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Hokkaido Summer Music Festivals and Outdoor Festivals: 15 Festivals for the Year 2024! Enjoy gourmet food, outdoor activities and sauna experience!
Music festivals and outdoor festivals held in the great nature of Hokkaido offer not only music, but also gourmet food, outdoor activities, and even saunas. Here are 15 summer festivals in Hokkaido, ranging from the well-known ones to those held for the first time this year, each with its own unique flavor. Why don't you make the best memories in Hokkaido this summer?
1. popular rock festival "RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2023 in EZO" (Ishikari City / Otaru City )
JOIN ALIVE 2023" (Iwamizawa City), a fusion of nature and entertainment
3. classical music festival "PMF2023" (Sapporo), where young musicians from around the world gather
KUSHIRO KIRI FESTIVAL 2024" (Kushiro City): Lasers illuminate a venue shrouded in fog
GANKE FES 2023 (Shintoku Town): Sauna experience at a festival with a spectacular view surrounded by cliffs and lakes
6 . "CRAFTLAND" (Sapporo), where you can enjoy craft workshops
( 7 ) " GOOD WIND MUSIC," the first outdoor live music event in F Village (Kitahiroshima City)
8. first "bonchi fes. FURANO 2024 meets FEELD GOOD FES." festival to shake the Furano Basin (Furano )
9. festivals and picnic = festnic space "SORAON" (Shintotsukawa Town)
10. "TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2023" (Tomakomai City )
11. the 016th Hakodate International Folk Art Festival (Hakodate City), where artists from around the world will gather in the port city of Hak odate
12. "Kirakira Festa Ashibetsu" (Ashibetsu City), where fireworks and lasers dance in the starry sky
13. "LOVE TOYA 2023" (Toyako Town), where visitors can experience a variety of creativity by the lake
14. music event "Summer Begins - 2024 Otaru Asakusabashi Oldies Night vol.21" to enjoy the sea breeze (Otaru City )
15. "Fire of Vitalityʼ 23" (Tomakomai City) to light the way for the revitalization of the Tomakomai urban area.
1 " RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO" (Ishikari City / Otaru City), one of the four major popular rock fest ivals
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One of Japan's four major outdoor rock festivals, RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO is Hokkaido's representative outdoor rock festival. 1999 was the first full-scale all-night outdoor rock festival in Japan, and this year marks its 24th year. The festival is held in Ishikari's vast landscapes, with a variety of stages of all sizes and in Hokkaido's typical scenery and air, offering a great musical experience.
Dates: August 16 (Fri.) - 17 (Sat.), 2024
Friday, August 16 OPEN 10:00 / START 14:00-23:00 (tentative)
Saturday, August 17 OPEN 10:00 / START 12:30 - Sunday, August 18 5:00 (scheduled)
Fees: 29,000 yen for a full-day ticket, 14,000 yen for a 16-day ticket, 19,000 yen for a 17-day ticket, and other tickets are available.
Venue: Special outdoor stage next to Tarukawa Pier, Ishikari Bay New Port (1-chome, Shinko Chuo, Ishikari City / 5-chome, Zenibako, Otaru City)
For more information about RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO, please visit
2 Fusion of nature and entertainment "JOIN ALIVE 2024" (Iwamizawa City)
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This event was created in 2010 as a fusion of music, amusement, nature, and art. Many artists will perform on a total of five indoor and outdoor stages. An amusement park with more than 40 attractions is also located next to the festival, offering various ways to enjoy the festival.
Date: July 13 (Sat.) - 14 (Sun.), 2024 OPEN 9:00 / START 11:00 - 21:30 (tentative)
Admission fee: 25,000 yen for a full-day ticket / 13,500 yen each for tickets for the 13th and 14th.
Venue: Iwamizawa Park Outdoor Concert Hall Kitaon & Hokkaido Greenland Amusement Park (794 Shigemachi, Iwaeyama)
For more information about "JOIN ALIVE 2024" and maps, please visit
3 Classical music festival "PMF2024" (Sapporo) for young musicians from around the world
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PMF (Pacific Music Festival for International Education) is a classical music festival held in Sapporo and other cities. The festival is held in a variety of situations, from indoor performances in concert halls to outdoor performances on outdoor stages, and some performances are free of charge, making it easy to enjoy classical music.
Dates: Wednesday, July 10 through Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Fee: Free - 9,000 yen *Prices vary depending on the performance.
Venues: Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, Sapporo Art Park Outdoor Stage, etc.
