Music festival in Western 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.

Golden Week, the long holiday you get once a year.

Since it’s a special occasion, you’ll want to go out and have some fun somewhere, right? Here, we’ve put together an overview of music festivals held in western Japan during Golden Week.

Please use it as a reference when planning your schedule.

May

TAKAMATSU MUSIC BLUE FESMay 4 (Mon)–5 (Tue) Kagawa Prefecture

http://www.machikadomusic.net

An admission-free, circuit-style music festival that began in 2011 with the aim of enveloping Takamatsu in music. It features primarily jazz musicians and is notable for the large number of local amateur musicians who participate.

Schedule	Mon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026
place	Takamatsu Station Front Plaza, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Website	https://www.machikadomusic.net/2025/12/tmbf2026-entry/

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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.

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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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