Nara Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
We’ve put together a list of music festivals in Nara Prefecture, including summer festivals, rock festivals, and outdoor festivals.
We look forward to welcoming you again this year with exciting events like Monster Forest and Musik Fest Nara!
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Past events
Kasugano Music FestivalSun, 10/12 Nara Prefecture
Kasugano Music Festival is held with Kasuga Taisha as the main stage, alongside several stages set up in Nara Park and around the town. It’s a community-participation music festival aimed at city-building, featuring dedication performances, choral singing, and more. A market also appears at the main venue, where you can enjoy delicious food.
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | Kasuga Taisha, Nara City, Nara Prefecture / and multiple other venues |
| Website | https://kasuganofes.jp |
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Forest of Dreams FestivalSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Kashihara Park, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture / Around Kashiharajingū-mae Station Central Exit |
| Website | http://yumenomori.net/ |
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