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.
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
- Music festivals in eastern Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- [Held in 2026] Recommended music festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you’ll want to attend at least once
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- VIVA LA ROCK | Music Festival / Event
- Nationwide Camp-In Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festival List
May
twilightSunday, 5/17, Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Nakafurano Flower Park, 2-1 Miyamachi, Nakafurano Town, Sorachi District, Hokkaido |
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Hakodate Goryokaku Festival Outdoor ConcertSunday, 5/17, Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Goryokaku Park, 44 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://hakodate-suiren.com/ |
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Special Music Festival in NaritaSunday, 5/17, Chiba Prefecture
“Tokute-oki no Ongakusai in Narita” is a citizen-initiated music festival that draws its concept from Misuzu Kaneko’s poem “We’re all different and all good,” aiming for barrier-free hearts through the power of music. Inspired by the movement of the same name that began in Sendai, the first edition was held in 2021. In 2026, the sixth edition will take place in outdoor spaces such as the event plaza at Soyora Narita New Town. It is an open, free-to-view event that strives to create a day when everyone can enjoy music without distinction.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 2-1-10 Akasaka, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Soyora Narita New Town |
| Website | https://totteoki-narita.jimdosite.com/ |
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Kamakato IchibaSunday, 5/17, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Kamakura Seaside Park, Yuigahama District, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://kamandoichiba.com/index.html |
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Goryūō Festival DEAL ROCKSunday, 5/17, Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Special Venue, Ryuokyo, 1357 Fujiwara, Nikko-shi, Tochigi-ken |
DEAU FES ISESAKISun, May 17 — Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Gunma Prefecture, Isesaki City, Isesaki City Mirai Park |
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OHIMACHISunday, 5/17, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 79 Ebisukaidō, Kusaki, Agui-chō, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture FIELD CAFE COZY |