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The long-awaited season of winter festivals that brighten the music scene in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions has arrived.
Against the backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea’s serene winter vistas and snow-capped mountains, heartwarming music festivals will be held across the area.
From local artists to nationally renowned bands, a diverse lineup of musicians will add a special touch of color to the cold season with their performances.
In this article, we’ll introduce the venues and performers of the most notable winter festivals taking place in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
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December
SHUNAN OrbitSunday, December 7 – Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, December 7, 2025 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture Shunan City LIVE rise / RISING HALL |
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Yume Banchi of Tying (the Knot)Sat 12/13 – Sun 12/14, Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Dec 13–14, 2025 |
| place | Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture; Hiroshima Prefectural Fukuyama Industrial Exchange Center, Fukuyama Big Rose |
| Website | https://www.yumebanchi.jp/event/14810/ |
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Diamond DanceSat, 12/20 Ehime Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | WstudioRED, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.diamond-dance.jp/ |
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January
Hofu Music Festival New Year ConcertFri 1/9 – Mon 1/12 Yamaguchi Prefecture
The Hofu Music Festival, held in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture at the start of the new year, is designed so that citizens can enjoy music casually. Under the title “Street Corner Live Concert,” there are free-admission performances at several venues around the downtown area, open clinics by wind and percussion players, and ticketed concerts featuring a full, star-studded orchestra with guest performers active in Japan and abroad. The program changes daily to keep things fresh and enjoyable for everyone. It’s a recommended event that even beginners can enjoy!
| Schedule | Fri, Jan 9, 2026 – Mon, Jan 12, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hofu City, Design Plaza HOFU / Aspirato 1st Floor Civic Space / Tenjin Pia / Aspirato 3rd Floor Music Hall |
| Website | https://aspirante-hofu.com/event/newyear-consert2026/ |
Kaikyo Fest.Sat 1/17–Sun 1/18, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki Exhibition and Trade Fair, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | https://kaikyofest.com/ |
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February
machiotoSun, 2/22, Okayama Prefecture
As a spin-off of hoshioto, which is held annually in Okayama Prefecture, this event is titled machioto because, unlike hoshioto—which takes place at a campground under starry skies—it is held in live music venues in the city. It’s a circuit-style event that takes place across several live houses in Okayama City. Why not come and discover some new music?
| Schedule | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Okayama City, CRAZYAMA KINGDOM / Blue Blues / Desperado |
| Website | https://www.machioto.net/ |
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