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Domestic circuit events [2026] City festival list

When it comes to circuit events, they’re not just about music—they can also center on food and visuals, and they often become citywide festivals that make use of the whole town: not only music venues like halls and live houses, but also restaurants, temples and shrines, warehouses, and even streets.

Their appeal lies in the way you can take in the area’s history and culture all at once.

This year as well, circuit events and city festivals are being held all over the country, and they’ve taken root as a solid music culture that goes beyond short-lived trends like the outdoor and DIY booms.

Here’s a roundup of domestic circuit events and music festivals held around town.

Osaka Prefecture

ZERO NEN CIRCUITFriday, March 20 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleFriday, March 20, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, SUNHALL / SUNHALL WEST / DROP / BEYOND / pangea / KING COBRA / AtlantiQs
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THE BONDS GIGANTIC TOWN MEETINGSun, 4/12, Osaka Prefecture

Jaiga is a popular summer festival held in Osaka every year. This time, it’s being held as the second installment of a spin-off event. Unlike the first installment, THE BONDS -AMAZING OSAKA-, this one takes a circuit-style format across several live houses. While preserving the signature Jaiga vibe that brings together bands from a wide range of genres like rock and pop, the spin-off’s appeal lies in offering a more intense, up-close experience of the artists’ performances.

ScheduleSunday, April 12, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Umeda BANGBOO / Banana Hall / Umeda Zeela
Websitehttps://the-bonds-osaka.com/artist/#gtm
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Shimamoto Music FestivalSun, Apr 26 — Osaka Prefecture

The Shimamoto Music Festival is held in Shimamoto, Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, and is a long-standing music festival organized by the Shimamoto Town Chamber of Commerce Youth Division. Many artists perform, including band performances, wind ensemble performances, and acoustic singer-songwriters. At the same time, local shops and vendors in Shimamoto host food and merchandise stalls as well as a flea market. Be sure to stop by!

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeShimamoto Municipal Daiichi Junior High School Ground, Shimamoto Municipal Daiichi Junior High School Gymnasium, Sakurai Station Ruins Historic Park, Municipal Museum of History and Culture
Websitehttp://seinenbu.shimamoto-sci.com/shimamotomusicfes
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Takatsuki Jazz StreetMay 3 (Sun)–4 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture

As its name suggests, the Takatsuki Jazz Street is a citywide jazz festival; last year, performances took place at over 50 venues around Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station and JR Takatsuki Station. Events like this, with stages scattered throughout the city, fill every corner with music and create a delightful sense of stepping out of the everyday. Another big draw is that admission is free, making it easy to join in.

ScheduleSun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026
placeAround Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station and JR Takatsuki Station, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.0726.info
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All-You-Can-Watch OsakaSat, Jul 4 – Osaka Prefecture

Mihoudai, the large circuit festival held every year across multiple live venues around Osaka’s Amerikamura, will be back this year. The lineup is carefully selected by the Mihoudai staff from bands they’ve seen live over the past year, so you can catch a slew of artists who are really on the rise. Looks like we can expect plenty of wonderful bands again this year, don’t you think?

ScheduleSaturday, July 4, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City BIGCAT / SUNHALL / SUNHALL WEST / SUNHALL B1F / JANUS / OSAKA MUSE / ANIMA / FANJtwice / DROP / BEYOND / VARON / BRONZE / club vijon / AtlantiQs / Pangea / Shinkaigaku (Shin-Kagura) / KING COBRA / hills Bread Factory / FANJ / CIRCUS Osaka / HOKAGE
Websitehttp://www.mihoudai.jp/
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Shiga Prefecture

Biwako Jazz HigashiomiApr 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

This event began with the hope that a circle of music would spread throughout the Lake Biwa area. Beyond music, it also aims to foster familiarity with Higashiomi. Each year, the area around Higashiomi Station overflows with jazz, so why not come and join in?

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
placeEnmei Park, Higashiōmi City, Shiga Prefecture
Websitehttp://biwako-jazzfes.com/
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Okayama Prefecture

machiotoSun, 2/22, Okayama Prefecture

As a spin-off of hoshioto, which is held annually in Okayama Prefecture, this event is titled machioto because, unlike hoshioto—which takes place at a campground under starry skies—it is held in live music venues in the city. It’s a circuit-style event that takes place across several live houses in Okayama City. Why not come and discover some new music?

ScheduleSunday, February 22, 2026
placeOkayama Prefecture, Okayama City, CRAZYAMA KINGDOM / Blue Blues / Desperado
Websitehttps://www.machioto.net/
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