[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.
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May
Imaike Music Wanderlust FestivalMay 5 (Tue), Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nagoya City, Bottom Line / CLUB 3STAR Imaike / HUCK FINN / TOKUZO / valentine drive / Arataruto / Paradise Cafe 21 / CLUB UPSET / open house / Imaike GROW / Tsuru Nori / Street Corner Paradise |
| Website | https://imaikeyuuran.link/index.html |
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Ashiya Jazz FestivalTue, 5/5 Hyogo Prefecture
Many people recognize Ashiya as an upscale residential area, but it also boasts numerous tourist attractions. It is a quiet town surrounded by nature—the mountains, river, and sea. You won’t want to miss the jazz festival held in such a wonderful setting.
| Schedule | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| place | 1 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo / Around JR Ashiya Station |
| Website | http://www.ashiya-jazz.info/ |
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KOBE MELLOW CRUISETue 5/5 – Wed 5/6 Hyogo Prefecture
A new festival is being born in Kobe, a historic port city that has long shared diverse cultures with the world. From Meriken Park—where you can feel the pleasant sea breeze—the concept is to enjoy cruising through culture: music, art, fashion, delicious food, and more. It’s exciting to imagine what kinds of performances and experiences await. The venue is open-air, so with everyone’s cooperation to avoid crowding, it should be possible to enjoy the event safely. Why not refresh your mind by engaging all five senses?
| Schedule | Tue, May 5, 2026 – Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, GLION ARENA KOBE / TOTTEI PARK |
| Website | https://kobe-mellow-cruise.com/ |
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Unebi Station Music MarcheWednesday, May 6 – Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| place | JR Unebi Station, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture |
| Website | https://unebi-fes.jimdofree.com/ |
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HUG ROCK FESTIVALThursday, May 7, Tokyo
HUG ROCK FESTIVAL is a circuit-style event held across multiple venues. It’s organized by Teppei Hagu, a former comedian known as “the man who dedicated his life to female singer-songwriters.” As such, a key feature of this festival is that it’s exclusively for female artists. Additionally, they’re running a popular campaign each time where the first 300 female attendees can enter for free.
| Schedule | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo, Shibuya Ward Club Malcolm / TAKE OFF 7 / CYCLONE / GARRET / CHELSEA HOTEL / Star lounge / THE GAME / Milkyway / aube / gee-ge. / eggman / LIVE BUS |
| Website | http://hugrock.tokyo/2025_2 |
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