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[2025–2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in Koshinetsu and Hokuriku

This summer, numerous music festivals will take place across the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions, known for their beautiful scenery in every season.

Against the backdrop of majestic mountains, music performed by acclaimed artists from Japan and abroad will resound far and wide.

A summer festival experienced amid the fresh, clear air and a sense of freedom you can’t find in the city is sure to become a special memory.

Why not spend unforgettable moments on a moving stage where great nature and music intertwine?

Past events

NEXS FestivalSun, 8/10 – Niigata Prefecture

A music event held at Bandai City Park in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Centered around DJs, a variety of top artists will deliver live performances. As a special feature of this event, attendees can enjoy numerous perks, such as discounted admission and unlimited drinks for women.

ScheduleSun, Aug 10, 2025
placeBandaij City Park, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
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Shima Dream Jazz in SadoThu, Aug 14 – Niigata Prefecture

ScheduleThursday, August 14, 2025
place354 Ryotsu-minato, Sado-shi, Niigata, Japan
Websitehttps://www.shimayume.jp/
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Kiyotsu River Riverside Music FestivalThu, Aug 14 – Niigata Prefecture

ScheduleThursday, August 14, 2025
placeKiyotsu River Fresh Park, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.tokamachishikankou.jp/event/kawapperi_ongakusai/

AKABANE SONICIshikawa Prefecture, Sat 8/16–Sun 8/17

ScheduleSat, Aug 16–Sun, Aug 17, 2025
placeAkabane Hall, Hokkoku Shimbun, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://akabanesonic.com/

EARTH CELEBRATIONAug 22 (Fri)–24 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture

Our concept is to explore what truly matters today through the wisdom and skills for living in harmony with nature, and the culture and performing arts that arise from them. The festival functions as a new community rooted in the local area. It is a new Earth Celebration where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities meet and connect. Of course, Kodo is also a member of this community, taking part in more varied ways than ever—through Kodo Village concerts, EC Theater, fringe events, workshops, and Sado experience programs.

ScheduleFri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
placeOgi Minato Park, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.earthcelebration.jp/
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SAWAGI FESTIVALFri 8/22 – Sun 8/24, Yamanashi Prefecture

A techno festival held at the private campsite THE SOUTHERN PENINSULA. An outdoor festival hosted at a lush, high-end campsite in Minami-Izu. The luxurious headliner is Shlømo.

Welcoming AWB and PVNV, Ken Ishii, A.

It’s a danceable event featuring a star-studded lineup including Mochi (Figure) and ami.

ScheduleFri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
placeHakushu, Village, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Websitehttps://sawagifestival.com/
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SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLDAug 22 (Fri)–24 (Sun), Toyama Prefecture

Sukiyaki Meets the World is an event that has been held since 1991 and is Japan’s largest world music festival. In addition to enjoying world music performed by professional musicians, there are a variety of workshops, making it a citizen-participation event. It’s a great opportunity to fully enjoy world music that you might not usually encounter.

ScheduleFri–Sun, Aug 22–24, 2025
placeHelios Fuku-no Cultural Creation Center, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture
Websitehttp://sukiyakifes.jp
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