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Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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.

In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of music festivals held in the ancient capital, Kyoto.

When it comes to music festivals in Kyoto, events hosted by Kyoto-born artists—such as Kyoto Daisakusen, Otohaku, and Porno Chotokkyu—are especially well known.

Beyond those, there are festivals organized by live music venues, events that take place right in the city, and uniquely charming festivals set in the nature-rich northern part of the prefecture—offering a wide variety of characteristics.

From “the rock festival” style to events with a calm, quintessentially Kyoto atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.

Find your favorite and be sure to check one out in person.

Kyoto Prefecture

The world foreverSunday, 5/17, Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, May 17, 2026
place	Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward / Multiple venues such as live music clubs and restaurants
Website	http://sekaiwa.info
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Rainbow’s End CAMPMay 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

http://www.rainbows-end.jp

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
place	Kyoto Prefecture Nantan City, Fumin no Mori Hiyoshi
Appearance	Rickie-G / Takuma (10-FEET) / Youth of Roots / Kimyo Reitaro BAND / SLOW SHANK / CH∀IROY=N∀OKI (ROTTENGRAFFTY) × TAKU (Insist) / THE VISION (NOBUYA & MASAHIKO from ROTTENGRAFFTY) / Insist BAND / BANYAROZ / SUNSHINE DUB / Momoko Hayashi (Hump Back) / jizue / and more
Website	http://www.rainbows-end.jp/
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Harappa BrassSunday, 5/24, Kyoto Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Gorogoro Hill, Joyo, Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://fmtpark.com/16606

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Taro Hakase Music FestivalMay 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

hakasetaroongakusai.com

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
place	Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://hakasetaroongakusai.com/
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Black Bean RockKyoto Prefecture on Sunday, 6/7

Schedule	Sunday, June 7, 2026
place	Greenland Mizuho, 1-4 Sarabiki, Obaki, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://kuromamerock.com/
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Day of RottenWed, 6/10 Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Wednesday, June 10, 2026
place	KBS Hall, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://rotten-g.com/live/detail/586/
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Fête de la Musique KYOTOJune 20 (Sat) – 21 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026
place	Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Rissei Garden Hulic Kyoto
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