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
Sukagawa PompadourFukushima Prefecture on Sunday, 5/31
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Fukushima Prefecture, Sukagawa City, Nakamachi, in front of tette, main street (Regent Street) |
| Website | https://abukumajiho.com/news/20260302_25642 |
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Oshi Fes in IKEBUKUROSunday, 5/31, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Toshima City, Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-8-26, Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park Outdoor Theater |
| Website | https://streetlabo.com/ |
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Katsuura Music FestivalSunday, May 31, Chiba Prefecture
The Katsuura Music Festa is a music event organized by the Katsuura City Music Association, which consists of music circles and music enthusiasts based in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture. The venue is Küste, the Katsuura City Arts and Culture Exchange Center, where local performers selected through an open call take the stage. Admission is free and all seating is unreserved. With the concept of energizing the community and promoting cultural exchange through music, the event will be held on May 31, 2026, in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | 523-1 Sawakura, Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, Katsuura City Arts and Culture Exchange Center Kyuste |
| Website | https://www.kuste.jp/event/2026/0531.html |
Choshi Music FestivalSunday, May 31, Chiba Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Inubō Terrace Terrace, Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture |
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Gate FestSunday, 5/31, Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Kasama Rekishi Koryukan Izutsuya, 987 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
ASHIKAGA MUSIC GARDENSunday, 5/31, Tochigi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Tochigi Prefecture, Ashikaga City, Ashikaga Flower Park |
| Appearance | Takao Tajima / Kuroneko Domei (Black Cat Alliance) / EGO-WRAPPIN’ / TENDRE / Tatsuo Sunaga / Kiyohiko Shibukawa / and more |
| Website | https://www.ashikagamusicgarden.com/ |
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KARIYA URBAN FESSunday, 5/31, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Wing Arena Kariya, Kariya City General Sports Park, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | https://urbanfes.area1contents.com/arena-live |
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