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"a-nation 2026" to be Held! ~Returning to Odaiba, Tokyo, for the First Time in 23 Years with an Autumn Event~

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Published May 1, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:03 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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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.

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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Published: May 1, 2026

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.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event
Products / services: a-nation 2026

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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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