For more information on PMF2024, please visit
4 KUSHIRO KIRI FESTIVAL 2024 (Kushiro City), where lasers illuminate a venue shrouded in fog
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Kushiro's natural symbol, "sea fog," can be enjoyed at this fantastic outdoor event. The event features live DJ performances, live stages with gorgeous artists, Kushiro's unique gourmet food at Kairou Market, and a barbecue corner where anyone can enjoy a barbecue with nothing.
Dates: July 26 (Fri.) to 28 (Sun.), 2024
Fee: Admission: 500 yen for those 18 years and older (free for high school students and younger) *Tickets for the front area are available.
Venue: Kushiro Saiwai-cho Green Space and Seismic Wharf (4-1 Saiwai-cho, Kushiro City)
For more information about KUSHIRO KIRI FESTIVAL 2024 and map information
5 "GANKE FES 2024" (Shintoku Town), a festival with a spectacular view surrounded by cliffs and lakes, and a sauna experience.
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This festival is held at a venue surrounded by cliffs called Ganke, which gives the event its name, and Lake Kusoku, which is known as a power spot. With the theme of "sway, dance, frolic, and feel," the event is filled with the attractions of Shintoku-cho, including music, outdoor activities, a sauna experience unique to Tokachi, which was selected as Sauna of the Year 2022, and gourmet food made from Tokachi ingredients.
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024 OPEN 11:00 / START 12:00~.
■Fare: Admission ticket 6,500 yen (7,500 yen at the door)
Venue: Yushuku Kuttari Onsen Lake Inn (808 Kusoku, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun)
For more information about GANKE FES 2024 and map information
6 "CRAFTLAND" (Sapporo), where you can also enjoy crafts and other workshops
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A new outdoor event in Sapporo under the theme of "CRAFT". The appeal of this event is that you can enjoy music, food and drink as well as craft workshops. In addition to individual performances by the artists, don't miss the special live performances by collaborators and guests that you don't usually get to see.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 29, 2024 (OPEN 10:00~ / START 12:00 - 21:00 scheduled)
Admission: ¥8,800 for adults / ¥5,500 for children 22 and under *Free admission for elementary school students and under (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Venue: National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park (247 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo)
For more information about "CRAFTLAND
7 First outdoor music live event "GOOD WIND MUSIC" at F Village (Kitahiroshima City )
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The Hokkaido Ball Park F Village, which opened last year, will host its first outdoor music live event to enjoy music and the outdoors. Live music will be performed on the WIND PLAZA stage by the pond on the grounds, and tent sites for camping will be available in the ESCON field. Other outdoor events and SUP experiences will also be held for family fun.
Date: July 6 (Sat.) - 7 (Sun.), 2024 OPEN 12:30 / START 13:30 - 19:30 on both days
Fee: Each day: Jr. high school students and older: 5,800 yen / 4 years old and older - elementary school students: 2,500 yen
*Limited to 40 pairs of field camp tickets 90,000 yen
Venue: Hokkaido Ball Park F VILLAGE (F Village, Kitahiroshima City)
For more information about GOOD WIND MUSIC and map information
8 The first "bonchi fes. FURANO 2024 meets FEELD GOOD FES." festival to shake the Furano Basin with echoes (Furano City )
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The first festival to be held at Furano ski resort, the concept of the festival is "Echoing each other, the five senses - MIX ENTERTAINMENT" combining music, gourmet food, camping, and activities. Artists of various genres will gather from Japan and abroad to rock the Furano Basin. In addition, this is an event that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with gourmet offerings that make the most of Furano's ingredients, camping and other accommodations, outdoor activities, and more.
Dates: Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8, 2024
Admission: 6-day ticket 3,300 yen / 7-day and 8-day tickets 8,000 yen each day, other types of tickets available
Venue: Furano Ski Resort, Kitanomine Zone (18-6 Kitanomine-cho, Furano-shi)
For details and map information of "bonchi fes. FURANO 2024 meets FEELD GOOD FES.
9 F es and Picnic = Fesnic Space "SORAON 2024" (Shintotsukawa-cho )
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An at-home festival held under the 360-degree blue sky of Sorachi. Under the theme of "Fes x Picnic = Fesnic," where you can enjoy music while relaxing on the grass in the great outdoors, there will be live artists as well as delicious gourmet food from Hokkaido. Under the slogan of "Kodomo Odoru," this year's festival will feature a wide variety of contents that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Dates: June 22 (Sat.) - 23 (Sun.), 2024
Saturday, June 22: Music & Gourmet Fest OPEN 9:00 / START 10:00 - 20:00
June 22 (Sat) - 23 (Sun) Gourmet Fest 9:30 - 16:00
Admission fee: 22nd - Adult 8,700 yen (Day ticket 9,500 yen) / College/University students 1,000 yen / High school students and under free
Admission is free on 23rd.
