Night Hike music-art festival announces 2026 Makuhari lineup

The internet‑originated music and art festival Night Hike will take place on October 31 and November 1, 2026 at Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall 9 and 11 in Chiba, Japan. The two‑day event marks the festival’s first expansion beyond Shibuya, with an expected audience of around 10,000.

A second‑wave lineup has been released, bringing the total to 47 acts. Highlights include virtual singer Kizuna AI, vocalist‑illustrator Hana Fu, producer Ōsawa Shin‑ichi, and performer‑DJ Kocchi‑no‑Kento. Additional entries feature a tribute band set “U‑P meet siinamota” (guest vocalist Sou), JAMBORIDE (BANVOX & SEKITOVA), and collaborative projects such as Melty & Mr Napr & Andromeda‑ko. The festival will also showcase a range of club‑music artists such as okadada, KOTONOHOUSE, and others, highlighting the blend of virtual and real‑world performances that define Night Hike.