A long-running karaoke competition where singers compete on stage in Nagoya
Nagoya Karaoke Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/21
This event has been held mainly in Nagoya City as a karaoke competition where singers compete on vocal ability.
About Nagoya Karaoke Festival
The Nagoya Karaoke Festival and Nagoya Karaoke Festa are karaoke competitions that have been held mainly in Nagoya City.
There are competitions organized by the Chubu Singers Association and the National Poetry and Song Federation, as well as competitions organized by MID-FM; two events with similar names are described.
As a singing competition, it has been part of the region’s popular music activities and broadcasting culture.
Festival highlights
A highlight is watching contestants sing on stage and compete to advance, depending on the competition category and format.
At competitions organized by the Chubu Singers Association, contestants who pass the preliminary round are selected from 3 categories: Young, General and Senior. The final consists of singing 1 chorus.
Some competitions have featured guest singers and awarded the winners trophies, prize money or opportunities to have a song provided to them.
A long-running karaoke competition where singers compete on stage in Nagoya
What to expect
At competitions organized by the Chubu Singers Association and the National Poetry and Song Federation, contestants advance to the final after a tape-audition preliminary round, then sing 1 chorus in the final.
The competition uses Daiichikosho’s DAM karaoke system, but singers cannot view the lyrics on screen while performing.
At competitions organized by MID-FM, the allotted singing time differs between the preliminary round and the final, and the event is recorded in front of an audience for a later broadcast.
How to take part
Participation is generally open, but professionals and karaoke instructors are said to be ineligible.
The event is presented as a competition for amateur singing enthusiasts, while the preliminary-round format and singing time vary depending on the organizer and competition format.
Check the information for each edition to confirm whether entries are being accepted and who is eligible to participate in 2026.
At the competition organized by the Chubu Singers Association and the National Poetry and Song Association, preliminary judging is conducted by tape.
Records indicate that the MID-FM-organized competition has also accepted applications online since 2010.
Application methods and entry availability vary by organizer and edition, so check the information for each edition to confirm how to apply in 2026.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Venues vary by competition format and include cultural halls in Nagoya City and places such as Nagoya City Nakamura Cultural Small Theater.
The address differs for each event.
Event venue 愛知県名古屋市 大会形式により異なり
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Tips for your visit
There are several formats, with different venues, preliminary-round methods, singing times and admission fees for spectators.
Spectators are required to pay admission at competitions organized by the Chubu Singers Association, while competitions organized by MID-FM are recorded as free to attend in person.
Whether you plan to enter or attend as a spectator, it is important to check the event edition and venue to avoid confusing them.
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Origins and History of Nagoya Karaoke Festival
The Nagoya Karaoke Festa, organized by the Chubu Singers Association and the National Poetry and Song Association, held its 1st edition in 1974, and records of subsequent editions begin in 1992.
It was held at various venues, including Misono-za, Nagoya Civic Hall, and Meitetsu Hall, and its 15th-anniversary edition took place in 2013.
Records show that the MID-FM-organized Nagoya Karaoke Festival has been held since 2009.
Official information
The organizers listed are the Chubu Singers Association and the National Poetry and Song Federation, as well as MID-FM.
Competitions organized by the Chubu Singers Association have been held as cultural hall performances featuring guest singers, while MID-FM’s competitions have been run as events that also include a public recording.
The 2026 event details, venue and application process should be checked against the latest information from each organizer.
Nagoya Karaoke Festival at a Glance
The Nagoya Karaoke Festival and Nagoya Karaoke Festa are singing competitions that have been held mainly in Nagoya City.
There are competitions organized by the Chubu Singers Association and the National Poetry and Song Federation, as well as competitions organized by MID-FM, and they differ in preliminary rounds, venues and spectator conditions.
With a history dating back to 1974 and several event formats, it is important to check which edition you plan to enter or attend.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/21
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