CHIBA, Japan — Organizers of the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 announced the full lineup of artists set to perform at the event, scheduled to take place over five days this September. A total of 115 music acts will take the stage, including major additions such as IVE, NCT’s Yuta, Aina the End, LiSA, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE.
According to the official website, 36 new artists were added in the final lineup announcement on Tuesday. This includes a mix of top Japanese performers and internationally acclaimed K-pop stars, setting high expectations for one of Japan’s largest music festivals.
K-pop Stars Add Global Flair
From South Korea, IVE and NCT’s Yuta were among the newly announced artists, joining earlier announced K-pop acts TWS, &TEAM, and ILLIT, who will bring their energetic performances to the Japanese stage. Their participation marks an exciting highlight for international fans attending the festival.
Event Schedule and Details
The ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 will be held on September 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), 15 (Mon – national holiday), 20 (Sat), and 21 (Sun) at Soga Sports Park in Chiba City. Each day will start with gates opening at 8:30 AM, performances beginning at 11:45 AM, and concluding around 8:15 PM. The event will proceed in the rain, but may be canceled in cases of severe weather.
🔹 Daily Artist Lineups
September 13 (Saturday)
Aina the End / Mao Abe / [Alexandros] / UVERworld / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / KANA-BOON / Kyuso Nekokami / CreepHyp / Kessoku Band / SAKANAMON / Shin Tenchi Kaibyaku Shudan Zigzag / SEKAI NO OWARI / Chanmina / HANA / Hump Back / BE:FIRST / 04 Limited Sazabys / BLUE ENCOUNT / HEY-SMITH / Polkadot Stingray / Macaroni Enpitsu / ME:I / reGretGirl
September 14 (Sunday)
ILLIT / Aooo / Aqua Timez / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / IS:SUE / HY / Omoinotake / go!go!vanillas / Kocchi no Kento / Saucy Dog / Chilli Beans. / Natori / Vaundy / Phantom Theater / Porno Graffitti / Marcy / Hiroji Miyamoto / Young Skinny / Yuika / yutori / Lucky Kilimanjaro / LiSA / Ryokuoushoku Shakai
September 15 (Monday, Holiday)
IVE / aiko / imase / &TEAM / THE ORAL CIGARETTES / Tatsuya Kitani / CLAN QUEEN / Survive Said The Prophet / jo0ji / SKY-HI / Surii / Da-iCE / TWS / NiziU / Novelbright / Brandy Senki / Frederic / MAZZEL / MY FIRST STORY / Mrs. GREEN APPLE / muque / Morning Musume. ’25 / UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
September 20 (Saturday)
Ave Mujica / Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders / indigo la End / Awich / Official HIGE DANDism / Takaya Kawasaki / Kyary Pamyu Pamyu / Kroi / Sambomaster / Juice=Juice / SUPER BEAVER / sumika / Czecho No Republic / DISH// / Haruka Mirai / FOMARE / FRUITS ZIPPER / THE BAWDIES / My Hair is Bad / Megumi / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / YUTA (NCT) / WANIMA
September 21 (Sunday)
INI / ano / Oishikuru Melonpan / Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai / CUTIE STREET / Koresawa / Saba Sister / Chevon / SHISHAMO / Chai Tope / Singers High / This is LAST / 10-FEET / NEE / Neguse. / Humbreaders / PEOPLE 1 / Maximum the Hormone / MAN WITH A MISSION / Raisan / RADWIMPS / RIP SLYME / WurtS
With a wide variety of genres ranging from J-pop, rock, indie, hip hop, and K-pop, ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 promises a dynamic and inclusive experience for fans from around the globe. Tickets are expected to sell quickly following this full lineup announcement.