FOMARE Announce Inaugural Two-Stage Festival in Gunma
FOMARE just made a major announcement at their first-ever Nippon Budokan solo show: they’re launching their own festival, and it’s coming back bigger than before.
On May 22, the Gunma-based rock band performed a sold-out headline at Japan’s most prestigious concert hall, capping off an exhilarating two-hour set spanning 27 songs. During the encore, they revealed that FOMARE Continent (FOMARE大陸) will return on October 12, 2026, at G-Messe Gunma in their hometown of Takasaki. The announcement reportedly drew roaring cheers from the crowd.
FOMARE Continent first debuted in 2022, establishing itself as a platform to support the local Gunma music scene. The 2024 edition expanded to two days, featuring a diverse lineup of artists. This October’s iteration will be historic: for the first time, the festival will operate as a two-stage event, allowing FOMARE to showcase even more talent simultaneously.
The timing arrives as the band approaches a significant milestone. Formed in 2015, FOMARE will mark their tenth anniversary in 2025, and they’re currently mid-way through an ambitious all-47-prefectures tour (OVER TOUR 25-26), which wraps in Okinawa on June 20. The Budokan show stands as a powerful testament to their growing reach—a far cry from their Gunma roots.
Festival Details:
Date: October 12, 2026 (Monday/National Holiday)
Venue: G-Messe Gunma, Takasaki
Doors: 11:30 AM / Start: 12:30 PM
Ticket: ¥9,800 (all standing)
Fan Club presale for “FOMARE and the Secret Room” members opens today, May 22 at 9:30 PM, running through May 31 at 11:59 PM. Full artist lineup and additional details will be announced later.
For the latest on FOMARE and to secure your tickets, head to the official FOMARE and the Secret Room fan club site and the FOMARE Continent official page. Don’t miss your chance to experience this expanding festival in its most ambitious form yet.