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List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]

While calls for regional revitalization are echoing across the country, this time we’ve compiled information on locally rooted festivals.

Many of these events let you enjoy specialty products and local foods from each area, so they’re great not only for residents but also for those coming from afar—perfect to drop by while sightseeing.

Fukui Prefecture

Rokuroshi Highlands Alps Music FestivalFukui Prefecture, Sun 9/20–Mon 9/21

ScheduleSunday–Monday, September 20–21, 2026
placeFukui Prefecture, Ono City, Milk Workshop Okuetsu — Rokuroshi Highlands Clock Tower
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/alpus.music/
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Sabae JAM FestivalFukui Prefecture, Sun 10/11 – Mon 10/12

sabaejam.jp

ScheduleSunday–Monday, Oct 11–12, 2026
placeNishiyama Park, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture
Websitehttps://sabaejam.jp/
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Niigata Prefecture

Tochi-Oto Musubi FestivalSun, 5/10 – Niigata Prefecture

hinata.tv

Tochi-Oto Musubi Fest!! 2026 is a free outdoor music event held in the Tochio area of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, with the concept of a “happy matchmaking festival that fills both heart and stomach.” The venue is the covered plaza at Tochiole, surrounded by mountains, where live performances and dance shows by locally connected artists such as Hinata and Atsushi Nakano will take place. Fifteen food trucks will line up, offering a full day of music and Tochio gourmet. Scheduled for May 2026.

ScheduleSunday, May 10, 2026
placeNiigata Prefecture, Nagaoka City, 1-67 Chuo Park, Tochiole, Covered Plaza
Appearance
[5/10] [Music] Hinata / Atsushi Nakano / Night Star Lily / YOSSY×YOSSY / Akiyasu / Rafvery / Soyokaze / Yuma Daikon / Tomoko Asaka [Dance] LIC.SportsDanceStudio / LuvDanceMovement / GENEX Dance Studio
Websitehttps://hinata.tv/schedule/20260510/
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Heavy Snow JAMNiigata Prefecture, Sat 6/13–Sun 6/14

ScheduleSat, Jun 13–Sun, Jun 14, 2026
placeJogaoka Pure Land, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
AppearanceHUGEN / Dongurizu / Seppuku Pistols / Aciclank (Solo Set) / TOMMY (BOY) / and more
Websitehttps://gosetsujam.localinfo.jp/
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Music and Hige-tachiSaturday, 8/29, Niigata Prefecture

otohige.com

ScheduleSaturday, August 29, 2026
placeHARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata, 570 Nagata, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://otohige.com/
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Yahiko Jazz FestaSun, 9/27 Niigata Prefecture

yahikojazz.jp

ScheduleSunday, September 27, 2026
placeNiigata Prefecture, Nishikanbara District, Yahiko Village, Yahiko Onsen town (multiple venues)
AppearanceSWAMP GYPSY CARAVAN / Niigata Jazz Study Group / LIQUID PARKS / Natalie Ishida & Kumiko Enomoto with FRIENDS / Shegansa / Yuko Tamura Wa-Jazz Band / Tango Echigorian / JAZZ TONE / Joni Masa + Dr. Oguro / Jumpei Yamane Trio / Yuichi Sato Trio & Naomi Yoshikawa / Mayumi Gondo & JAZZ DIGGERS / Howan’s / Minagawa Yamagishi / Mutsumi Yoshida & Jun Inoue feat. Yasuhiko Abe / Bossa Cordeon / LALALA BLESSING NIIGATA / Daisy / JUST FINE DAY! / Natalie Ishida with FRIENDS / Harmonia / sweet swing / Naoko Watanabe & Kimiko Ebi DUO / CHIAKI KLEIN / HANANO TRIO / Gakuchan (Manabu Ota) / Yahiko Junior High School Brass Band / Kanade Ikegaya / YAHIKO “Usagi” Jazz Band / Hanatsuzumi (hanako) / Nakanokuchi Jr. Brass with OAP’s / GRIP
Websitehttps://yahikojazz.jp/
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Minamiuonuma Harvest FestivalNiigata Prefecture on Sat, 10/17

shukakusai.net

ScheduleSaturday, October 17, 2026
placeThe Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama, 1699 Ishiuchi, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://shukakusai.net/
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