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[GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
Have you already made plans for Golden Week?
Many people will have a long holiday, and if you love music, why not try going to a festival?
The number of music festivals has continued to grow in recent years, and this year there are plenty taking place all over the country!
From large-scale events to local, community-based ones, Golden Week is packed with can’t-miss happenings!
Some festivals are designed to be easy to attend with children, so they’re also great options for family outings.
March
Kyoto Acoustic Touring FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/14 – Sun 5/3
https://x.com/flat_kyotofes/status/2027670125047124395A 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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April
KYOTOPHONIE Borderless Music FestivalSat, 4/18 – Sun, 5/17 Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Near Amanohashidate Beach, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://kyotophonie.jp/ |
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Gargantua Music FestivalIshikawa Prefecture, Tue 4/28–Tue 5/5
| Schedule | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture / Multiple venues in the surrounding area |
| Website | https://www.gargan.jp/ |
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MASSIVE BEATS OSAKATue, 4/28 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | 111 Higashishin'ji-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori Prefecture / Tottori Station Area Venue |
| Website | http://tottorijazz.jp/ |
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