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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

GGBCFukuoka Prefecture, Sun 4/26–Mon 4/27

An outdoor event from Fukuoka that feels like a home party, bringing together people who love the city. Visitors can enjoy an out-of-the-ordinary yet cozy, at-home time with a picnic-like vibe. The entire venue is transformed into a different world, with soothing music in the air and the delicious aroma of food drifting by—an experience that engages all five senses. It’s a full-day event, perfect for a relaxed family outing. Attendance is limited, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out early.

ScheduleSunday–Monday, Apr 26–27, 2026
placeKorokan Plaza, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://ggbc.jp/
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Gargantua Music FestivalIshikawa Prefecture, Tue 4/28–Tue 5/5

ScheduleTuesday, April 28, 2026 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026
placeKanazawa Station, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture / Multiple venues in the surrounding area
Websitehttps://www.gargan.jp/
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MASSIVE BEATS OSAKATue, 4/28 Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleTuesday, April 28, 2026
placeOsaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://funky802.com/massivebeats/
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Tottori JazzTottori Prefecture, Tue 4/28–Sat 5/2

This is a festival held annually in Tottori since 2011, built on two pillars: “jazz” and “art.” Organized and run by local musicians and music enthusiasts, Tottori JAZZ transforms venues all across the city, filling Tottori with the colors of jazz.

ScheduleTuesday, April 28, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026
place111 Higashishin'ji-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori Prefecture / Tottori Station Area Venue
Websitehttp://tottorijazz.jp/
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JAM FESTokyo, Wed 4/29 – Wed 5/6

JAM FES is an event held at Nishi-Eifuku JAM in Tokyo. It’s a small live house with a capacity of 250 people, but you can enjoy a full day packed with live performances. One of the charms of events like this is that, in addition to the artists you came to see, you might stumble upon a performance you happen to catch and find it really good!

ScheduleWednesday, April 29, 2026 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
placeNishieifuku JAM, Suginami City, Tokyo
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