Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
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.
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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
| 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
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Gorogoro Hill, Joyo, Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://fmtpark.com/16606 |
Taro Hakase Music FestivalMay 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
| 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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