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Saitama Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
We’ve put together a list of music festivals in Saitama Prefecture, including summer festivals, rock festivals, and outdoor festivals.We look forward to seeing you again this year at exciting events such as VIVA LA ROCK, Natsubiraki MUSIC FESTIVAL, and the Tokorozawa Machinaka Music Festival!
Saitama Prefecture
VIVA LA ROCKSat 5/2 – Wed 5/6, Saitama Prefecture
https://x.com/vivarockjp/status/2039537860492308867A city-style music festival that has continued since 2014 as a rock fest symbolizing Saitama during Golden Week. For many years, it was held at Saitama Super Arena, combining indoor and outdoor stages, and has garnered support with a wide-ranging lineup centered on Japanese rock—from next-generation up-and-comers to major bands. In 2026, the venue will move to a special outdoor site around Saitama Stadium 2002, offering a four-day experience in an open-air early-summer setting.
| Schedule | Sat, May 2–Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Saitama Stadium 2002 / Nearby Venues |
| Appearance | [5/3] Aina The End / Kiro Akiyama / UNFAIR RULE / OSHIKIKEIGO / OddRe: / CreepHyp / Sarasa (Band Set) / 35.7 / Sundae May Club / SHISHAMO / Super Tozan-bu (Super Mountaineering Club) / STARGLOW / This is LAST / Natori / PEOPLE 1 / Hitsujibungaku / My Hair is Bad / Macaroni Enpitsu / Meiyo Densetsu / Lavt / Retro Riron [5/4] Aimyon / Aburi na Town / Wienners / UVERworld / KANA-BOON / CLAN QUEEN / Creepy Nuts / Suspended 4th / Chevon / Tele / the telephones / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / NEE / Itabame / Humbreaders / PK shampoo / Hiroji Miyamoto / Yabai T-Shirts Yasan / Laughing Hick / WANIMA [5/5] Arstake / 171 / Age Factory / EMNW / ENTH / coldrain / SiM / SHADOWS / 3markets[ ] / w.o.d. / TETORA / Backdrop Cinderella / Hanabie. / Harukamirai / FOMARE / HEY-SMITH / Paledusk / Maki / Maximum the Hormone / MAN WITH A MISSION [5/6] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / ELLEGARDEN / Kishidan / Kimyo Reitaro / Good Grief / Suchmos / SKY-HI / Tempalay / 10-FEET / Nikon / Novel Core / First Love is Never Returned / 04 Limited Sazabys / Frederic / YOGEE NEW WAVES / Raisan / LEX / Laura day romance |
| Website | http://vivalarock.jp |
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VIVA LA GARDENMay 3 (Sun) – 6 (Wed), Saitama Prefecture
https://x.com/vivarockjp/status/2047251497478688820This is a free outdoor festival produced by VIVA LA ROCK, a music festival originating in Saitama. In 2026, due to the relocation of the main event venue, it will be held at the Saitama Stadium 2002 Park South Plaza and the Daimon Kamiike Regulating Pond Plaza. In addition to music on the GARDEN STAGE, there will be a gathering of attractions for all ages, including festival food booths, a giant inflatable dome, a mascot character show, and a Tyrannosaurus race. With the aim of bringing the joy of festivals to future music fans, it will take place in May 2026.
| Schedule | Sun, May 3 – Wed, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Midori Ward, Misono 2-1, Saitama Stadium 2002 Park, South Plaza + Daimon Kamiike Retention Pond Plaza |
| Website | https://vivalagarden.jp/ |
Mido Village Reggae FestivalSaitama Prefecture on Monday, 5/4
| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Midori-no-Mura Outdoor Stage, 2410 Mitsuyama, Ogano-machi, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture |
Kasukabe Fuji Rock Music FestivalSaturday, 5/16, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| place | Shōwa Sōgō Park, Multipurpose Field, 995 Kamiyanagi, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture |
Gypsy Jazz Festival at CARVAAN HANNOSaturday, 5/30, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| place | Misugidai 1-29-2, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, CARVAAN Brewery and Restaurant Hanno Main Store |
Teenage WeekendSaturday, 5/30, Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| place | Tokigawa, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture Teenage Brewing |
Delicious Food Idol FestSaitama Prefecture, Sat 5/30–Sun 5/31
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026 |
| place | 746-1 Kanesaki, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, Residential Park SHOWA (Showa General Park) |