[GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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.

May

Men Fes UtsunomiyaTochigi Prefecture, Sat 5/2–Sun 5/3

Schedule	Sat, May 2–Sun, May 3, 2026
place	Miyamirai Light Hill, 1-1 Miyamirai, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture

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JAPAN CENTRAL IDOL FESTIVAL COAST IN UTSUMIAichi Prefecture, Sat 5/2–Mon 5/4

Schedule	Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Monday, May 4, 2026
place	Utsumi, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Comas Hui Beach Park

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Higa FesAichi Prefecture, Sat 5/2–Mon 5/4

Schedule	Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Monday, May 4, 2026
place	Central Court, 1F, AEON MALL Higashiura, 1-1 Ogawa, Higashiura-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture

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Ichinomiya Folk & New Music FestivalAichi Prefecture, Sat 5/2–Mon 5/4

Schedule	Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Monday, May 4, 2026
place	Civic Terrace, 3F, Ai Building, 3-1-2 Sakae, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi-ken

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GRAND SLAMMay 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue), Aichi Prefecture

“GRAND SLAM” is an urban circuit festival held over four days during Golden Week across Diamond Hall and SPADE BOX in Shinsakae, Nagoya. The name—evoking a bases-loaded home run in baseball and the four majors in tennis and golf—reflects a commitment to a schedule with no overlaps, allowing audiences to see every performer. Presented by Sunday Folk Promotion, it will take place in May 2026. For the first time, all-day passes and U-22 tickets will be offered, opening up the music experience to younger generations.

Schedule	Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Naka Ward, Shinsakae 2-1-9, Unryu FLEX Building West Wing (Diamond Hall / SPADE BOX)
Appearance	[5/2] Junk / Conton Candy / the shes gone / the paddles / Ciely / 3markets[ ] / Second Packer / TRACK15 / Hunched Navy Saison / moon drop / yutori [5/3] omeme tenten / Saba Sister / Sunny Girl / SHE’S / Chakra / Parkers / HINONABE / berry meet / PompadollS / Rasonble / reGretGirl [5/4] Earthists. / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / Kazuki Yamamori / COPES / The Empty / Su-Xing-Cyu / SPARK!!SOUND!!SHOW!! / Psychic Warrior Durian / Deluxe × Deluxe / Backdrop Cinderella / Bush Bullpot [5/5] Ivy to Fraudulent Game / ammo / Arakezuri / osage / Orange Spiny Club / KOTORI / Neguse. / Village Man’s Store / Broken my toybox / Bontsuku Beer / mi-minor
Website	https://sundayfolk.wixsite.com/grandslam-nagoya
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Dotonbori Spring FestMay 2 (Sat) to 5 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Dotonbori, Tonbori River Walk (Ebisu Bridge to Daikoku Bridge)
Website	https://doutonbori-harufes.amebaownd.com/

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Hakata Dontaku Idol FestivalSat 5/2 – Wed 5/6 Fukuoka Prefecture

http://www.loveinq.com

Schedule	Sat, May 2–Wed, May 6, 2026
place	Fukuoka Prefecture, within Fukuoka City (multiple venues: outdoor stages, live houses, halls)
Website	https://www.loveinq.com/177794.html

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