"a-nation 2026" to be Held! ~Returning to Odaiba, Tokyo, for the First Time in 23 Years with an Autumn Event~
Avex Live Creative Inc. announced that "a-nation 2026," one of Japan's largest music festivals, will be held on October 3rd and 4th, 2026, at a special venue in Odaiba, Tokyo. This marks the first time the festival will be held in autumn and its return to Odaiba after 23 years.
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Avex Live Creative Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Akihito Yamanaka) will host "a-nation 2026" (read: A-Nation Nisen Nijūroku), one of Japan's largest music festivals boasting cumulative attendance of over 6 million people, at the Odaiba a-nation special venue (Koto-ku, Tokyo) on Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026.
"a-nation" began in 2002 as Japan's only nationwide circuit-style outdoor festival, and this year marks its 22nd iteration. Having captivated over 6 million people to date, this event will be held for the first time in autumn this year, moving its venue to Odaiba, Tokyo, after 23 years. In addition to a lineup of artists transcending genres, the outdoor area will offer various contents unique to "a-nation," such as food and merchandise, allowing attendees to enjoy more than just the live performances. Details regarding artist announcements and ticket reception will be announced at a later date.
[Event Outline]
Event Title: a-nation 2026
Dates: Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Venue: Odaiba a-nation special venue (1-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Official Website: https://a-nation.net/
Official SNS:
X (https://x.com/anation_navi/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anation.official/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anation.official/)
Sponsored by: Avex Group
Planned and Produced by: Avex Live Creative Inc.
"a-nation" began in 2002 as Japan's only nationwide circuit-style outdoor festival, and this year marks its 22nd iteration. Having captivated over 6 million people to date, this event will be held for the first time in autumn this year, moving its venue to Odaiba, Tokyo, after 23 years. In addition to a lineup of artists transcending genres, the outdoor area will offer various contents unique to "a-nation," such as food and merchandise, allowing attendees to enjoy more than just the live performances. Details regarding artist announcements and ticket reception will be announced at a later date.
[Event Outline]
Event Title: a-nation 2026
Dates: Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Venue: Odaiba a-nation special venue (1-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Official Website: https://a-nation.net/
Official SNS:
X (https://x.com/anation_navi/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anation.official/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anation.official/)
Sponsored by: Avex Group
Planned and Produced by: Avex Live Creative Inc.