Music and public broadcasts bring summer to life on stages across Miyagi
TBC Summer Festival
The 2026 edition of TBC Summer Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25 〜 2026/07/26Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every July / Every year
- Location
- Kotodai Park and Nishikicho Park
- Area
- Miyagi Prefecture・Sendai City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
TBC Summer Festival is a summer event hosted by Tohoku Broadcasting, bringing broadcasts open to the public and a wide range of music stages to Sendai’s parks.
About TBC Summer Festival
TBC Summer Festival is an outdoor event held by Tohoku Broadcasting during summer in Miyagi.
Enjoy live broadcasts and recordings open to the public, as well as live music, in collaboration with radio and television programs.
Since its revival in 2007, it has been held every July and continues as an event rooted in the local community.
In 2026, it was held at Kotodai Park and Nishikicho Park.
Source: tbc夏まつり2026 / ステージスケジュール | tbc夏まつり2026
Festival highlights
Highlights include live music across multiple stages and broadcasts open to the public that bring you closer to TBC programs.
In 2026, music artists, comedians, TBC announcers, and others appeared on the Kotodai, Nishikicho, and Yanoon stages.
Radio recordings and live television broadcasts open to the public are also held, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the programs.
Music and public broadcasts bring summer to life on stages across Miyagi
What to expect
At the venue, you can move between stages in different areas and enjoy live performances and program recordings open to the public.
In 2026, different performers appeared on Saturday and Sunday, with radio recordings open to the public, television broadcasts, and music stages on the program.
An eco-station is also set up at the venue to support waste sorting and recycling.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kotodai Park and Nishikicho Park (Sendai).
Event venue 宮城県仙台市 勾当台公園
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
In 2026, it was held on July 25 (Saturday) and July 26 (Sunday).
Stages were scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 25th and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 26th, with live performances and radio recordings held at each venue.
Performers and program details may change, so check the latest announcements on the day.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Miyagi Prefecture / Sendai City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
As this is an outdoor venue, weather may affect stage viewing.
The event may be canceled in severe weather, and photography and recording of the stages are generally prohibited.
Please follow staff instructions at the venue and help sort your waste.
Visitors may also appear in television broadcasts or program recordings.
Nearby attractions
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宮城県仙台市泉区にある神社
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仙台市の植物園
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宮城県仙台市青葉区東照宮にある神社
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宮城県仙台市太白区にある歴史博物館
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宮城県仙台市にある神社
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Photo source ·Origins and History of TBC Summer Festival
Its predecessor was the “Miyagi Furusato Festival,” which began in 1973 at Aobayama Park in Sendai.
It was planned as a large-scale event featuring popular singers’ song shows, folk-song performances, local performing arts, and .
The event was suspended in 1975 and 1976 due to the oil crisis, then returned in 1977 under the new name “TBC Summer Festival.”
Since then, it has developed into its current form, with changes to its venue and name.
Source: TBC夏まつり - Wikipedia
Official information
Official information is available on the “tbc TBC Summer Festival 2026” special website by Tohoku Broadcasting.
You can check the performers, stage schedules, areas and booths, and venue guide.
TBC Summer Festival at a Glance
TBC Summer Festival is a summer event in Miyagi where you can enjoy Tohoku Broadcasting radio and TV programs alongside live music.
In 2026, multiple stages and broadcasts open to the public were held at Kotodai Park and Nishikicho Park in Sendai.
Enjoy this community-rooted event while keeping in mind the weather and photography-related precautions that come with an outdoor venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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