Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup

Last updated:2026/3/13

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.

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

Kyoto Acoustic Touring FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/14 – Sun 5/3

A free-admission acoustic music festival held at various locations around Kyoto. Enjoy acoustic songs at easily accessible spots like in front of Miyakomesse, Okazaki Park, ZEST Oike, and Kyoto Station. How about visiting with your family during Golden Week?

Schedule	Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
place	Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City In front of Hotel Granvia Kyoto at Kyoto Station / Red Brick Park / Urashima-kan / Fukuchiyama Castle Park
Website	https://musicofficecloud.com/kyoto-sea/
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Brown Basket prezents. MIYAKO SUMMITMar 20 (Fri) – 21 (Sat), Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21, 2026
place	Hulic Hall Kyoto / LIVEHOUSE DEWEY, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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Umekoji FestKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22

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The Umekoji Festival is held under the keyword “Do You KYOTO?” In reference to the Kyoto Protocol, it’s a message to the world meaning “Are you doing something good for the environment?” The Umekoji Festival is an event designed to spark interest in eco-friendly practices through music and various performances. There are also workshops and a flea market.