Kanagawa Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary

“Meat Festival” is a food-culture fest for meat lovers, by meat lovers, where you can enjoy meat dishes along with live music, DJs, and dance. Set in Todoroki Ryokuchi Park in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, the event features around thirty meat-centric vendors from across Japan, plus a variety of programs such as artist performances and dance contests on a special stage. Craft beer and sweets are also available, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it easy for families and friends to drop by. It will be held during the Children’s Day holiday in May 2026.

Now in its 23rd year in 2026, this is one of the largest Okinawan culture festivals in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Centered around La Cittadella in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, it showcases the many charms of Okinawa under the open sky—from gourmet food stalls and music festivals to free outdoor concerts and traditional performing arts like Eisa. The official theme is the “Okinawa Grand Cultural Festival,” and the music festival featuring artists such as Kazufumi Miyazawa and Masaru Shimabukuro (BEGIN) is a highlight. In May 2026, the entire area around Kawasaki Station will be awash in all things Okinawa.

Kiramune Music Festival is a joint live event hosted by the voice actor artist label “Kiramune” since 2009. Set at Yokohama Arena, label members including Hiroshi Kamiya, Daisuke Namikawa, and Tetsuya Kakihara come together to deliver a diverse range of performances, from solo acts to unit formations. Beloved by voice actor fans, this annual celebration will be held over two days in May 2026.