At music festivals and outdoor festivals held in the great outdoors of Hokkaido, you can enjoy not only music, but also gourmet food, the outdoors, and even saunas. We will introduce Hokkaido's summer festivals, each with its own unique twist, from well-known festivals to those being held for the first time this year. Why not make the best memories in Hokkaido this summer?

1 "RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 in EZO" (Ishikari City / Otaru City), a popular rock festival that is counted among the four major festivals

This outdoor rock festival is one of the four biggest festivals in Japan and is representative of Hokkaido. It started in 1999 as Japan's first full-scale all-night outdoor rock festival, and this year marks its 25th anniversary. With a variety of stages of different sizes built across the vast land of Ishikari, and surrounded by the scenery and atmosphere of Hokkaido, you can enjoy the best musical experience.

2 Fusion of nature and entertainment "JOIN ALIVE 2025" (Iwamizawa City)

It was established in 2010 as an event that combines music, amusement, nature, and art. Many artists will perform on a total of five indoor and outdoor stages. The food court serves gourmet food made with local ingredients from Iwamizawa and Minami Sorachi. There is also an adjacent amusement park with over 40 attractions, so you can enjoy the festival in a variety of ways.

3 PMF2025, a classical music festival bringing together young musicians from around the world (Sapporo)

PMF (Pacific Music Festival) is a classical music festival held in various locations, mainly in Sapporo city. It is held in various situations, from indoor performances in concert halls to outdoor performances on outdoor stages. There are also free performances, so you can enjoy classical music casually.

4 Lasers illuminate the foggy venue at "KUSHIRO KIRI FESTIVAL 2025" (Kushiro City)

This outdoor event allows you to enjoy the fantastical sea fog, a symbol of Kushiro's nature. Colorful lasers will light up the venue, which is shrouded in night fog, creating a fantastical space. In addition to live performances by DJs and famous artists, there will also be the Kairo Market, where you can enjoy gourmet food unique to Kushiro.

5 "OTO TO TABI presents Shake Concert 2025" - experiencing various cultures in the early summer nature (Sapporo)

The "Shake Concert," which was formerly the music festival "OTO TO TABI," will be coming to an end this year. In the pleasant early summer natural surroundings surrounded by forests and grass, there will be music, as well as a variety of booths selling Hokkaido gourmet food, workshops, secondhand clothes, and miscellaneous goods.

6 "GANKE FES 2025" (Shintoku Town) is a festival with a spectacular view surrounded by cliffs and lakes, where you can also experience a sauna.

The festival will be held at a venue surrounded by the cliffs called Ganke, which gives the event its name, and Lake Kuttari, known as a power spot. In addition to music, the event will also feature activities such as canoeing and rafting, a sauna experience unique to Tokachi, which was selected as Saunaer of the Year 2022, and gourmet food made with ingredients from Tokachi, all of which are packed with the charms of Shintoku Town.

7 "CRAFTLAND" (Sapporo City) where you can enjoy craft workshops

This outdoor event started in 2024 with the theme of "CRAFT: A Boat Made by Everyone." The appeal of this event is that you can enjoy not only music and food and drink, but also craft workshops. In addition to the individual performances of the artists, you can also not miss the special live performances that you don't usually see, such as collaborations and guests.

8 "bonchi fes. FURANO 2025" - a festival that will shake the Furano Basin (Furano City)

This festival, held at Furano Ski Resort, combines music, food, camping, and activities with the concept of "Resonating with the Five Senses - MIX ENTERTAINMENT". Artists from various genres will gather and heat up the Furano Basin. In addition, it is an event that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with food made with Furano ingredients, accommodation such as camping, and outdoor activities.

9 Festival x Picnic to be held in Chitose this year "SORAON2025" (Chitose City)

This year, the outdoor festival that has been held in Shintotsukawa Town with the theme of "Festival x Picnic = FESNIC" will be held in the sky town of Chitose. In addition to live performances by famous artists, restaurants and food trucks from all over the country will line up, so the best part of this festival is that you can bring a picnic sheet and chairs and enjoy music and food like on a picnic.