Venue: Furusato Park Event Plaza (Sojin, Shintotsukawa-cho, Kabato-gun)
For more information about SORAON2024 and map information, please visit
10 " TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2024" (Tomakomai City), a festival to showcase the charm of the city through music and art
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A complex entertainment festival that takes advantage of Tomakomai's attractive location. With a focus on music, art, food, and future technology, this is an event that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages and from all walks of life. The venue is divided into a paid area for live artists and a free area for mini-stages, food, etc., with a variety of content in each area.
Date: September 7 (Sat.) - 8 (Sun.), 2024, 11:00 - 20:00 on both days
Fee: Free admission / Fee-based area: Entrance ticket: 16,000 yen for a full-day pass, 9,900 yen for a one-day pass (September 7 and 8)
Venue: Kira Kira Park (3-1 Irifune-cho, Tomakomai City)
For more information about TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2024 and map information
11 Artists from around the world will gather in the port city of Hakodate for the "017th Chick-Filk International Folk Art Festival" (Hakodate)
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An event where you can enjoy a variety of performances such as music, dance, and street art. 5 stages and 6 areas will be used for the performances by artists from all over the world, which will be a spectacular sight to behold. There will also be a large collection of food, drink, and miscellaneous goods from all over the world. You can't miss the performances at the moment the sun sets and the night view spreads out.
Dates: August 5 (Mon.) - 11 (Sun.), 2024, 16:00 - 21:30
■Fare: One-day pass: ¥2,000- in advance / ¥3,000 at the door / Free for high school students under 18 years old
*Prices for One-Day Passes sold in advance vary depending on the sales period.
Venue: Motomachi Park (12-18 Motomachi, Hakodate City)
For details and map information of the "017th Chick-fil-A International Folk Art Festival
12 "Kirakira Festa Ashibetsu 2024" (Ashibetsu City) where fireworks and lasers dance in the starry sky
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The night sky of Ashibetsu will be decorated with 5,000 fireworks and laser beams along with music. Live performances by musicians and stages by citizens' groups will be held during the daytime as well. In addition to the stage events, stalls selling local specialties and authentic gourmet foods will line the streets.
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Venue: National Ashibetsu Ski Resort Special Site (11 Asahi-cho, Ashibetsu City)
For details and map information on "Kira Kira Festa Ashibetsu 2024", please visit
13 "LOVE TOYA 2024" to experience diverse creativity by the lake (Toyako Town)
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This festival invites diverse creators and takes place in the rich nature of Lake Toya. In addition to live music, various events are held every year, including food and drink stalls, goods for sale, and art corners from inside and outside of Toyako Town. Campsites will be set up with campfires so that campers can enjoy a relaxing camping experience.
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (11:00 - Sunday, July 28, 2024 (14:00)
Fee: Free admission / Parking: DAY 1,000 yen, CAMP 3,000 yen
Venue: Lake Hill Farm (127 Hanawa, Toyako Town, Abuta County)
For more information about "LOVE TOYA 2024" and map information
14 Music event "Summer Begins - 2024 Otaru☆Asakusabashi Oldies Night vol.21" to enjoy while bathing in the sea breeze (Otaru City )
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Otaru's annual summer outdoor music event. The venue is the parking lot of the Otaru Port No. 3 Pier Cruise Ship Terminal, where you can enjoy music while bathing in the sea breeze close to the sea. Bands from Sapporo, Otaru, and other nearby areas will perform a variety of music genres from original to copy songs.
Date: July 20 (Sat.) - 21 (Sun.), 2024, 11:00 - 20:00
Venue: Otaru Port No.3 Pier Cruise Ship Parking Lot (Minato-cho, Otaru City)
For details and map information of "Summer Begins - 2024 Otaru☆Asakusabashi Oldies Night vol.21
15 "Vitality Fireʼ 24" to light the way for the revitalization of the Tomakomai urban area (Tomakomai City )
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This event is held to "warm up the city of Tomakomai and to light a fire for that purpose. Dozens of artists, both major and indie, will perform, and under the slogan "Be the light of a town we can be proud of," they will enliven the central Tomakomai area with enthusiasm.
Dates: Saturday, August 31-Sunday, September 1, 2024
Venues: 2 stages+α in Tomakomai Central Park, ELLCUB, Acacia Park
Click here for more details and map information on ʻActive Fireʼ 24
All information is current as of June 2024.
*Each event is subject to change or cancellation, so please check the official website before participating.