Music festival in Western Japan held during Golden Week [2026]

DEJIMA Expo is a Golden Week event held annually by Nagasaki International Television to promote regional exchange and regional revitalization, and in 2016 it was certified as the first project of the Nagasaki City Revitalization Project. The venue is Water and Greenery Park facing Nagasaki Port, where visitors can enjoy sea breezes as a variety of stages and vendor booths spread out. In addition to live music, its hallmark is a lineup that people of all ages can enjoy, including a gourmet festival and activities for children. It will be held in May 2026.

AH1 ASIAN HIPHOP CONNECTION is a hip-hop festival that brings together rappers from Japan and across Asia. The venue is the outdoor multipurpose plaza at AICHI SKY EXPO, adjacent to Chubu Centrair International Airport, featuring a location overlooking the runway. With an ASIAN HIPHOP LIVE slot inviting artists from South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan, and headliners T-Pablow, ¥ellow Bucks, and GADORO, the event will feature around 40 acts and take place in May 2026.

This is a large-scale circuit event presented by RAD Creation, a key supporter of Nagoya’s music scene, under the slogan “Let’s enjoy Golden Week to the fullest with music.” Centered around four live venues in the city—including Sakae R.A.D and Shinsakae RAD SEVEN—it brings together a diverse lineup that transcends genres, from bands to idols. It’s a chance to enjoy a concentrated showcase of artists who regularly perform at live houses, and it will take place during the long holiday in May 2026.