[2026] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu & Okinawa + Spotlight on Must-See Events
The music festival scene in Kyushu and Okinawa is heating up even more this year.
From urban festivals in Fukuoka to open-air events held on Okinawa’s beautiful beaches, unique music gatherings are popping up all over.
In these special spaces, you can experience moving performances, with a wide range of sounds from local artists to popular bands echoing throughout.
Kyushu and Okinawa’s music festivals let you fully enjoy the wonders of music alongside grand natural landscapes and regional charm.
Why not join the events that catch your eye and create unforgettable memories?
Fukuoka Prefecture
TRIANGLESat 4/25–Sun 4/26, Fukuoka Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOfxNVfEnFRTRINGLE, held within Fukuoka’s Seaside Momochi Beach Park. It’s incredibly appealing that so many popular bands from the loud and melodic hardcore scenes are gathering, and a two-day pass is available at this price. It’s a highly recommended festival for live music kids around Kyushu! A rock fest on the beach at summer’s end—the sunset scenery will surely strike a chord in your heart, don’t you think?
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Special stage within Jigyohama Beach, Seaside Momochi Seaside Park, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://triangle-official.jp/ |
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GGBCFukuoka Prefecture, Sun 4/26–Mon 4/27
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVC2Xw8EgYW/An outdoor event from Fukuoka that feels like a home party, bringing together people who love the city. Visitors can enjoy an out-of-the-ordinary yet cozy, at-home time with a picnic-like vibe. The entire venue is transformed into a different world, with soothing music in the air and the delicious aroma of food drifting by—an experience that engages all five senses. It’s a full-day event, perfect for a relaxed family outing. Attendance is limited, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out early.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, Apr 26–27, 2026 |
| place | Korokan Plaza, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://ggbc.jp/ |
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Funagoya Rock FestivalWednesday, 4/29, Fukuoka Prefecture
The Funagoya Rock Festival is a handmade outdoor festival that has been held since 2015 at the outdoor stage in Chikugo Wide-Area Park, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event is organized mainly by local music enthusiasts and is loved by many as an important event that energizes the local music scene. Numerous bands and musicians, from the younger generation to seniors, perform across a variety of genres such as rock, pop, and jazz. It’s a warm, welcoming event where performers and audience members come together as one to get excited and have a great time.
| Schedule | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| place | Chikugo Wide-Area Park, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://chikugo-rock.jimdofree.com/ |
CIRCLESat 5/16–Sun 5/17, Fukuoka Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DM1jeEjvv9VCIRCLE is an event held every May. The venue is right by the sea, so you can enjoy the scent of the ocean while spending a wonderfully pleasant time at this spring outdoor festival. There’s also a designated area where you can set up tents, allowing you to relax and enjoy the festival at your own pace.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Outdoor Theater, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://circle.fukuoka.jp |
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NUMBER SHOTSat 8/1–Sun 8/2, Fukuoka Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVITu58mlgG/NUMBER SHOT has been held since 2014 as a successor to HIGHER GROUND, which took place from 2003 at the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Outdoor Theater in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its hallmark is a relatively wide-ranging lineup, from rock bands and singer-songwriters to reggae groups. It’s one of those essential events in Kyushu’s summer live music scene.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka PayPay Dome / Seaside Momochi Beach Park, Jigyohama Beach |
| Website | https://numbershot.jp/ |
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