List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]

“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.

A day of music and a market that has continued with the aim of creating a place where local people can gather and thrive in their own community, set at JR Unebi Station in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. Using the historic station building—which includes a VIP room established for visits to the Unebi Mausoleum—as the venue, there will be a music stage alongside local food and merchandise booths. The Capras Jr.

A diverse lineup including Band and CHARHAN is scheduled to appear, and the interior of the VIP room will also be open to the public. The 9th edition will be held in May 2026.

This is an interactive outdoor event themed around dinosaurs and music, held at 50,000 Forest Park in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture. The venue will feature a moving dinosaur approximately 4 meters tall, along with a variety of programs such as dinosaur races, DJ performances, magic shows, and live painting. In the nature-rich park dotted with a museum and observatories designed by Tadao Ando, numerous food trucks and cafes will also be on site, allowing families to relax and spend the whole day. The event will be held with free admission in May 2026.