ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 Releases Phase 1 Lineup: Featuring Ado, XG, and Hiroji Miyamoto

Kapanlagi.com - ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 officially reveals the first phase lineup for this year's festival, which will be held on September 12, 13, 19, 20, and 21, 2026, at Chiba Soga Sports Park. This largest music festival in Japan returns with a lineup of popular artists across genres. The festival's schedule shift to September, which started last year, is also maintained for this edition.

A total of 82 artists are announced in this initial lineup, while the total number of performers will eventually reach 115 artists. The festival organizers also confirmed that 33 additional artists will be announced in early June. Fan enthusiasm immediately increased after the first phase performer list was officially released to the public.

Some big names that immediately caught fans' attention include Ado, XG, ano, and Hiroji Miyamoto. Additionally, this year's lineup is filled with various popular artists from both the new generation and senior Japanese musicians.
So who are the other popular artists that will perform this year?

1. Ado, XG, and Hiroji Miyamoto Become the Spotlight

Ado and XG are the most talked about by fans (credit: Instagram / @xgofficial / @ado_staff_official)

ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 is being held again this year for five full days at Chiba Soga Sports Park. A total of 82 artists were announced in the first phase, making the initial lineup of this festival feel very large from the start of the announcement.

Popular artists such as Ado, XG, ano, Hiroji Miyamoto, Aimyon, and Awich immediately became the main focus of fans on social media. These names are considered to be the biggest attractions of the first phase of this year's festival.

In addition, names like Vaundy and LANA also help strengthen this year's lineup. Advance ticket reservations for the first round have already opened through the official J Fes app until May 26 local time. Fan enthusiasm for ticket sales has increased immediately after the lineup was announced.

2. Bands, Idols, and VTubers Join the Festival

Idol groups and VTubers also join this year's lineup (credit: Instagram / @kanaboon_official_insta)

Not only popular soloists, the first phase lineup is also filled with various famous bands and idol groups from Japan. KANA-BOON, DISH//, Momoiro Clover Z, and FRUITS ZIPPER are confirmed to perform this year. Their presence makes the festival's genre variety feel even broader.

This festival also features unique names like Hoshimachi Suisei, who continues to showcase the significant influence of VTuber culture in the Japanese music industry today. Additionally, groups like NiziU and MAXIMUM THE HORMONE also join the lineup.

The diversity of genres and performers makes the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 feel even larger and more appealing to various types of music audiences. This festival is also expected to once again attract visitors from outside Japan, just like in previous years.

3. 33 Other Artists Yet to be Announced

Fans are still waiting for the announcement of the next 33 additional artists (credit: Instagram / @jfes_official)

Although they have already presented a major lineup since the first phase, the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 organizers confirm that there are still 33 additional artists yet to be announced. These names are scheduled to be revealed in early June.

Since the initial lineup is already filled with major artists, many fans have begun speculating about the possibility of other big names that have yet to be announced. Enthusiasm on social media also surged immediately after the first phase announcement was released.

With a total of 115 artists set to perform over five full days, ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 is predicted to be one of the biggest music events in Japan this year.

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