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

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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

Ito Music FestivalSunday, 5/24, Shizuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Inoto area (multiple venues)

Report a problem

Banquet -en-Sunday, 5/24, Shizuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Iwamoto Mountain Park, 1605 Iwamoto-Kabokudachi, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Report a problem

2525 MUSIC FESSunday, 5/24, Mie Prefecture

“2525 MUSIC FES” is a music festival launched in 2025 by the mobile marché “2525marché,” championing “A FUN TIME FULL OF SMILES,” and set in Chubudai Sports Park in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. Centered on reggae, hip-hop, and R&B, it features a paid live area with performers including VIGORMAN, alongside a free area with around 100 food and market stalls and a kids’ area. The second edition will be held in May 2026.

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Chubudai Sports Park, 1370 Tateno-cho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture
Appearance	VIGORMAN / SPICY CHOCOLATE / CHICO CARLITO / EXPRESS / KOTA / lonelow / Inman / Yuito Takeuchi / Mirei Toyama / Kinu
Website	https://www.instagram.com/_____2525musicfes/
SNS

Report a problem

Jamaica Festival Reggae & Cuisine in OsakaSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture

Jamaica Festival Reggae & Cuisine is a free outdoor festival themed “A Day to Feel Jamaica.” The venue is Taiyo-no-Hiroba in Osaka Castle Park. Enjoy DJ and singer performances on a reggae sound system, a Jerk Chicken Fest gathering renowned jerk chicken shops from across Japan, plus a market and workshops featuring Jamaican food. In May 2026, Osaka Castle Park will be filled with the spirit of Jamaica for a day.

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Osaka Castle Park, Taiyo no Hiroba (Sun Plaza)
Website	https://www.jamafes.com/
SNS