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[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!

Playlist

[2025] A classic song themed around summer festivals. A song of summer memories.
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1eastcotton candyback numberThe appeal of back number, known for their love songs
2eastsummer festivalWhiteberrySummer festival song, a classic by Whiteberry
3eastfireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi YonezuA moving masterpiece that colors the summer festival and farewell
4north_eastA Long, Short FestivalRingo SheenaShiina Ringo’s captivating summer classic
5south_eastEscapeYorushikaA poignant song by Yorushika themed around 'escape'.
6eastStarmineDa-iCEA song like fireworks that celebrates challenges
7eastHANABIMr.ChildrenLife is a series of choices and sacrifices.
8eastSound of SummerGReeeeNSummer festival romance, cicada song and fireworks
9eastThe Life of Mutsu (Including “A Thousand Ryō of Guts”)Hideo MurataWhen the festival music starts to play, my heart leaps whether I like it or not...
10eastTokyo Summer SessionHONEY WORKSA coming-of-age song that portrays the romantic dynamics between a boy and a girl at a summer festival
11eastsecret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONEZONE’s classic song that portrays a heartrending summer farewell
12eastSummer Love SensationMacaroni EnpitsuA refreshing song that captures the joys of summer and the feeling of budding romance
13eastTrace that dreamYOASOBIA heartwarming song by YOASOBI that portrays a summer festival romance
14eastfireworksaikoThe bittersweet love in aiko’s classic song “Uchiage Hanabi”
15eastThe End of Summerivy colorFireworks and love, a bittersweet summer youth song
16eastfireworksAdoThe transience of youth and emotions symbolized by fireworks
17eastGoldfish FireworksAi OtsukaAi Otsuka’s bittersweet summer classic “Kingyo Hanabi”
18eastNatsuneYuriYuuri’s masterpiece that poignantly sings of the end of summer
19eastEphemeral FireworksGod does not play dice.The bittersweetness of summer fireworks and fleeting memories
20eastYearning for the summer festival=LOVEA friendship song that sings of a resolve for love at a summer festival
21eastsummer festivalw-inds.Melodies of Nostalgia and Memories of the Summer Festival
22eastMatsuriYuma Teranishi feat. Pinko IzumiA festive track that connects laughter through Wa and EDM
23eastSomewhere in the summerWANIMAAn anthem that cheers you on to live positively through the summer
24eastSummer boom!Poppin’partyWith a heart-pounding pop sound, on a summer night...
25eastSecret talk=LOVEPop portrayal of the flutter of summer festival romance
26eastMidsummer FireworksLIL LEAGUEA gem of a love song that colors summer memories
27eastMagic hourGreen Yellow SocietyA song of pure feelings on a summer evening
28north_eastSummer memories scented by the windAAAMemories of the Summer Festival and the Beginning of Love
29north_eastThat was the Fifteen Summer Festival (Suku-Suku Ondo)The PeanutsThe bustle of the summer festival, and the sudden brush of a bittersweet feeling across my chest…
30south_eastGoldfish scoopingYo HitotoBased on that familiar game from summer night stalls, this work…
31eastMATSURI BAYASHIKEYTALKA danceable song that energizes the festival
32eastEvening FireworksBanbanzaiA trio of YouTubers popular for their songs and videos
33eastYes, the summer festival.angelaA brilliantly sonic portrayal of summer’s heat and festive spirit…
34eastEnd of Summer, Beginning of Lovesukoppu feat. GUMIA classic song that depicts fleeting summer fireworks and a fragile love
35eastFirst Love KamishibaiRaymond Matsuya with Chion MabuchiAt the summer festival where my heart fluttered in a yukata, in the shrine's grove...
36eastfestivalFour Musicians (Shinobue Ensemble)Amid the festive, dazzling atmosphere of the festival, I suddenly found myself alone...
37eastWahhoi? Festival Inc.Dempagumi.incAn energetic album of songs by Dempagumi.inc
38eastLet’s dance, Ondo!A bon odori song everyone can enjoy, adding color to the summer festival
39eastThe world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorksA HoneyWorks song depicting a fleeting summer festival romance
40eastSummer FestivalYosui InoueA coming-of-age song depicting a summer festival in the 1970s
41north_eastAll of the YouthFujifabricA poignant classic that captures the end of summer
42south_eastLove FestivalNEWSEnticed by the thrilling rhythm of the festival music, the arrival of summer…
43south_eastAoba Castle Love SongMuneyuki SatoSato Muneyuki’s debut song, a masterpiece depicting scenes of Sendai
44south_eastSmile OndoyuzuJust hearing the intro, like a heart-stirring festival melody, makes my heart dance...
45south_eastRaging Taiko Drum ~Including ‘Outlaw for Life’~Fuyumi SakamotoThe soul-stirring sound of Japanese taiko drums and Fuyumi Sakamoto...
46south_eastTanabata DanceChiyoko ShimakuraChiyoko Shimakura’s singing voice, and the Sendai Tanabata Festival…
47south_eastMidsummer OrionMorimoto NamuaOn a summer night, the bittersweet memories of love come back to life.
