[2026] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu & Okinawa + Spotlight on Must-See Events

WALK INN FES! is a hometown festival of music and people in Kagoshima that has been held since 2014 under the motto, “We create our town ourselves.” Multiple local shops set up booths and local artists perform, with a focus on running the event through local power. Going forward, they aim to firmly establish the event and solidify a style that includes inviting guest artists from outside the prefecture.

A showcase festival that brings together up-and-coming artists active in Japan and abroad. Festival and music industry professionals are invited to discover new talent. In Japan, one of the earliest and most notable organizers is the Music Lane Festival Okinawa. Because it receives many participation offers from overseas, this format is more common outside Japan, and it’s an exciting event where general audiences can encounter artists who may soon break through.

Launched in 2007 under the concept that every form of expression—music, film, painting, and words—serves as our modern-day asylum (a temporary refuge), this event also embodies the desire to foster cultural and personal exchange and to enliven the Sakurazaka area. The venues are spread across 20 locations around Sakurazaka, with some offering free admission.

This event, organized by HY from Okinawa, began in 2011 with the theme of creating a place where children can find their dreams and a place that connects families. The activities prepared for children have grown richer every year, and around the main stage for live performances, there are a variety of attractions such as magic shows, athletics, and workshops that families can enjoy together. In the food area, popular Okinawan eateries gather in kitchen cars, letting you savor local flavors—which is a real treat. Camping is also available, making it a highly recommended event for families.

This is a festival hosted by MONGOL800, the Okinawan artists behind nationwide hit songs! And of course, it’s held in Okinawa! The lineup is insanely good. It’s shaping up to be an amazing music event where you can enjoy live performances surrounded by Okinawa’s beautiful seas and nature.

It has been 30 years since the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks relocated to Fukuoka. As one of the commemorative projects for this 30th anniversary year, the FUKUOKA MUSIC FES will be held. This is their first music festival as a self-produced event. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the lineup is star-studded! There are tickets that let you enjoy experiences unique to the Yafuoku Dome, as well as VIP tickets that include access to a buffet.