Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary

The 2026 edition of Talking Rock! FES., organized by the music magazine Talking Rock!, will, for the first time, be held in both eastern and western Japan to commemorate the magazine’s 30th anniversary. The Kobe edition will take place on a single stage at Kobe World Kinen Hall in Chuo Ward, Kobe. A lineup of familiar Japanese rock acts from the magazine’s pages—such as go!go!vanillas, Harukamirai, and KANA-BOON—will appear. The Kobe edition will be held over two days, August 8 and 9, 2026.

AWAJI PARKING FESTIVAL vol.3 is a cultural event that guides people to a paradise from the open seashore of Awaji Island. The venue is Taga-no-hama Beach in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s a one-day event where live music, DJs, food, and art intersect. For the Special Live, YOUTH OF ROOTS—one of Japan’s leading reggae bands—will perform, creating a relaxed, unhurried time away from the busyness of everyday life. Scheduled for April 2026.