Music festivals in eastern Japan held during Golden Week [2026]

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.

Have you already decided on your plans for Golden Week?

There are various events happening all over, but here we’ll give you an overview of music festivals taking place in eastern Japan during Golden Week.

If you haven’t made plans yet, be sure to use this as a reference!

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

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Hirono Town Fureai FestaSaturday, May 2, Fukushima Prefecture

Hirono Town Fureai Festa 2026 is a major spring event held at Futatsunuma General Park in Hirono Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture. The event is hosted by Hirono Town and co-hosted by Hirono Town Promotion Corporation, Inc. In addition to stage performances such as Japanese taiko drum groups, dance teams, and participatory live painting, there will also be a flea market and food trucks. It’s a full day of fun for the whole family, and admission is free. The event will take place in May 2026.

Schedule	Saturday, May 2, 2026
place	Futatsunuma General Park, 65-3 Oyachihara, Shimoshitasaka Aza, Hirono-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
Appearance	[5/2] Wadaiko Group Sai -sai- / Sakura Baton Club / Namie Creation Dance team NSG / Dance & Cheer PASSION★KIDS / Kayoko Ishikura & Roy Taro
Website	https://www.town.hirono.fukushima.jp/kankousports/kankou/1001586/1005368.html

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