Shiga Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Guide
We’ve put together a roundup of music festivals in Shiga Prefecture, including summer festivals, rock festivals, and outdoor festivals.
Events like the Mother Lake Jazz Festival, EAT THE ROCK, Inazuma Rock Fes, and Otsu Jazz Festival will be back this year—we look forward to seeing you at these exciting happenings!
Shiga Prefecture
HERO’S SINGALONG FESTIVALSun, 2/15 Shiga Prefecture
https://x.com/H_singalong_fes/status/1993533197234344400| Schedule | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Otsu City, Shiga U☆STONE |
| Website | https://arakezurishiga.com/contents/319821 |
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Biwako Jazz HigashiomiApr 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOCWaKNkwWh/This event began with the hope that a circle of music would spread throughout the Lake Biwa area. Beyond music, it also aims to foster familiarity with Higashiomi. Each year, the area around Higashiomi Station overflows with jazz, so why not come and join in?
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Enmei Park, Higashiōmi City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | http://biwako-jazzfes.com/ |
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Otsu Hibiki Music Festival SpringSat, 4/25 – Shiga Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSlQNiIE0tO/| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Branch Otsukyo, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
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Inazuma Rock FesShiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21
https://x.com/irf_official/status/1949409430166175960Inazuma Rock, an outdoor rock festival with an uncompromising focus on Shiga Prefecture, organized by Takanori Nishikawa—who hails from Shiga and serves as a Shiga Hometown Tourism Ambassador—has been confirmed for this year as well. Held in an unbeatable setting by Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei, the event mainly features artists connected to Shiga or who have ties with Nishikawa. Part of the venue offers free admission, and there’s even a stage within the free area where you can enjoy live performances! Nishikawa is also known for his engaging talk segments, so it’ll be exciting to see how he fires up the crowd.
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Field |
| Website | https://inazumarock.com/2022/ |
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Past events
Otsu Hibiki Music Festival - AutumnSun, Nov 2 - Shiga Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/otsukyo.mf/| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | Branch Otsukyo, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
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Otsu Jazz FestivalOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture
The Otsu Jazz Festival is held under the concept of “strolling the city with JAZZ.” Operating costs are covered through donations and contributions, making it a truly handcrafted festival supported by its participants. The event is also run primarily by volunteers. Please relax and enjoy jazz while taking in the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Otsu City, around Keihan Hamaotsu Station and JR Otsu Station |
| Website | http://otsu-jazz.jp |
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Hikoneiro Cultural FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Shiga Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/hikoneiro_green/| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Kojinyama Park, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
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