Summer Sonic 2026

Name: Summer Sonic 2026
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Tokyo, Osaka

Summer Sonic 2026 is a major Japanese music festival held concurrently in Tokyo and Osaka. Scheduled for mid-August, the event features a wide array of musical performances across multiple urban stages in both cities.

Date: Aug 14-16, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Osaka

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Event summary

Highlights

Simultaneous events in Tokyo and Osaka
Performances at the Pacific Stage in Tokyo
Performances at the Massive Stage in Osaka

Summer Sonic 2026 is a premier multi-city music festival taking place in Japan from August 14 to August 16, 2026. The event follows a long-standing tradition of hosting simultaneous performances in Tokyo and Osaka, where artists typically rotate between the two metropolitan areas over the course of the weekend.

The festival utilizes several prominent venues, including the Pacific Stage in Tokyo and the Massive Stage in Osaka. While the event draws a diverse international and domestic lineup, the 2026 edition saw some schedule adjustments, such as the withdrawal of the rock band Xdinary Heroes shortly before the opening date. Despite individual lineup changes, the festival remains a cornerstone of the Japanese summer concert season.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.