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Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary

In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of music festivals taking place in May.

With the refreshing early-summer breeze, this is the perfect season to soak up music outdoors, and there are plenty of events happening.

Golden Week in particular is packed with major festivals across the country.

Take a look through this article, check out the May festivals that catch your eye, and be sure to head out to your favorite events.

We hope this article inspires you to make the most of the spring festival season.

May

The world foreverSunday, 5/17, Kyoto Prefecture

“Itsuseka” is a circuit-style event organized by Six Blitz in Kyoto. Steeped in DIY spirit, it’s held with the aim of energizing Kyoto’s music scene. They’re also recruiting volunteer staff, so joining behind the scenes could be a great option. As a circuit event, many shops and music spots serve as venues. “The world will always be…”—what words would you add after that?

ScheduleSunday, May 17, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward / Multiple venues such as live music clubs and restaurants
Websitehttp://sekaiwa.info
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Tokushima Rock StreetSunday, 5/17, Tokushima Prefecture

Inspired by Tokushima’s historic music festival, the Tokushima Jazz Street, this Tokushima Rock Street—essentially the rock version of the Jazz Street—is a circuit-style festival that lets you freely move in and out of more than ten venues in downtown Tokushima. It’s a celebration where you can enjoy a wide range of music, from solo acoustic performances to full bands.

ScheduleSunday, May 17, 2026
placeTokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City: HOT ROD / Escalier / GOTO’S BAR / bar txalaparta / LONG HOUSE organ BAR / KING or CLOWN / Space / JIRO’S Guitar BAR
Websitehttps://www.tokushima-rock-street.com/index.html
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Forest, Path, MarketMay 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

The concept of Mori, Michi, Ichiba is “space.” It is said to express both atmosphere and maai (sense of timing and distance). The event values the unique atmosphere and maai of people, nature, food, works, and music alike. Why not join to rediscover the appeal of not only music but also various creations and many other things?

ScheduleFri, May 22–Sun, May 24, 2026
placeAichi Prefecture, Gamagori City, Otsuka Seaside Green Park Lagunabeach / Lagunasia
Websitehttp://mori-michi-ichiba.info
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Sendai A Cappella FestMay 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Miyagi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeKōtōdai Park, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Websitehttps://sendai-acappella-fes.com/
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LAOS FESTIVALMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

It is a festival held in Tokyo, mainly featuring vendors from Southeast Asian countries. Cambodia hosts cultural celebrations, and the Laos Festival has been organized since 2007. It was established by a Japanese person who was captivated by Japan during a homestay in high school in 1996. The event takes place in the event area of Yoyogi Park.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeYoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://laos-festival.jp/
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TOKYO Handcrafted Guitar Festival SUPER ACOUSTIC LIVEMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeSunrise Hall, 8th Floor, Sumida Industry Hall, Sumida Ward, Tokyo / Sunrise Hall (8th Floor), Sumida Industry Hall, 9th Floor
Websitehttps://handcraftguitar.jp/visitor/salive.php
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Otsuka Music Festival Hall ConcertMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeMinami-Otsuka Hall, Toshima City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.ompass.info/wp/
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