Written by Aarohi Narain
Takasaki City turns up the volume with one of Gunma’s biggest indoor rock festivals.
What happens?
Takasaki City Rock Fes transforms the city center into a buzzing hub of guitars, symphonic mashups, and high-energy performances across three major venues near Takasaki Station.
From indie breakouts to arena-shaking headliners like KANA-BOON and ORANGE RANGE, the weekend is packed with live sets — including a one-night-only performance by yama and the Gunma Symphony Orchestra. With stages at G-Messe Gunma, Takasaki Arts Theatre, and Takasaki Arena, plus a range of local acts, this is an all-out celebration of Japan’s evolving rock scene.
If you’re looking for other things to do in the area, check out our Takasaki day trip guide.
Schedule and Lineup 2025
On Friday, June 27, yama will perform a special one-night-only live concert with the Gunma Symphony Orchestra at the Takasaki Arts Theatre, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, June 28, the lineup includes Akiyama Kiiro, KANA-BOON, Tele, TRACK15, Nishina, Murasaki Ima, and more.
On Sunday, June 29, performances will feature Aburi na Town, ORANGE RANGE, Kyuso Nekokami, CLAN QUEEN, and Survive Said The Prophet, among others.
Tickets 2025
Tickets for the yama × Gunma Symphony Orchestra Special Live are all reserved, with SS seats priced at ¥12,000, S seats at ¥9,800, and A seats at ¥8,800. General sales begin on April 19.
For the main Takasaki City Rock Festival, a one-day standing ticket costs ¥9,900, while a standing ticket with reserved seating is ¥13,200. Two-day tickets, available only during pre-sale, are priced at ¥18,800 for standing and ¥25,400 with reserved seating.
How to get there
The festival venues are clustered around Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture.
From Tokyo, the quickest route is to take the Joetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen to Takasaki (approximately 50–60 minutes). This will set you back around ¥4,610 (one-way).
If you don’t mind a longer ride (around 2 hours), the Takasaki Line, which connects to the Shōnan–Shinjuku Line, can get you there for cheaper (under ¥2,000 for a one-way ride).
All venues, G-Messe Gunma, Takasaki Arts Theatre, and Takasaki Arena, are within walking distance of the station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.