From free outdoor concerts to festivals where you can enjoy the pool: 7 “Music Festivals” in the Tokyo Area in 2026

A music event held at Hibiya Park, home to the Hibiya Park Grand Music Hall—affectionately known as “No-on” and celebrated as the “Holy Land of Rock” and the “Hall of Fame for Folk Music.” A diverse lineup of artists spanning genres and generations will participate, including New School Leaders, JUJU, and Shiori Tamai (from Momoiro Clover Z). Admission is free.

This summer festival offers the perfect summer concert experience while you enjoy the pool. Set at “SUNSET BEACH PARK INAGE,” where you can move freely between the pool and the beach, attendees are welcome to participate in swimwear or casual clothes. Additionally, the event will feature one of the largest beach markets in the Kanto region, featuring beachwear brands, fashion and lifestyle boutiques, and food trucks.

To commemorate its 25th anniversary this year, the festival will be held over three days—the largest scale in its history. THE STROKES and L’Arc-en-Ciel, celebrating their 35th anniversary, will make their debut appearances as headliners. Other performers include JAMIROQUAI, known for numerous hit songs; JENNIE, a member of BLACKPINK who enjoys global popularity; and multi-talented artist FKA TWIGS.

This year, 23 acts will perform each day across four stages, for a total of 115 acts over the five-day festival. As of May, 82 acts—including Ado, Vaundy, Zutomayo, Aimyon, and Remioromen —had been announced as part of the first wave of performers. The remaining 33 acts are scheduled to be announced in early June.

The Japanese edition of “ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL”—one of the world’s largest urban dance music festivals, which originated in Miami in 1999—will be held again this year.The lineup features a diverse array of artists, ranging from top names active on the global dance music scene— such as Zedd B2B Knock2, Alesso, Worship, Sara Landry, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Peggy Gou, and The Martinez Brothers —to up-and-coming talents set to lead the next generation.

Celebrating its 17th anniversary this year, this camping event takes place in the lush natural surroundings of Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, where attendees can enjoy the mountains, camping, and music. Live performances will take place on various stages, led by the main stage, YONDER. A diverse lineup of 24 artists has been confirmed, including OAU, Mao Abe, and ACIDMAN (Acoustic set).

This outdoor music festival will be held at “Uminomori Park, “ a venue that served as the site for the Equestrian (Cross-Country) and Rowing/Canoeing events during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and boasts an area equivalent to 13 Tokyo Domes. Currently, 13 acts have been confirmed as part of the first wave of performers, including Kishidan, Kyuso Nekokami, ZAZEN BOYS, Yosei-kyu, and Shikao Suga.