ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 – Day 1

Experience the explosive start of ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 on September 13, 2025, held at Soga Sports Park in Chiba, Japan. This iconic five-day rock festival opened its doors at 11:00 AM and ran until 8:15 PM, bringing together a diverse lineup of Japan’s top rock and alternative acts. Day 1 delivered a powerful mix of high-energy performances across multiple stages, featuring 22 artists including SEKAI NO OWARI, BE:FIRST, kessoku band, Macaroni Enpitsu, 04 Limited Sazabys, HEY-SMITH, Uverworld, Kana-Boon, Kyuso Nekokami, CreepHyp, SAKANAMON, Chanmina, HANA, Hump Back, AiNA THE END, Abe Mao, GOKUMON, ME:I, reGretGirl, Polkadot Stingray, and others. On the Lotus Stage, the show kicked off with BE:FIRST at 12:30 PM, followed by kessoku band (2:00 PM), [Alexandros] (3:30 PM), Macaroni Enpitsu (5:00 PM), and closed with SEKAI NO OWARI at 6:45 PM. This opening day blended mainstream rock, indie vibes, and punk energy, offering festival-goers unforgettable live moments under clear September skies. With such a diverse roster and a full day of performances, Day 1 of ROCK IN JAPAN 2025 set the tone for a legendary weekend — a celebration of rock spirit, community, and pure live energy.