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

TENJIN ONTAQ is a circuit-style event held at live music venues in Tenjin, Fukuoka, with the concept of “encounters with music.” Bands that have been making headlines recently and those gaining popularity will perform! We can’t wait to see what this year’s lineup will be like.

An admission-free event will be held with the theme of uplifting hearts through music in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, so that a wide range of people can enjoy music. The stage will be energized mainly by artists from Kurume. Since it’s being held in their hometown, every artist will be giving passionate performances you won’t want to miss. There will also be food and drink stalls from popular Kurume eateries, so you can enjoy meals and alcohol. It’s a great event even for those attending an outdoor festival for the first time!

TRINGLE, 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?

CIRCLE 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.

BLAZE UP NAGASAKI, the outdoor festival hosted by SHANK, a three-piece melodic punk band from Nagasaki Prefecture, will once again be held this year at their local venue, Kamino-shima Park in Nagasaki. Since 2015, this event has been held outdoors. With the heat still lingering, why not make it the perfect finale to your summer festival season?

This is an outdoor festival hosted by WANIMA, the popular three-piece rock band known for doing commercials and theme songs. Holding a festival they run themselves in their hometown of Kumamoto is a long-awaited event for both the band and their fans! I can’t wait to see which of their close-connected bands will be on the lineup. It’s a must-see event for fans who want to fully enjoy both music and Kumamoto. If you’re visiting Kumamoto for the first time, be sure to set aside plenty of time and go have fun!