[GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
Here’s a roundup of music festivals taking place during Golden Week.
There’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in music outdoors, enjoying the sense of freedom that only a long holiday can bring.
This article offers a broad look at Golden Week festival options for anyone thinking, “I’m interested, but what kinds of festivals are there?” They range from easy day-trip events to multi-day experiences where you can stay on-site and dive in completely, so be sure to find an event that fits your schedule and interests.
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May
Nagareyama Green FestivalMon, May 4 — Chiba Prefecture
The Nagareyama Green Festival is a citizen-participation event themed around greenery and flowers, organized by Nagareyama City in Chiba Prefecture. At the venue, Morinomachi Plaza (Nagareyama-Otakanomori Station South Exit), visitors are welcomed by a large floral picture composed of about 3,000 flower and vegetable seedlings, serving as a photo spot. In 2026, as a special edition commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nagareyama’s municipal establishment, special programs will include a city-building tour walking with the mayor and a floral picture project created by children. The event will be held on May 4, 2026.

| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Morino-machi Plaza, near 1-chome, Otakanomori Minami, Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Appearance | [5/4] [Stage Event] Nagareyama Municipal Otakanomori Junior High School Brass Band / Koichi Tateno Trio |
| Website | https://www.city.nagareyama.chiba.jp/appeal/1004007/1004009.html |
Mido Village Reggae FestivalSaitama Prefecture on Monday, 5/4
| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Midori-no-Mura Outdoor Stage, 2410 Mitsuyama, Ogano-machi, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture |
Journey to the WestMon 5/4 – Tue 5/5 Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Mon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Takano no Mori Campground, Kamihotchi-machi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture |
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Zenkoji Omotesando Arts and Music FestivalMon 5/4 – Wed 5/6, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Mon, May 4–Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Nagano Prefecture, Nagano City, Minami-Nagano, Toigosho-machi 1309-1, Nagano Omotesando Central Square |
Oborozukiyo Music FestivalMonday, May 4, Nagano Prefecture
The Oborozukiyo Music Festival is an open-air music festival hosted by the Iiyama Nanohana Festival Executive Committee, held at Nanohana Park in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, where the scenery from the song “Oborozukiyo” remains just as it is. In its 25th edition this year, participating groups, including city music organizations, will perform the song “Oborozukiyo” and a free-choice piece on an outdoor stage surrounded by blooming canola flowers and fresh spring greenery. Aiming to nurture mental well-being by immersing oneself in the hometown landscape and enjoying the richness of nature, the festival will be held in May 2026.
| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Mizuho 495-1, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, Nanohana Park Outdoor Stage |
| Website | https://iiyama-nanohana.jp/oborotukiyo/ |
VisualRock Outdoor FES. A LIVEAichi Prefecture, Mon 5/4–Tue 5/5
| Schedule | Mon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Media Hiroba, Hisaya Odori Park, Nishiki 3, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
Namioto PlazaMon, May 4 – Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Hotel Sea Palace Resort, 1-3 Minowari, Kanno Shinden-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture |


