List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]

The Oborozukiyo Music Festival is an open-air music festival hosted by the Iiyama Nanohana Festival Executive Committee, held at Nanohana Park in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, where the scenery from the song “Oborozukiyo” remains just as it is. In its 25th edition this year, participating groups, including city music organizations, will perform the song “Oborozukiyo” and a free-choice piece on an outdoor stage surrounded by blooming canola flowers and fresh spring greenery. Aiming to nurture mental well-being by immersing oneself in the hometown landscape and enjoying the richness of nature, the festival will be held in May 2026.

The Early Spring Song Music Festival is a music event hosted by Azumino City and the Soshunfu Aishokai, held at the Horigane–Hotaka area of the National Alps Azumino Park in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. With the concept of letting voices resonate from the place connected to the song “Soshunfu” (Early Spring), and set against the rich nature at the foot of the Northern Alps, the festival features an open-call stage and a free music plaza that welcome performers regardless of professional or amateur status. Cherished as a participatory music festival created together with attendees, it will mark its 22nd edition in May 2026.

This is a large-scale circuit event presented by RAD Creation, a key supporter of Nagoya’s music scene, under the slogan “Let’s enjoy Golden Week to the fullest with music.” Centered around four live venues in the city—including Sakae R.A.D and Shinsakae RAD SEVEN—it brings together a diverse lineup that transcends genres, from bands to idols. It’s a chance to enjoy a concentrated showcase of artists who regularly perform at live houses, and it will take place during the long holiday in May 2026.