Rock In Japan Festival is one of the largest and most popular annual music festivals in Japan.

This major event is particularly famous for its lineup.

It almost exclusively features Japanese musical artists, ranging from legendary rock bands to the latest pop and indie acts.

The 2025 lineup includes a huge array of popular artists, such as Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Official HIGE DANdism, RADWIMPS, and SEKAI NO OWARI.

Other major acts scheduled to perform include MAN WITH A MISSION, [Alexandros], Saucy Dog, and Vaundy.

For 2025, the festival is a massive multi-day affair, held over two separate weekends in September.

Multiple large stages operate simultaneously, showcasing a wide variety of music throughout each day.

Beyond the music, the festival grounds are filled with a huge selection of food and drink stalls, as well as official artist merchandise tents.

Dates
- The festival will be held over two weekends in September 2025.
- Weekend 1
  - Saturday, September 13th; Sunday, September 14th; Monday, September 15th
- Weekend 2
  - Saturday, September 20th; Sunday, September 21st
Time
- The following times are scheduled for each day of the festival.
- Doors Open
  - 8:30am
- Show Starts
  - 11:45am
- Show Ends
  - 8:15pm
Location
- Chiba City Soga Sports Park, Chiba Prefecture.
Admission
- Tickets are required for entry.
- Due to high demand, tickets are often sold through a multi-stage lottery system.
Please Note
- The event will proceed in rain but will be cancelled in the event of severe weather.
- This festival’s lineup consists almost entirely of Japanese artists.

By Train (to Soga Sports Park)
- The venue is located a short walk from a major train station.
- Soga Station
  - The closest station is Soga Station.
  - It is served by the JR Keiyō Line, JR Uchibō Line, and JR Sotobō Line.
  - The park is approximately an 8 to 10-minute walk from the station.

Event Details

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Rock In Japan Festival