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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.

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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Tottori Prefecture

Tottori JazzTottori Prefecture, Tue 4/28–Sat 5/2

This is a festival held annually in Tottori since 2011, built on two pillars: “jazz” and “art.” Organized and run by local musicians and music enthusiasts, Tottori JAZZ transforms venues all across the city, filling Tottori with the colors of jazz.

ScheduleTuesday, April 28, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026
place111 Higashishin'ji-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori Prefecture / Tottori Station Area Venue
Websitehttp://tottorijazz.jp/
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Hiroshima Prefecture

HERO’s RUMBLEMon, 3/23 — Hiroshima Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, March 23, 2026
placeHiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, ALMIGHTY / Cave-Be / SECOND CRUTCH / Live space Reed
Websitehttps://heros-rumble.com/
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Yamaguchi Prefecture

Iwakuni Jazz StreetSunday, 4/26, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Iwakuni Jazz Street is a circuit-style jazz festival held at multiple venues around JR Iwakuni Station in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow into one that is even more beloved by the people of Iwakuni and more widely recognized, reflecting on lessons learned from the previous edition. It aspires to be a warm, family-friendly event where everyone can participate.

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
place1-1-1 Marifu-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture / Around JR Iwakuni Station
Websitehttps://iwakunijazzstreet.com/
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Kagawa Prefecture

SANUKI ROCK COLOSSEUMKagawa Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22

Sanuki Rock was launched by Su-xing-cyu, Tokushima’s “most tear-jerking comic band.” It’s a circuit-style event held across multiple venues in Takamatsu City. Because it takes place at several locations, a wide variety of artists perform. It’s a community-focused music festival where you can enjoy encounters with new music.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Mar 21–22, 2026
placeKagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City festhalle / Olive Hall / DIME / MONSTER / TOONICE / SUMUS cafe / Kawaramachi Station Underground Plaza
Websitehttp://www.duke.co.jp/src/
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