FEST. INAZUMA 2026

About this event

Initiated by artist Takanori Nishikawa, who serves as Shiga Hometown Tourism Ambassador, 'Inazuma Rock Fes'—the prefecture's largest outdoor live music event held every autumn on the shores of Lake Biwa with themes of Lake Biwa water quality conservation and regional development—will be held under the new name 'FEST. INAZUMA' starting in 2026. This event began in 2009 and marks its 18th year this year. The first wave of performing artists announced includes T.M.Revolution, Takanori Nishikawa, MONGOL800, Novelbright, Togenashi Togeari, and Momoiro Clover Z. On September 19, GENERATIONS, T.M.Revolution, Togenashi Togeari, Momoiro Clover Z, RAISE A SUILEN, and ONE N' ONLY are scheduled to appear; on September 20, STARGLOW, Takanori Nishikawa, Hearts2Hearts, RIIZE, and WANDS; and on September 21, abingdon boys school, Chevon, -Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan- ZIGZAG, Novelbright, and MONGOL800. The event logo and venue layout have also been substantially renewed, ushering in a new phase. Official fastest advance ticket reservations are currently open.

Venue

Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Square

Oroshimo-cho, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0001