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

Ootori Music FestivalSaturday, June 14 — Yamagata Prefecture

ootori-musicfestival.mystrikingly.com

Schedule	Sat, June 14, 2025
place	Otorishizen-no-Ie Ground, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
Website	https://ootori-musicfestival.mystrikingly.com/
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Sorachi Taiko FestivalSun, Jun 15 — Hokkaido

presssorachi.co.jp

Schedule	Sunday, June 15, 2025
place	Iwamizawa Park Outdoor Music Hall Kitayon, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido
Website	https://presssorachi.co.jp/news-20220622-2/

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Misawa American DaySun, 6/15 Aomori Prefecture

kite-misawa.com

Schedule	Sunday, June 15, 2025
place	Aomori Prefecture, Misawa City, in front of the Base Main Gate / American Square in front of Sky Plaza Misawa / Ichiban-dori (Chuo-cho, Misawa City) / Misawa City Public Hall / Misawa Central Park
Website	https://kite-misawa.com/event/americanday2023/
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SORAON /// The blueness of the sky, and music.Sat, 6/21 Hokkaido

soraon.jp

Do you know Sorachi, a region in Hokkaido? A new festival is launching at a nature-rich venue located between Sapporo and Asahikawa. After the spread of COVID-19, keeping our distance became part of everyday life. Even so, the concept of the festival is that we are connected like the sky above us—that even when we’re apart, music can unite us. To make it enjoyable for all ages, there will also be delicious food and a market featuring Hokkaido-focused offerings. As a unique pleasure of an outdoor festival, be sure to savor soothing music and great gourmet treats under the pleasant open sky.

Schedule	Saturday, June 21, 2025
place	Hokkaido, Kabato District, Shintotsukawa Town Furusato Park Event Plaza
Website	https://soraon.jp/
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Salmon Music ConcertSat, 6/21 Hokkaido

otototabi.com

It started as an early-summer music event born from OTO TO TABI, which has been held in Hokkaido during the winter. The venue, surrounded by Hokkaido’s nature, offers a pleasant space where time seems to flow slowly, letting you experience a break from the everyday. With an outdoor stage and lawn areas, it’s easy to enjoy freely and comfortably even with small children—another big plus. With music, forest bathing, food, and shopping in an appealing setting, it’s well worth going a little out of your way to check it out!