Hokkaido & Tohoku Summer Festivals [2025–2026]: The Complete Guide to Outdoor Music Events

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

The summer festival season has arrived in Hokkaido and Tohoku, woven together by refreshing breezes and music.

Set against majestic mountains and vast grasslands, there’s nothing quite like the luxury of enjoying music in harmony with nature.

From melodies carried on pleasant sea breezes to delicious local specialties, summer festivals are brimming with unique charms.

Seeking musical thrills and a sense of freedom you can’t find in the city—why not create special summer memories on the lands of Hokkaido and Tohoku?

Past events

Kita Canal Sound EnergyHokkaido, Sat 8/30 – Sun 8/31

otaru.gr.jp

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, Ironai 3-6 / Canal Park
Website	https://otaru.gr.jp/tourist/natuhazimaru2024otaruasakusabasiorudeizunaito%EF%BD%96ol-217-20-21

Fire of VitalityHokkaido, Sat 8/30 – Sun 8/31

activefire.net

A free outdoor festival held in front of Tomakomai Station in Hokkaido! Kassei no Hi has been running since 2014. Through this music event, we aim to generate vibrancy and revitalize the downtown area around Tomakomai Station. The town center should be a symbol of the city and a source of pride. We hope it becomes a place where everyone can have fun and a spark that gives the younger generation dreams.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Hokkaido Komaki City Tomakomai Station Front Amusement Park Special Stage
Website	https://activefire.net/
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ASUTO MUSIC PARKSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Miyagi Prefecture

asutomusicpark.com

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025
place	Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai City, Xebio Arena Sendai / Mori-no-Hiroba Park
Website	https://asutomusicpark.com/index.html
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ONA FESSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Fukushima Prefecture

onafes2013.jimdo.com

This is an outdoor festival held at Misaki Park’s Open-Air Music Hall in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. Many bands you don’t usually get to see outdoors will perform, making it a musically fascinating festival. It’s highly recommended for those who want to fully enjoy music in the Fukushima outdoors, and because the scale isn’t overwhelming, it’s also a great fit for people who love music but don’t have much festival experience.