Hokkaido & Tohoku Summer Festivals [2025–2026]: The Complete Guide to Outdoor Music Events
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?
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Past events
Otaru A Cappella FestivalSat, Aug 2 — Hokkaido
| Schedule | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| place | Asakusabashi, Otaru City, Hokkaido / Sakaimachi-dori Shopping Street |
| Website | https://otaruacappellafest.wixsite.com/tarufes/home |
Hakodate Daimon Jazz FestivalSat 8/2–Sun 8/3 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sat, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 3, 2025 |
| place | Hakodate City, Hokkaido, Hakodate (Daimon) Green Plaza, Block B |
| Website | https://daimonjazz.hakodate-daimon.com/ |
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Hakodate International Folk Arts FestivalTue 8/5 – Mon 8/11 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Tue, Aug 5, 2025 – Mon, Aug 11, 2025 |
| place | Motomachi Park, Hakodate City, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://wmdf.org/ |
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Full Moon FestivalFri 8/8 – Tue 8/12, Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 8, 2025 – Tue, Aug 12, 2025 |
| place | Baku Genjin Village, Kawauchi Village, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.bakugen.org/mangetsu_fes/ |
Hokkaido JAZZ in Otaru JAZZHokkaido, Sat 8/9–Mon 8/11
This jazz festival is held under the concept of preserving and nurturing the local jazz culture, focusing on jazz musicians living in Hokkaido who are active in the local scene year-round. The venue is Otaru, an excellent location that perfectly matches the atmosphere of jazz.
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Aug 9–11, 2025 |
| place | 5 Minato-cho, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://hokkaidojazzcom.wordpress.com |
JIM BEAM SUMMER FES in SENDAISat 8/9 – Sun 8/10, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025 |
| place | Nishikicho Park, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.tbc-sendai.co.jp/jimbeam/ |
Summer Festa in KitaizumiSat, Aug 9 — Fukushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| place | Kitaizumi Seaside General Park, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.haramachi-yeg.com/yeg-summer-festival |
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