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!
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- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
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- February Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of winter festivals, outdoor rock festivals, and other music events
- 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
Kyuso Nekokami presents Gokuraku Nezumi JodoSat, Mar 21 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| place | Intex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kyusonekokami.com/news/detail/1520 |
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Umekoji FestKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22
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.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Mar 21–22, 2026 |
| place | Umekoji Park, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | http://akihito.main.jp/fes.livedoyoukyoto/ |
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SANUKI ROCK COLOSSEUMKagawa Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22
Sanuki Rock was launched by Su-xing-cyu, Tokushima’s “most tear-jerking comic band.” It’s a circuit-style event held across multiple venues in Takamatsu City. Because it takes place at several locations, a wide variety of artists perform. It’s a community-focused music festival where you can enjoy encounters with new music.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Mar 21–22, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City festhalle / Olive Hall / DIME / MONSTER / TOONICE / SUMUS cafe / Kawaramachi Station Underground Plaza |
| Website | http://www.duke.co.jp/src/ |
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SKA STREETSunday, 3/22, Tokyo Metropolis
A circuit festival centered on ska that was launched by Shimokitazawa ReG in 2014. This time, it will be held across two live venues in Shimokitazawa. It’s sure to be a day when the music town of Shimokitazawa overflows with ska! Ticket holders will receive an exclusive rubber wristband as a gift.
| Schedule | Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| place | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo / Shimokitazawa ReG / MOSAiQ |
| Website | https://club251.com/schedule/260322/ |
HERO’s RUMBLEMon, 3/23 — Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, ALMIGHTY / Cave-Be / SECOND CRUTCH / Live space Reed |
| Website | https://heros-rumble.com/ |
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