Japan's FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 Returning to Naeba With Fred again.., Vulfpeck, Vampire Weekend as Headliners
Japan's FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 will return to the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa-cho, Niigata Prefecture again this summer, with dates set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.
Fred again.. will headline Day 1, and Vulfpeck Day 2. These festival slots will be the first time either act performs in Japan, and for the latter, one of the three shows announced for this year. On the final day, Vampire Weekend returns to Fuji Rock for the first time in three years as headliner.
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Now in its 26th year in Naeba, FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL takes place in an expanse of land 4 km long dotted with stages of various sizes, featuring over 200 artists of various genres from around the world each year. The scheduled acts from Japan this year include Ichiko Aoba, Answer to Remember, BRAHMAN, Creepy Nuts, DYGL, EGO-WRAPPIN', Hitsujibungaku, kanekoayano, Kimishima Ohzora Gasso Keitai ('ensemble form'), jo0ji, MIYAVI, Otoboke Beaver, RADWIMPS, Shintaro Sakamoto, Suchmos, Vaundy, Tatsuro Yamashita, and more.
From outside of Japan, Balming Tiger, Barry Can't Swim, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Confidence Man, Ezra Collective, Faye Webster, Fermin Muguruza, Four Tet, James Blake, Haim, HYUKOH, Mei Semones, Mdou Moctar, Night Tempo, OK Go, Perfume Genius, Royel Otis, Sunset Rollercoaster, The Hives, Tycho and more are set to perform. As in previous years, the lineup ranges from veterans to newcomers, making this a festival of music that transcends borders and genres.
The recently announced fifth lineup also includes new additions Joy Anonymous, Us, Ginger Root, Jane Remover, YHWH Nailgun, and Little Sims. ROUTE 17 Rock'n'Roll ORCHESTRA, a special band at FUJI ROCK that features unique guests each year, will include Kumiko Yamashita, Hiroto Komoto, Gen Kugiya, Us, and Liam Ó Maonlaí this year.
Tickets are 59,000 yen (approx. 413 USD) for a three-day ticket and 25,000 yen for a one-day ticket (approx. 175 USD). Friday night tickets, good from 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 5:00 a.m. the next morning, are 16,000 yen (approx. 112 USD), and Under 22 one-day tickets are available for 18,000 yen (approx. 126 USD). Fans from outside Japan can purchase tickets through e+ (e plus), FRF OFFICIAL SHOP GAN-BAN, Ticket PIA, tixCraft, Ticketmaster Singapore, ticketflap, KKTIX, and interpark. Additional informationa can be found on the festival's official website (https://en.fujirockfestival.com/ ).
An admission-free event is also scheduled for July 24, on the eve of the festival. There will be a bon dance event, a raffle, a fireworks display, a competitive eating contest, and a special gig at the RED MARQUEE stage. Check out the after movie from 2024 below.
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