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List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]

Are you one of many people looking for an outing where you can enjoy music and nature with your children? It would be great to have events that make both adults and kids smile—like savoring a picnic vibe on a vast lawn or getting absorbed in hands-on workshops.

In fact, among the music festivals held around the country, there are events that make all of that possible! In this article, we’ll introduce festivals you can enjoy with kids without any worries.

Each event has its own features—some have extensive kids’ areas, others are packed with activities beyond live performances—so be sure to find an event that makes you think, “I want to go there with my family!”

Kyoto Prefecture

Harappa BrassSunday, 5/24, Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 24, 2026
placeGorogoro Hill, Joyo, Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://fmtpark.com/16606

Hyogo Prefecture

KOBE MELLOW CRUISETue 5/5 – Wed 5/6 Hyogo Prefecture

This is an urban music festival that has continually shared culture from the port city of Kobe. Under the banner “Culture sets sail for its next course,” it offers a captivating space where you can freely explore not only music, but also art, fashion, and food. In 2026, the venue will move from Meriken Park to GLION ARENA KOBE/TOTTEI PARK, taking place in the heart of the city where sea breezes meet an urban vibe. May 2026 marks the festival’s 5th anniversary—when a new voyage finally begins.

KOBE MELLOW CRUISE 2025 AFTER MOVIE
KOBE MELLOW CRUISE
ScheduleTue, May 5, 2026 – Wed, May 6, 2026
place2-1 Shinkocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, GLION ARENA KOBE / TOTTEI PARK
Appearance
[5/5] Yuki Chiba / Kohjiya / LEX / AI / AK-69 / AZU / DADA / ENEL / G.B.C CAMP / guca owl / HARKA / IFE / Jin Dogg / Kaneee / lilbesh ramko / Pxrge Trxxxper / Tete / Watson / De-void* Hosted by kZm / kZm / KAGVYA [5/6] KEIJU / Kvi Baba / kZm / Dengaryu -Band Set- / FNCY (ZEN-LA-ROCK / G.RINA / Chinza DOPENESS) / GADORO / KM / luv / Manaka / MIKADO / Peanut-kun / Peterparker69 / Skaai -Band Set- / SKRYU / tofubeats / WILYWNKA / 3Li¥en / 7 / MaisonDe from HIMEJI / Shurkn Pap / Taiyoh lj / Neibiss
Websitehttps://kobe-mellow-cruise.com/
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Ama Fes! Jack in the BOXHyogo Prefecture, Sat 5/9–Sun 5/10

An entertainment festival from Amagasaki, Hyogo, that has blended dance and live music since 2011. Touted as the largest in the Kansai region, in recent years it has focused on community-based operations under the theme of a “Town Revitalization Grand Strategy.” In addition to performances by star artists, the festival features showcases by famous dancers, dance battles, and open-call dance numbers, offering a wide variety of programs that people of all ages can enjoy. In 2026, it will be held over two days in May in Amagasaki.

ScheduleSat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026
placeHyogo Prefecture, Amagasaki City, Tano 2-chome 1-1, Special Stage within Sonoda Racetrack Third Parking Lot
Appearance
[5/9] chay / TEE / PG / Naoto Komiyama [5/10] SKE48 / DJ KOO / Naoto Komiyama
Websitehttps://amafes-jack-in-the-box.com/
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Amuse Fête in Michi-no-Eki Kita-Harima Eco MuseumSun, May 10 – Hyogo Prefecture

This is a music and dance event held at the Michi-no-Eki Kita-Harima Eco Museum in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, with the theme “Spring Breezes from Nishiwaki.” Co-hosted with the roadside station’s “Succulent and More Market,” the lawn plaza will feature a mini market and a mini stage. With a concept of enjoying Zumba, dance, and music, the event will bring together dance stages by local children, workshops, and food trucks. It will be held in May 2026.

ScheduleSunday, May 10, 2026
placeMichi-no-Eki Kita-Harima Ecomuseum, 517-1 Tenjinike, Terauchi, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.walkerplus.com/event/ar0728e589719/
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ARIFUJI WEEKENDERSSat, 5/16, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, May 16, 2026
placeHyogo Prefecture Sanda City Arima Fuji Park Rest Area
Websitehttps://arifuji.com/
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Festival of NotesSunday, 5/31, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 31, 2026
placeIzushi Shrine, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture / Blue Ridge Hotel / Toyooka Keikodo & Civic Gallery / Toyooka Civic Plaza – Hot Stage / Kokufu District Community Center / Nakatakeno Furusato Hall / Kodō District Community Center / Shōzen-ji Temple / Kiyamachi Koji Alley / Tajima Airport (Konotori Tajima Airport) – Lobby / Toyooka Civic Hall – Culture Hall
Websitehttps://onpunosaiten.com/event/
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Shiga Prefecture

BUILD FEST.Sun 5/10 Shiga Prefecture

“BUILD FEST.” is a music event launched in 2025 by eleven home-building companies in Shiga Prefecture as a gesture of gratitude to the local community. Set against the backdrop of Kojinyama Park in Hikone, it centers on moments that bring people together through soothing music, delicious food, and a lively market. Alongside performances by local artists and dance studios, special guest live acts add flair, creating a family-friendly atmosphere you can enjoy all day. Scheduled for May 2026, it’s a community-focused festival with free admission.

ScheduleSunday, May 10, 2026
placeKojinyama Park Multipurpose Field, 4769 Hinatsu-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Appearance
[5/10] Commerce Squad Red Ranger / Dance Studio Think / pop-up-note / Kodai Matsuura
Websitehttps://makotohome-hikone.jp/archives/12220
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