# NHK music programming and festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhk-music-programming-and-festivals
> Updated: 2026-08-12T05:37:27.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

NHK has scheduled and conducted various music programming and festivals in Japan. On August 1, 2026, the music program Venue101 aired episode 117, featuring performances by King & Prince, Nogizaka46, ATEEZ, and ILLIT, alongside a discussion with lyricist Komaba Takashi.

Following this, the NHK music special ‘Uta de Aetara 2026’ held a public recording at NHK Hall in Tokyo. This festival featured hosts Motoki Ohmori, Keiko Kitagawa, and Kazunari Ninomiya, with performances including sets by ORANGE RANGE and a cover by Kiyoshi Hikawa and Ikusaburo Yamasaki. The event also included a comedic interaction involving the persona Ichinomori Daigo and a social media-trending moment with the band LUNA SEA.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: NHK Summer Music Festival features diverse performers and star hosts

NHK’s ‘Uta de Aetara 2026’ music special featured hosts Motoki Ohmori, Keiko Kitagawa, and Kazunari Ninomiya, alongside diverse performances and a viral moment involving LUNA SEA.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhk-summer-music-festival-features-diverse-performers-and-star-hosts

### 2026-07-30: NHK's Venue101 to showcase King & Prince, Nogizaka46, ILLIT and ATEEZ on Aug. 1

NHK's Venue101 airs Aug 1, featuring King & Prince, Nogizaka46, ILLIT and ATEEZ performances, viral dance tutorials, and a sync‑challenge segment.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhks-venue101-to-showcase-king-prince-nogizaka46-illit-and-ateez-on-aug-1

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