Japan music scene: Upcoming festivals and live performances scheduled for 2025-2026

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Various musical events and festivals are scheduled across Japan throughout 2025 and 2026.

In Kurume, the Kurume Music Festival 2026 will be held at Ishibashi Cultural Hall over three days in September, featuring ensemble, brass band, and choral festivals.

Setagaya Artist Bank will host several concerts in September 2026, including performances by Ensemble Blanche, cellist Udai Yoneda, and the Tokyo S Trio.

Other scheduled performances include multiple live dates for Midorinomaru across various cities such as Toyohashi, Fukuoka, and Shibuya, as well as a live performance by Mieko Nishijima in Minami-Aoyama on May 2, 2025. Jazz musician Toru Morichika also has scheduled quintet performances in Nishi-Ogikubo in August and September 2026.

Entities

Ishibashi Cultural Hall · Kurume City · Kurume Music Festival · Midorinomaru · Setagaya Artist Bank · Setagaya City

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