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

This is a free outdoor event organized by an artist I met in Hirakata, Osaka. Centered on singer-songwriters, you can enjoy music from a variety of genres. When lyrics that gently wrap around your heart and give you a little push come flowing in with the sound of acoustic instruments, you can’t help but feel a sense of warmth, right? MUSIC HEROES is a place where you can share a great time with fellow music lovers while experiencing that kind of musical emotion. There’s also a flea market, so feel free to drop by.

Kita Omi FREALY JAMMiN’ is a music festival held at the Shiga Prefectural Culture and Industry Exchange Center Event Hall. The live house B-FLAT in Shiga is involved in production, so the festival has a vibe very close to that of a live house. The tickets are reasonably priced, so why not start your festival experience here?

With the slogan “Everyone’s different, and that’s okay,” this festival began in Sendai in 2001 and has since been held in various locations across Japan. It is organized under the concept of encouraging more people to embrace a ‘barrier-free mindset.’ You can enjoy wonderful street performances such as genre-free, non-leveled music and dance. While cherishing the unique traditions of Tamba-Sasayama, the event continues as a festival that connects hearts hand in hand, forming a circle and carrying this spirit forward.