Summer 2026 FNS Music Festival reveals full lineup with Aimyon’s return and new collaborations
The highly anticipated Summer 2026 FNS Music Festival has just released its full program, promising a night full of big names in Japanese music. The event is scheduled for July 1st and will be broadcast live, featuring a series of performances and special collaborative projects that promise to mark the season.
Among the highlights, the public will be able to watch Aimyon return to the festival stages after a four-year hiatus. Additionally, an unprecedented musical partnership between the group M!LK and Takarazuka Revue’s renowned “Flower Troupe” is set to be one of the most anticipated moments of the night.
Festival live stream highlights
The musical celebration will begin promptly at 6:30 pm (local time), lasting approximately three and a half hours of uninterrupted performances. The Fuji TV special will feature a diversity of genres and artists, ensuring entertainment for different tastes. Expectations are high for artistic interactions and unique versions of hits.
The organizers confirmed that the broadcast will be live and available to different audiences. The dynamics of the event seek to bring freshness to the traditional summer festival programming, with moments planned to surprise spectators.
Special summer medley opens the event with big names
The opening of the FNS Music Festival Summer 2026 will be with a “Definitive Summer Songs Medley”, a special block that promises to warm up the audience in the first few minutes. Artists such as NEWS x Monaki, Number_i and BE:FIRST are confirmed to perform their favorite songs that evoke the hottest season of the year.
This initial segment aims to create a festive and nostalgic atmosphere, revisiting classics and presenting new arrangements. Groups like FRUITS ZIPPER and ME:I will also participate, performing iconic hits from artists like Yuzu, aiko, Ketsumeishi and KARA, among others, in surprise collaborations.
Exclusive collaborations and landmark performances
The festival has a series of presentations in store for the following hours that mix talents from different musical aspects. One of the highlights will be the collaboration between M!LK and Takarazuka Revue’s “Flower Troupe”, who will come together for a special performance of “Suki Sugite Metsu!”. This union between a group of idols and a traditional musical theater group promises a unique visual and sound spectacle.
Additionally, the program will feature shows by ILLIT, CUTIE STREET and JI BLUE, who will perform their latest songs. Another anticipated moment includes Shibuya Ryuta’s (SUPER BEAVER) performance alongside Aina The End, recreating YEN TOWN BAND’s “Swallowtail Butterfly ~Ai no Uta~”.
Aimyon’s eagerly awaited return and closing shows
Around 9pm, expectations turn to Aimyon’s long-awaited appearance. The singer, who hadn’t participated in the festival in four years, will take the stage to thrill fans with “Ai ni Iku no ni”. His performance is anticipated as one of the emotional peaks of the night.
The final phase of the event will also feature performances from other established and rising groups. Aぇ! group, THE RAMPAGE, SUPER EIGHT, TREASURE, NEWS, Non and Ryokuoushoku Shakai are confirmed to close the festival with their hit songs, ensuring a memorable ending to the night of music.
Detailed schedule by time
Follow the artists and songs that will perform in each block of the FNS Music Festival Summer 2026:
- Performances and songs at 6:30 pm (Ultimate Summer Songs Medley):
– NEWS × Monaki – ♪ “Natsuiro” (Yuzu)
– Aina the End × ELAIZA – ♪ “Hanabi” (aiko)
– Number_i – ♪ “Natsu no Omoide” (Ketsumeishi)
– ME:I – ♪ “GO GO Summer!” (KARA)
– BE:FIRST – ♪ “Naminori Johnny” (Kuwata Keisuke)
– FRUITS ZIPPER – ♪ “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” (ZONE)
– JI BLUE × TREASURE – ♪ “Ikenai Taiyou” (ORANGE RANGE)
– Chiikawa Film × Suginami Children’s Choir – ♪ “Kutsuzure” (with Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi, Momonga, Kurimanju, Rakko, Shisa, Furuhonya Shimajiro, Siren)
– DISH// – ♪ “Aikotoba”
– TWS – ♪ “OVERDRIVE”
– Hinatazaka46 – ♪ “Cliffhanger”
– Fumino – ♪ “Tokyo”
- Performances and music for the 7pm slot:
– Aina The End – ♪ “Estrela Azul Brilhante” (Opening theme of “ONE PIECE HEROINES”)
– Aina The End – ♪ “Luminosa” (Opening theme of “ONE PIECE”)
– Aimyon – ♪ “Marigold”
– ILLIT × CUTIE STREET – ♪ “Almond Chocolate” and ♪ “Is it okay to just be cute?”
– Kis-My-Ft2 – ♪ “My Affection”
– Hiromi Go × Juice=Juice – ♪ “GOLDFINGER’99” and ♪ “More! My Love”
– Hiroko Shimabukuro × MAYA RIKU NINA (NiziU) – ♪ “FIRME” (SPEED)
– Hiroko Shimabukuro × Makoto Rei – ♪ “VIVA” (SPEED)
– Hiroko Shimabukuro × ME:I – ♪ “Body and Soul” (SPEED)
– Diamond☆Yukari × Hayato Sano – ♪ “You’re My Friend”
– HANA – ♪ “Bad Girl”
– Fo~yu~ – ♪ “King of Summer” and ♪ “Romance on a Rollercoaster” (DOMOTO)
– M!LK – ♪ “I Love You Explosively”
– Monaki – ♪ “It’s Really True☆Why?☆I Don’t Know, But”
- Performances and music for the 8pm hour:
– ILLIT – ♪ “It’s Me”
– Kakintsu Haruka – ♪ “Saudade” and ♪ “Part of Your World”
– CUTIE STREET – ♪ “Purikyukyu”
– JI BLUE – ♪ “Keshiki”
– Shibuya Ryuta (SUPER BEAVER) × Aina The End – ♪ “Swallowtail Butterfly ~Ai no Uta~” (YEN TOWN BAND)
– SUPER BEAVER – ♪ “Climax”
– Number_i – ♪ “i-mode”
– NiziU – ♪ “Make you happy”
– BE:FIRST – ♪ “Missing”
– FRUITS ZIPPER – ♪ “Power of Love”
– Masuda Takahisa (NEWS) × ELAIZA × Sano Masaya (Aぇ! group) – ♪ “WINDING ROAD” (Ayaka × Kobukuro)
– M!LK × Takarazuka Revue Flower Group – ♪ “Sukisugite Metsu!”
- Performances and music for the 9pm slot:
– Aimyon – ♪ “Ai ni Iku no ni”
– Aぇ! group – ♪ “Dekoboko Life”
– THE RAMPAGE – ♪ “BREAK IT DOWN”
– SUPER EIGHT – ♪ “Saisaku”
– TREASURE – ♪ “EVERYTHING -JP Ver.-“
– NEWS – ♪ “SUMMER TIME”
– Non – ♪ “Koya ni Tatsu”
– Ryokuoushoku Shakai – ♪ “Sho”
Lineup change and online streaming options
A small lineup change has been announced for FRUITS ZIPPER. Tsukashi Amane, a member of the group, will be absent from the festival. The reason for his absence is a medical diagnosis related to hip pain, as communicated by the group’s official profile on June 30. FRUITS ZIPPER will perform with six members.
For those who cannot watch it on television, the “FNS 2026 Summer Music Festival” will have live coverage on streaming services. The broadcast will be available on platforms such as TVer, allowing fans to watch the shows on smartphones and computers.
