March Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events such as spring festivals and outdoor rock festivals
We’ve put together a roundup of music events happening in March, including spring festivals, jazz festivals, and circuit-style festivals.
This year is packed with exciting events like Tenjin Ototaku, SANUKI ROCK COLOSSEUM, and Umekoji Fest!
- March Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
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- Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- March Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events such as spring festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- April Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
- Spring Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2026]
- Spring music festival to be held in western Japan [2026]
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- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
March
Hello ArenaSat 3/7 – Sun 3/8, Kagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Anabuki Arena, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.duke.co.jp/ha/ |
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TENJIN ONTAQSaturday 3/7 to Sunday 3/8, Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City: graf / Kieth Flack / LIVEHOUSE CB / LIVE HOUSE OP’s / LIVE HOUSE Queblick / public bar Bassic. / public space Yojigen / The Voodoo Lounge |
| Website | http://ontaq.jp/ |
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Saba FesSun, Mar 8 – Tokyo Met.
| Schedule | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| place | GARDEN Shinkiba FACTORY, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://sabafes.com/ |
Kameyama Music JamboreeSun, 3/8 – Mie Prefecture
This is an audition-style event for amateur bands that started in 2010 in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture. Anyone engaged in musical activities, from young people to seniors, can participate as long as they are amateur citizens. Several screening stages are held before performing on stage, including audio and performance reviews, and the 10 bands that make it through compete live on the day for the Kameyama Music Jamboree Award. Come enjoy the energetic, high-level music of these bands live at the venue.
| Schedule | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| place | Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, Kameyama City Cultural Hall, Main Hall |
| Website | https://kameyama-mj.jimdofree.com/ |
FootRock FesSun, Mar 8 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://footrock.jp/footrock-fes/ |
KURUME MUSIC FES.Sun, Mar 8 – Fukuoka Prefecture
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!
| Schedule | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Kurume City, Higashimachi Park Stage / Rokkakudo Plaza Stage |
| Website | https://kurume-mf.com/ |
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Tohoku Live House Daisakusen “LIFE”Tue 3/10 – Wed 3/11, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Tue–Wed, March 10–11, 2026 |
| place | Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://life.livehouse-daisakusen.com/ |
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