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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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- 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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March
Bborn Creative FestivalSun, Mar 1 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolitan Area, Toshima City, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre |
| Website | https://www.borncreativefestival.com/ |
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HACHIOJI ROCK DREAMSun, Mar 1 — Tokyo Metropolis
Hachidori, short for Hachioji Rock Dream, is a circuit-style event held in Hachioji. Not only rock bands from Hachioji but indie bands from all over the country gather for it. In addition to rock bands, idols and comedians also perform.
| Schedule | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| place | Hachioji City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://8dori.net |
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Zephyren Presents A.V.E.S.T projectSun, Mar 1 — Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| place | National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://avest2024.com/ |
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SNOW MACHINE HAKUBATue 3/3 – Sun 3/8, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 – Sun, Mar 8, 2026 |
| place | Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://snow-machine.com/hakuba |
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IDORISE!! FESTIVALSat–Sun, Mar 7–8, Tokyo Metropolis
It’s a circuit event dedicated to idols, split into daytime and nighttime sessions, with the night session running all night long. You can see a wide range of groups, from idols active on the front lines to those on the verge of breaking out.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Shibuya, Tokyo: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-Crest / Spotify O-nest / duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / WOMB LIVE / clubasia / SHIBUYA RING / LOFT9 |
| Website | https://idorisefes.jp/ |
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TOKYO GUITAR JAMBOREESat–Sun, Mar 7–8, Tokyo Metropolis
This is a live event hosted by J-WAVE that features an impressively star-studded lineup of artists. It seems there will also be childcare facilities at the venue, so parents with small children can attend with peace of mind—what a nice touch!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo Metropolis |
| Website | https://www.j-wave.co.jp/special/guitarjamboree2026/ |
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KAOSUYA STREET MUSIC FESTIVALSat 3/7–Sun 3/8, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka District Park |
| Website | https://www.sanin-park.com/%E4%BB%8A%E5%B9%B4%E3%82%82%E3%82%A4%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99/ |