10 "TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2025" (Tomakomai City) - promoting the charm of the town through music and art

A multi-purpose entertainment festival that makes the most of Tomakomai City's attractive location. The event is centered around music, but also includes art, food, and future technology, making it a fun event for people of all ages and genders. The venue is divided into a paid area where you can enjoy live artist performances and a free area with a mini stage and food, and various content will be held in each area.

11 Artists from around the world gather in the port city of Hakodate for the 18th Hakodate International Folk Arts Festival (Hakodate City)

An event where you can enjoy various performances such as music, dance, and street performances. The stage performances by artists gathered from all over the world, which will be held on five stages and six areas, are a masterpiece. Food, drink, and miscellaneous goods will also be gathered from all over the world at the venue. Don't miss the moment the sun sets and the performances with the Hakodate night view spreading out before you.

12 Fireworks and lasers dancing in the starry sky at "Kirakira☆Festa Ashibetsu 2025" (Ashibetsu City)

The night sky of Ashibetsu will be lit up with music, 5,000 fireworks and laser beams. During the day, there will also be live performances by musicians and stage performances by civic groups. In addition to the stage events, there will also be a row of stalls selling local specialties and authentic gourmet food.

13 A new type of festival where you can experience your own "chill" experience "MTG~It's Okay, Just Groove Randomly~" (Sapporo City)

"MTG~Well, It's Okay to Groove Randomly~" is a festival that proposes a "chill lifestyle" and will be held for the first time in the Sumikawa area of Sapporo. In addition to a wide variety of music genres such as rock, hip-hop, and reggae, it will also fuse "chill" culture with yoga, workshops, vintage clothing, and art. A variety of "chill" spaces will be created that transcend generations and genres.

14 "NAKASHIBETSU FUN FES.2025" outdoor and music festival held on the old runway (Nakashibetsu Town)

A new outdoor festival will be held in Nakashibetsu Town, located on the eastern side of Hokkaido, with nature and an old runway as its backdrop. It will be packed with a wide variety of content, including live performances by major artists, camping on the old airport runway, an outdoor sauna experience, and a local gourmet market. It is an event filled with the charm of the region, where music and encounters connect.

15 "nouon - Farm Road Music Festival" (Fukagawa City) - Music that resonates in the tranquil scenery of rice fields

The "-nouon- Farm Road Music Festival", which will be held for the first time in the rural landscape of Fukagawa, is an outdoor autumn festival that combines music and food. There will be music by gorgeous artists, a gourmet market where you can taste the rich harvest of Fukagawa, and activities that children can enjoy. It is a new major autumn event that conveys the charm of the region with the spirit of the agricultural town.

16 "LOVE TOYA 2025" - Experience diverse creativity by the lake (Toyako Town)

A festival inviting various creators to take place in the rich nature of Lake Toya. In addition to live music, various events are held every year, such as food and drink stalls and merchandise from inside and outside Toyako Town, experience workshops, and participatory games. Bonfires are also prepared at the campsite, so you can enjoy a relaxing camping experience.

17 Enjoy a music event while soaking up the sea breeze: "Summer Begins 2025 Otaru ☆ Asakusabashi Oldies Night vol.22" (Otaru City)

Otaru's annual summer outdoor music event. The venue is the Otaru Port Pier 3 Cruise Ship Parking Lot, where you can enjoy music while feeling the sea breeze up close. Bands that perform come from nearby areas such as Sapporo and Otaru, and they will perform a variety of music genres, from originals to cover songs.

15 "Activity Lights" 25 in downtown Tomakomai (Tomakomai City)

This event was created with the desire to "warm up the city of Tomakomai, and to do so, to light a fire." Dozens of artists, major and indie alike, will perform, heating up the center of Tomakomai under the motto, "Become a beacon of pride for the city."

*All information published is current as of June 2025. *Each event may be subject to change or cancellation, so please check the official website before participating.