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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]
March
Kyoto Acoustic Touring FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/14 – Sun 5/3
A free-admission acoustic music festival held at various locations around Kyoto. Enjoy acoustic songs at easily accessible spots like in front of Miyakomesse, Okazaki Park, ZEST Oike, and Kyoto Station. How about visiting with your family during Golden Week?
| Schedule | Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City In front of Hotel Granvia Kyoto at Kyoto Station / Red Brick Park / Urashima-kan / Fukuchiyama Castle Park |
| Website | https://musicofficecloud.com/kyoto-sea/ |
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Abiko Cherry Blossom FestivalChiba Prefecture, Sun 3/29–Sun 4/12
| Schedule | Sunday, 3/29/2026 – Sunday, 4/12/2026 |
| place | Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, Teganuma Aquatic Park |
| Website | https://abikosakurafestival.wixsite.com/springfest?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn8mZmq-LzJy9xHe7goh2uCSpgJitZ1NBPmqMn9xOoeJpC-I8RNheoNgKFTXc_aem_wrbJw2itkxO2nY9qDkgiVg |
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April
Heian Shrine Cherry Blossom NightApr 1 (Wed) – 5 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Heian Shrine, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://pr.kyoto-np.jp/event/benishidare/ |
POP YOURSFri 4/3 – Sun 4/5, Chiba Prefecture
A new hip-hop festival—the largest of its kind in Japan to energize pop culture—is being launched. While there are many genre-focused festivals for rock and EDM, POP YOURS centers on hip-hop of the 2020s. It brings together artists who will lead the next era, making it a compelling event where you can discover new talent. Experience live music in a spacious venue that offers the extraordinary atmosphere that makes festivals so enjoyable.
| Schedule | Fri, Apr 3–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://popyours.jp/ |
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CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALFri 4/3 – Sun 4/5, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Apr 3–Sun, Apr 5, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, K-Arena Yokohama / Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Special Venue at Red Brick Park / KT Zepp Yokohama / Rinko Park |
| Website | https://central-fest.com/s/central/?ima=2756 |
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