April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events

This is a festival held under the catchphrase “Rock for 1,000 yen”! Of course, the ticket price is an incredible 1,000 yen. Despite the affordable tickets, notable artists perform every year, making it a must-see festival you won’t want to miss!

This event is organized by GO OUT, a magazine that proposes fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle, and in addition to live music, it features a variety of activities and workshops. Outdoor brand shops have booths, camping is available, and overall it’s truly an event specialized in the outdoors. Since participants can enjoy it in their own way, why not come and experience it freely?

This event was launched to reinvigorate Fukushima after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear accident led to a sharp decline due to harmful rumors. Held in a hot spring resort town, it’s an event you can fully enjoy—not only music, but also hot springs, food, and sightseeing. And since it takes place in a hot spring area, accommodation plans are available as well, so why not enjoy all that Iizaka Onsen has to offer?

Held under the concept of “Encounters and Inspiration that Connect to the Future,” this event uses green electricity—that is, power generated with low environmental impact from sources like wind, solar, and biomass. Hosting it with sustainable energy is a wonderful initiative that aligns perfectly with the concept.

cinema staff are artists from Gifu Prefecture. The event they host every year in their hometown of Gifu is called “OOPARTS.” It’s a two-day festival with two stages—one outdoor and one indoor—running simultaneously. In addition to the stages, there’s an official bar and a food court, making it a live event where you can enjoy music along with great food and drinks. If you get tired from all the excitement, you can take a break to refresh and then dive back in, so there’s never a dull moment throughout the day. This live event is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy performances by a variety of artists at their own pace.

Jaiga is a popular summer festival held in Osaka every year. This time, it’s being held as the second installment of a spin-off event. Unlike the first installment, THE BONDS -AMAZING OSAKA-, this one takes a circuit-style format across several live houses. While preserving the signature Jaiga vibe that brings together bands from a wide range of genres like rock and pop, the spin-off’s appeal lies in offering a more intense, up-close experience of the artists’ performances.