FEST. INAZUMA 2026 Reveals Final Lineup; VK Acts Confirmed
Shiga Prefecture’s largest outdoor music festival has a fresh identity and an expanded lineup to match. FEST. INAZUMA 2026—formerly known as Inazuma Rock Fest—has announced its complete artist roster for the September 19–21 event, and the visual kei presence is unmistakable.
Spearheaded by T.M.Revolution’s Nishikawa Takahiro, the festival has become a cornerstone of early autumn in the region since its 2009 inception. The festival champions Lake Biwa’s environmental preservation alongside regional development, with Nishikawa serving as Shiga’s official tourism ambassador. Now in its 18th year, the rebranded FEST. INAZUMA maintains that commitment while welcoming an even more diverse roster across its three-day run.
VK fans will particularly want to mark their calendars: abingdon boys school takes the final day (September 21), while newer-generation acts OWV and ICEx anchor day three and day two respectively. T.M.Revolution himself performs across multiple days, including his birthday celebration on September 19—a fitting tribute to the festival’s founding spirit.
The full September 21 lineup is stacked with rock and alternative acts alongside the VK contingent, creating an eclectic final-day experience. General admission tickets for individual days are priced at ¥15,000 (tax included) and went on general sale August 22.
The festival takes place at Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Square in Kusatsu, with free-access areas opening at 9 a.m. and the live stage kicking off at 11:30 a.m. Rain won’t cancel the event, though severe weather may force postponement.
Head to the official FEST. INAZUMA website for complete ticketing details, full day-by-day breakdowns, and ongoing updates. Follow their X, Instagram, and YouTube channels for real-time announcements and performance schedules.