April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
We’ve put together a list of music events taking place in April, including spring festivals, jazz festivals, and circuit-style festivals.
This year is also packed with exciting events like YON FES, I ROCKS, and ARABAKI ROCK FEST!
- April Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- March Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events such as spring festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- March Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- Music festivals in eastern Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- Complete Guide to Spring Festivals in the Kanto Region! Introducing Featured Artists and Venue Information [2026]
- Spring Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
April
Song BurgerApril 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.song-burger.com/ |
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Melody of the StarsApril 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
This is a music festival held in Hirakata, known as the “City of Stars.” With a stylish atmosphere, the festival not only features live performances by musicians but also offers delicious food, craft sales, workshops, and more—a multifaceted event that brings together chic culture. It has a relaxed, charming vibe, and is recommended for visitors with small children.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://r.goope.jp/hoshinokanadefes/ |
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SONO SONO in the greenparkSat, Apr 25 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kobesonosono.com/ |
Harima Spring Breeze FestivalSaturday, 4/25, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Ohnaka Archaeological Site Park, Kako District, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.town.harima.lg.jp/kyodo/kanko/event/harukazefes.html |
Biwako Jazz HigashiomiApr 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture
This event began with the hope that a circle of music would spread throughout the Lake Biwa area. Beyond music, it also aims to foster familiarity with Higashiomi. Each year, the area around Higashiomi Station overflows with jazz, so why not come and join in?
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Enmei Park, Higashiōmi City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | http://biwako-jazzfes.com/ |
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