48eastSparkleRADWIMPSA poignant masterpiece of youth that echoes under the summer night sky
49eastGhost Fireworks OndoA Fun Summer Bon Dance of Ghosts and Fireworks
50eastGenki OndoLiven up the summer festival with a lively Bon Odori song
51eastArale-chan OndoArale-chan’s Lively Bon Odori Song
52eastUltraman OndoFun music that fuses tokusatsu and festivals
53eastOphroski’s Chappong BushiLet's have fun with Ofuroski's Bon Odori song
54eastZunpa OndoLively music for dancing at a summer festival
55eastIt’s Hamu Hamu ON-DO, Ham-chans!Bon Odori song by the Hamtaro crew originating from the anime
56eastJapan’s Big Three Chatcha-cha!A fun song that sings about the charm of Bon Odori
57eastA beautiful nightShogo HamadaA love song depicting Shogo Hamada’s summer festival
58eastFireworks of ShoesYorushikaYorushika, popular for their emotionally rich music
59eastsummer festivalTUBEThe summer festival is a bittersweet, moving TUBE song.
60eastH.A.N.A.B.I ~The Summer When You Were There~ZONEZONE’s summer classic—lyrics filled with memories that resonate in the heart.
61eastsummer festivalyuzuA gentle song depicting a summer festival date
62eastSummer-Colored StoryReturnA song by Ritaan that depicts summer love and emotions
63eastSamama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLEFeel uplifted with refreshing summer music!
64eastEphemeral FireworkssupercellA classic song that sings of bittersweet memories of a summer festival
65eastA Solo Summer FestivalKaori KouzaiThe lingering image of a former lover that comes to mind at the summer festival
66eastAfter the FestivalKeisuke KuwataKeisuke Kuwata’s drama theme songs, big hit tracks
67eastHANABIAIAI’s “HANABI” is a powerful song that’s perfect for summer.
68eastcicada rainCocoro AuctionThe changes in the heart and time that make you feel the end of summer
69eastfestivalFujii KazeA song by Fujii Kaze that depicts a summer festival
70eastSherry loves festivals.NeuroticaThe best punk rock song for a summer festival
71eastfestivalSaburō KitajimaFestival music stirs the hearts of the Japanese!
72eastsparklermoon dropA bittersweet love song that paints memories of summer
73eastGion Festival OndoChiyoko ShimakuraSummer festival with the Gion Matsuri Ondo of Kyoto
74eastFireworks, manga, chocolate, and rainHachimitsu RocketFeelings for a precious person and a resolve to move forward
75eastfireworksSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBESandaime J Soul Brothers’ summer classic “Hanabi” expresses the feelings of love.
76eastSummer NudeMagokoro BrothersA classic summer song from the Cup Noodles commercials
77eastsummer festivalTsuyoshi NagabuchiTsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s Summer Festival, a famous song that sings of romantic feelings
78eastLove FireworksericaBittersweet feelings for summer memories and a confession
79eastEnd of SummerShota ShimizuA song that thanks summer memories and farewells
80eastFestival MamboHibari MisoraHibari Misora’s classic song “Omatsuri Mambo”
81eastBring it on!YusukeYusuke’s festival cheer song passionately sings about Yosakoi.
82eastLove FireworksSakuya KonohanaBoost the summer festival vibe with a Japanese-style rock idol song
83eastNight Festival OndoGreen Yellow SocietyA song that arranges a summer festival in a modern style
84eastDancing! Summer Festival10 Person FestivalA Japanese-Western mix track by 10nin Matsuri, packed with Parapara vibes
85eastfireworksTancobuchinThe refreshing summer song “Hanabi” is a must-listen.
86eastHANABIIkimonogakariIkimonogakari “HANABI,” summer festival vibes
87eastThose summer fireworksDREAMS COME TRUEA DCT love song depicting fireworks and romance
88eastWanna carnival?Naoto Inti RaymiNaoto’s hit song that livens up the summer festival
89eastsparklerSonoko InoueSonoko Inoue’s summer festival song “Sparklers”
90eastApple Fireworks and a Sea of SodaMafumafuA masterpiece that conveys the profound message of the summer festival
91eastsummer festivalShikao SugaMelancholy at summer’s end, wrapped in the sounds of a summer festival
92eastfireworksHanako OkuHanako Oku’s classic song “Hanabi”: the bittersweet feelings of summer
93eastsummer festivalYutaka OzakiMemories of the summer festival and the youth of Yutaka Ozaki
94eastI Can Hear the Festival MusicGeorge Yanagi & Rainy WoodNostalgic music, quiet emotions and scenery
95eastsummer festivalMikiko Suzuki’sExpressing the afterglow of the event and the tremor of the heart through song
96eastHanabigatari#BABABABANBIA lighthearted tale of confessing feelings of love at a summer festival
97eastEisa NightRimi NatsukawaRimi Natsukawa’s “Eisa no Yoru” sings of Okinawan tradition.
98eastNebutaTakashi HosokawaTakashi Hosokawa's famous song that sings about the Aomori Nebuta Festival
99eastFestival BaronORANGE RANGEThe perfect track to amp up your summer!
100eastfireworksThe More Is YouA wistful song that evokes memories of summer.
101eastHANABIRepezen Chikyu (also known as Repezen Earth)YouTuber, summer festival EDM song “HANABI”
102eastfestivalKetsumeishiA summer track that fuses Japanese tradition and contemporary music