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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.

Past events

KAOSUYA STREET MUSIC FESTIVALSat 3/7–Sun 3/8, Yamaguchi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeYamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka District Park
Websitehttps://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

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeKochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Chuo Park / Obiyamachi Park
Websitehttps://kc-lalala.com
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Maibara Forest Stage Music FestivalSun, 3/1 Shiga Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, March 1, 2026
placeShiga Prefecture, Maibara City, Joy Ibuki / Outdoor Stage
Websitehttps://maibara-morinobutai.jimdosite.com/

HANGEKI FESSat, Feb 28 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, February 28, 2026
placeNamba Hatch, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://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).

ScheduleMonday, February 23, 2026
placeEhime 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
Websitehttps://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.

Latin Music Festa in TAKO 2024 to be held!
Latin Music Festa in TAKO
ScheduleMonday, February 23, 2026
placeTako 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
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleSunday, February 22, 2026
placeUrayasu Citizen Plaza Wave 101, 1-4-1 Irifune, Urayasu-shi, Chiba
Websitehttps://www.urayasu-zaidan.or.jp/wave101/