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.
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2026]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of indie festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Hot Spring Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Nationwide Acoustic Festivals List [2026]
- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Nationwide All-Night Festivals List [2026]
- [2026] Must-Know Information on Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions
- Domestic circuit events [2026] City festival list
- Nationwide Camp-In Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festival List
Past events
KAOSUYA STREET MUSIC FESTIVALSat 3/7–Sun 3/8, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka District Park |
| Website | https://www.sanin-park.com/%E4%BB%8A%E5%B9%B4%E3%82%82%E3%82%A4%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99/ |
La La La Spring FestivalKochi Prefecture, Sat 3/7–Sun 3/8
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Chuo Park / Obiyamachi Park |
| Website | https://kc-lalala.com |
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Maibara Forest Stage Music FestivalSun, 3/1 Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Maibara City, Joy Ibuki / Outdoor Stage |
| Website | https://maibara-morinobutai.jimdosite.com/ |
HANGEKI FESSat, Feb 28 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| place | Namba Hatch, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.hangekifes.com/ |
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Setouchi Idol FestivalMonday, 2/23, Ehime Prefecture
Setouchi Idol Festival is a live event bringing together nine idol groups active in the Setouchi area, staged at the Sub Hall of the Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall in Matsuyama, Ehime. In addition to the stage starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day, there will be bonus events, meet-and-greets, and photo sessions, making it a day where fans can enjoy close interaction with their favorites. The lineup also includes STU48, and the event—offering a taste of the Setouchi idol scene—will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 (a public holiday).
| Schedule | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| place | Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama City, Dogo-cho 2-5-1, Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall Sub Hall |
| Appearance | [2/23] STU48 / GLIM9 (Gurimu Nain) / Ikoten / Sukitooru Ao / WELIT / Rina Hinazuki / Shufa Sakuma / infini / Sweet and Sour Rhythm / Suupeas |
| Website | https://subcul-ehime.jp/idol-fes/ |
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Latin Music Festa in TAKOMon, Feb 23, Chiba Prefecture
This is a music event in Tako, Chiba Prefecture, bringing together artists with ties to Latin America. Organized by the Tako Town Tourism and Community Development Organization, the fourth edition will, for the first time, be held entirely outdoors, unlike in previous years. The venue will be the parking lot of the Tako Town Gymnasium, featuring a variety of booths including live music, food and drink, and handicrafts. The event will also include the Sicu Read—Bolivia’s traditional music parade centered on the zampoña (panpipes). Admission is free. Scheduled for February 2026.

| Schedule | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| place | Tako Town, Chiba Prefecture, 2866-1 Tako, Tako Town Citizens’ Gymnasium Parking Lot |
| Appearance | [2/23] Opening Ceremony (Tako Town Ondo Promotion Association) / Bolivia Dance Company and Tokyo Llama Project / Las★Bakandas / Sikuriada / Yuka Ikeyama / Los Guaracheros / Flor de Matsudo Cereja / Colombia en Carnaval |
| Website | https://plum721653.studio.site |
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Urayasu Music VillageSunday, 2/22, Chiba Prefecture
Urayasu Ongaku Mura is one of the largest music festival events in Urayasu, held at the Urayasu Civic Plaza Wave101, where citizen musicians from across the city gather. The three halls inside the venue are imagined as Music Village Districts 1 through 3, showcasing a wide variety of genres from rock to acoustic singer-songwriters. There is also a program where the top act at each venue, chosen by audience vote, earns a spot to perform in “Machikado Live & Communication U-Style ~Music Village Special~.” The 12th edition is scheduled to take place in February 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| place | Urayasu Citizen Plaza Wave 101, 1-4-1 Irifune, Urayasu-shi, Chiba |
| Website | https://www.urayasu-zaidan.or.jp/wave101/ |


