[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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Past events
Palport MUSIC FESSat, 5/2, Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | Wakamatsu-cho 481-4, Sano-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, Sano Station Front Exchange Plaza |
La La La FestSaturday, 5/2, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | Ogam a, Bandaijima Multipurpose Plaza, 4-2 Bandaijima, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture |
SCRAMBLE FESSat., 5/2, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | MMoP, 1794-1 Umasetaguchi, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture |
K-On Street LiveSaturday, May 2, Shiga Prefecture
This is a student-led street live performance where high school light music clubs from across Shiga Prefecture gather at Otsu Station Front Park to showcase the results of their daily practice in the station-front space. Organized by the Keion Street LIVE Executive Committee and co-hosted by the Shiga Prefecture High School Cultural Federation Light Music Division, the event has continued in collaboration with Machizukuri Otsu. This time, as Vol. 18, a live performance of the Inter-High support song is also planned. Scheduled for May 2026, it offers a close-up chance to enjoy the regionally rooted high school band culture.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | Otsu Ekimae Park, Kasuga-cho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
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WAKAYAMA GOLDEN MUSIC FESSaturday, May 2, Wakayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | Wakayama Prefecture, Wakayama City, 1-bancho 3, Wakayama Castle, Sunanomaru Square |
| Appearance | [5/2] Super Boys / HIRAI / Serina / Honon Ayumu / Shunski / Mayonaka Takato |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/p/DXK_yzRE4Oh/ |
KISA ROCK FESTIVALSaturday, May 2 – Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Miyoshi City, Shijukkanmachi, Denkosekka Miyoshi Park |
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In conclusion
How about creating special memories at a music festival during Golden Week? If you join the wonderful events held around the country, it’s sure to become an unforgettable experience. Keep a close eye on the latest information about Golden Week festivals, and savor the ultimate musical experience along with the spring breeze.


