List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]

This is a free music festival held in a special area of Daisen Park in Sakai, Osaka, where you can enjoy music and dance while experiencing the allure of the UNESCO World Heritage Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group. With support from the City of Sakai, powerful live music and dance performances by artists will unfold, aiming to create a special day where many people can come together. It will be a one-day event on April 19, 2026, and is an easy outing for families and friends.

AWAJI PARKING FESTIVAL vol.3 is a cultural event that guides people to a paradise from the open seashore of Awaji Island. The venue is Taga-no-hama Beach in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s a one-day event where live music, DJs, food, and art intersect. For the Special Live, YOUTH OF ROOTS—one of Japan’s leading reggae bands—will perform, creating a relaxed, unhurried time away from the busyness of everyday life. Scheduled for April 2026.

Hana-Haru Festa is a spring festival held around Aibahama Park to revitalize the central area of Tokushima City. You can enjoy special Awa Odori performances by renowned troupes from across the prefecture and university troupes on the indoor stage at Awagin Hall and the outdoor stage at the Aibahama entrance. The event also features a Kitchen Car Stadium gathering food trucks from within the prefecture, sales of local specialty products, a dance contest, and special live performances. Scheduled for April 2026, it offers a chance to enjoy Tokushima’s food and culture all at once.