the feelings of “I love you” and “I want to see you,” drawn from unforgettable summer memories with someone special.
No matter how many chances you get, confessing your feelings is scary because you fear rejection—so it’s hard to do, isn’t it? In this song, too, she once went to see fireworks together but couldn’t say any of the things that mattered, and every time she sees similar fireworks, she’s filled with regret and ends up in tears.
It’s a poignant unrequited-love song, yet it also gives you the courage to confess.
If you’re planning to confess your feelings, be sure to give it a listen.
End of SummerShota Shimizu
One of the tracks included on the 2014 album ENCORE.
This song, which depicts summer memories with a lover, has lyrics that warmly express gratitude for those memories even after the breakup.
It would be wonderful to meet someone like that, wouldn’t it?
Festival MamboHibari Misora
This is “Omatsuri Mambo,” released in 1952 by Hibari Misora, the legendary singer who epitomized the Showa-era popular music scene.
Its lively rhythm evokes the spirited atmosphere of festivals, and the slightly comical lyrics reflect the social backdrop of the time.
It’s a classic that celebrates the charm of traditional Japanese festivals.
[2025] Masterpieces with a summer festival theme: Songs of summer memories (81–90)
Bring it on!Yusuke
This song was selected as the official support anthem for the 21st YOSAKOI Soran Festival held in Hokkaido.
It’s by Yusuke Kamiji—also known as Yusuke—a talent active on variety shows, and it’s included on his 2012 mini-album “Ano.
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Omatsuri desu Kedo.” As the event title suggests, the song features lyrical phrases from both Yosakoi-bushi and Soran-bushi.
Its powerful arrangement naturally lifts your spirits as you listen.
Love FireworksSakuya Konohana
Sakuya Konohana, an idol group from Osaka that debuted in 2017, has a song called “Koi Hanabi” that’s a Japanese-style rock idol track evoking the atmosphere of a summer festival.
The unexpectedly well-matched blend of a heavy rock sound you wouldn’t expect from idols, traditional Japanese phrases, and cute vocals really works, doesn’t it? If you’re putting on a performance at a summer festival, try listening to this song to get fired up.
Night Festival OndoGreen Yellow Society
A Ryokuoushoku Shakai track that sets the bustle of a summer festival to modern pop.
The traditional ondō rhythm meshes perfectly with the band’s sound.
It was released in May 2024.
All the band members were involved in making it, and it’s said to be packed with each of their own summer festival memories.
Within its Japanese-style flavor that almost lets you hear the festival music, there are rock elements woven in as well.
One of its charms is a high level of addictiveness that makes your body start moving before you know it.
It’s perfect for when you want to look back on summer memories or soak in the atmosphere of a festival.
Dancing! Summer Festival10 Person Festival
This is a song by the unit 10-nin Matsuri, made up of members from Morning Musume, Country Musume, Coconuts Musume, and Melon Kinenbi.
In addition to a Japanese festival-style sound, as the title suggests, the four-on-the-floor beat stands out, giving it a danceable arrangement.
Since it was released in 2001, the lyrics even mention para para, which adds a touch of nostalgia.
It’s a danceable track that mixes Japanese and Western flavors.