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Nationwide Acoustic Festivals List [2026]

Here you’ll find acoustic festivals from all across Japan gathered in one place.

How about unwinding at a laid-back, grown-up festival?

You could even pick a festival based on the dates you’re free!

One of the great things about festivals is that they give you a reason to visit regions you don’t usually go to.

Hyogo Prefecture

Acoustic FestivalSunday, 4/19, Hyogo Prefecture

This event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Tor Road Acoustic Festival, which began with the goal of “creating opportunities for people to casually engage with music.” The area covered will be larger than ever, and the lineup of participating artists is more impressive too! The festival will be buzzing with a range of genres, from solo acoustic performances and bands to DJ sets, offering many ways to enjoy the music. Some participating food and drink establishments will offer special services when you show the dedicated pass, so you can fully enjoy the entire town—from dining to shopping!

ScheduleSunday, April 19, 2026
placeHyogo Prefecture Kobe City VARIT. / Kobe Kitano Nosta 3F Stella Hall (Former Kitano Elementary School Auditorium) / Toa Hall / The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya “CANVAS Lounge” / Ageha Base / Kobe Chicken George / Club Gekkaisei / live music club PADOMA / KOBE BLUEPORT / MUSIC ZOO KOBE Taiyo to Tora / Ikuta Shrine
Websitehttps://acoustic-festival.jp/
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KOBE MELLOW CRUISETue 5/5 – Wed 5/6 Hyogo Prefecture

A new festival is being born in Kobe, a historic port city that has long shared diverse cultures with the world. From Meriken Park—where you can feel the pleasant sea breeze—the concept is to enjoy cruising through culture: music, art, fashion, delicious food, and more. It’s exciting to imagine what kinds of performances and experiences await. The venue is open-air, so with everyone’s cooperation to avoid crowding, it should be possible to enjoy the event safely. Why not refresh your mind by engaging all five senses?

ScheduleTue, May 5, 2026 – Wed, May 6, 2026
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, GLION ARENA KOBE / TOTTEI PARK
Websitehttps://kobe-mellow-cruise.com/
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Kobe Shinkaichi Music FestivalHyogo Prefecture, Sat 5/9–Sun 5/10

The Kobe Shinkaichi Music Festival emphasizes that it is a “community music festival,” created with the hope that people who love music and festivals will take part, and that both performers and audiences will enjoy themselves. For two days, the streets of Shinkaichi are immersed in music—why not join in too?

ScheduleSat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026
placeMinatogawa Park / Shin-Kaichi Shopping Street area, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttps://ongakusai.shinkaichi.or.jp/
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Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Street La La La Music FestivalSun, 9/20, Kochi Prefecture

This is the spring event of the Kochi Machi La La La Music Festival, held in the heart of Kochi City. As the season begins to feel like spring, the festival offers outdoor live performances that turn the city into a stage, creating a warm atmosphere that brings performers and audience closer together. It’s beloved by both residents and participating artists. Anyone who loves music can enjoy this event as the city and audience come together as one, making it highly recommended for those who want to start making music, those thinking about taking it up again, or anyone interested in participating in various ways.

ScheduleSunday, September 20, 2026
placeKochi Prefecture, Kochi City
Websitehttps://kc-lalala.com
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Past events

La La La Spring FestivalKochi Prefecture, Sat 3/7–Sun 3/8

This is the spring event of the Kochi Machi La La La Music Festival, held in the heart of Kochi City. As the season begins to feel like spring, the festival offers outdoor live performances that turn the city into a stage, creating a warm atmosphere that brings performers and audience closer together. It’s beloved by both residents and participating artists. Anyone who loves music can enjoy this event as the city and audience come together as one, making it highly recommended for those who want to start making music, those thinking about taking it up again, or anyone interested in participating in various ways.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeKochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Chuo Park / Obiyamachi Park
Websitehttps://kc-lalala.com
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