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.

We’ve put together a roundup of music events in May, including outdoor rock festivals, jazz festivals, and circuit-style festivals.

This year is packed with exciting festivals and events once again, such as VIVA LA ROCK, FFKT—the successor to Taico Club—and WIRED MUSIC FESTIVAL!

May

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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Jazz & Heritage: Jazz and Toyotomi’s Stone WallsSunday, May 17, Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, May 17, 2026
place	Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://jazz-heritage.com/

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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?

Schedule	Fri, May 22–Sun, May 24, 2026
place	Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori City, Otsuka Seaside Green Park Lagunabeach / Lagunasia
Website	http://mori-michi-ichiba.info
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