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.
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- [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]
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- 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
Usami FesSunday, May 31, Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Usami Rudenahama Beach Park, 252 Usami, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
Daitō Music Festival JAZZSunday, 5/31, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Daito City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://daitojazz.com/ |
Spica FestSunday, 5/31, Hyogo Prefecture
“Spica Fes 2026” is a music event featuring the SAYO MUSIC & DANCE STAGE with eight artist groups active in and around Sayo Town. The venue is the outdoor special stage at the Star Shower Forest Music Hall (Spica Hall) in Sayo, offering an open, lawn-seating atmosphere. A diverse range of genres—including folk, bands, and dance—will gather, and food trucks will be on-site to heighten the festival vibe. Admission is free, and the event will be held on May 31, 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Naga-o 12-208, Sayō Town, Sayō District, Hyogo Prefecture, Star Shower Forest Music Hall, Spica Hall, Special Outdoor Stage |
| Website | https://www.town.sayo.lg.jp/cms-sypher/www/event/detail.jsp?id=11013 |
Takasago Music FestivalSunday, 5/31, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Takaramachi Asahimachi 1-2-1, Takasago-cho, Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, Takasago City Cultural Hall, Main Hall |
| Appearance | Goro Tani / Takasago Swing Boys / Ensemble Ayane / ERIYA / Poison Vikings / Takasago City Wind Orchestra / Otowaya / Shichifukujin / Odokko Musume / Shuton Rakushi / Yellow Jackets / The Bassman / Sawako Kataoka & The Good Buzz / Harima no Kuni Yosakoi Troupe Fuka Ryuujin / Sunset Celebration / Yagiringo |
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Spring Jazz CruiseSunday, 5/31, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland |
| Website | https://sjckobe.com/ |
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Festival of NotesSunday, 5/31, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | Izushi Shrine, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture / Blue Ridge Hotel / Toyooka Keikodo & Civic Gallery / Toyooka Civic Plaza – Hot Stage / Kokufu District Community Center / Nakatakeno Furusato Hall / Kodō District Community Center / Shōzen-ji Temple / Kiyamachi Koji Alley / Tajima Airport (Konotori Tajima Airport) – Lobby / Toyooka Civic Hall – Culture Hall |
| Website | https://onpunosaiten.com/event/ |
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