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It ends at sunrise
The second day runs through the night, and the last set ends with the sunrise after 4am, the festival’s most famous moment.
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Elephant Kashimashi playing Rising Sun Rock Festival in 2016; a file photo, not this edition. · Report image rightsIshikari · JapanMusic festivals
2027.08.13 — 2027.08.14 · Coming soon
A rock festival that plays till sunrise.
RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2027 in EZO
RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL began in 1999 as Japan’s first full-scale all-night outdoor rock festival, raising stages of every size each summer on a wide site by Ishikari Bay New Port in Hokkaido. The second day runs through the night, and the last set ends with the sunrise after 4am; people watch from picnic mats, over barbecues or from hay bales, and can camp near the stages. The 2027 festival is on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 August; the lineup and tickets are not yet announced.
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A REASON TO GO
Outdoor site by Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New Port2027.08.13 — 2027.08.14Music festivalsTicket required
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Japan’s first all-night rock festival
When it began in 1999 it was Japan’s first full-scale all-night outdoor rock festival, with stages of every size raised on the wide site for just two days.
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Tents beside the stages
Watch lying on a picnic mat, over a barbecue or from a hay bale, and camp near the stages overnight.
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This could be for you if you are…
- Japanese rock fans
- Anyone who wants a camping festival weekend in Hokkaido
Before you decide
Lineup, tickets, camping and parking are not yet announced.
The second night runs till dawn and gets cold; bring warm layers.
The site is by the port on the Ishikari–Otaru border, some way from central Sapporo.
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This year’s site map is not out yet.
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Dates & times
2027.08.13 — 2027.08.14Friday 13 to Saturday 14 August 2027 (Japan time), the second day running through the night to the next morning; opening and closing times are not yet announced.
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- It ends at sunrise
- Japan’s first all-night rock festival
- Tents beside the stages
Venue & travel
Outdoor site by Tarukawa Wharf, Ishikari Bay New PortThe site is by Ishikari Bay New Port on the border of Shinko-chuo 1-chome, Ishikari, and Zenibako 5-chome, Otaru, in Hokkaido; 2027 transport arrangements are not yet announced.
Entry & companions
Tickets, camping and parking rules for 2027 are not yet announced; the official site still shows 2026.
Tickets & access
Tickets to be announced
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Nesnad · CC BY 4.0 Image source
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Elephant Kashimashi playing Rising Sun Rock Festival in 2016; a file photo, not this edition.
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