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!
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Shiga Prefecture
Music for taking shelter from the rainShiga Prefecture, Sat 6/13–Sun 6/14
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 13–Sun, Jun 14, 2026 |
| place | ShiraTeien, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://amaoto.info/ |
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Shigasaku – Irie Run FestivalSunday, 7/19, Shiga Prefecture
“Shigasaku – Irie Run Festival” is a reggae festival held every summer on the shores of Lake Biwa. The venue is Takashima Biwakko Park in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, offering a beachside location with expansive views of the lake and sky. In addition to leading figures of Japan’s reggae scene such as CHEHON, NG HEAD, and HISATOMI, sound crews from around the country and dance shows also gather to bring an irie vibe to the day. Scheduled for July 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
| place | Takashima Biwakko Park, in front of 7 Hamabun, Imazu-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Appearance | [7/19] CHEHON / NG HEAD / Infumiaigumi / EXPRESS / Kotobukikun / 775 / HISATOMI / G.B.C CAMP / PETER MAN / MASAZABURRO / Ryu-Z / Yoppy / Sorasuke / SUNS / T-SLUGGER / SURPRISE / KING LYCHEE / BURN DOWN / KING JAM / BANTY FOOT / ARTICAL KING / ONLY SOUND / SHAKEY’S / GREEN WAVE / DJ YOSHI / KING SONIC / YAH-MAN☆ / Back-up Dancer RENA / Voice of the Lake / JUNYA “Thirdeye” / S-STEDY / TIGER WORKS / CHOP STICK / MANATY |
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SansuijinShiga Prefecture, Sat 8/22–Sun 8/30
| Schedule | Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Kutsuki Ikusugi, Sansuito Ecovillage |
| Website | https://yamauto.net/ |
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Save The BirthdayShiga Prefecture on Sunday, 9/6
| Schedule | Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
| place | Kojinyama Park Multipurpose Ground, 4769 Hinatsucho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://savethebirthday.com/ |
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FEST. INAZUMA 2026Shiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Kusatsu City, Shimomono-cho, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Plaza |
| Website | https://fest-inazuma.com/ |
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Otsu Jazz FestivalShiga Prefecture, Sat 10/3–Sun 10/4
| Schedule | Saturday, October 3–Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| place | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture; Yumihama; Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park Festival Plaza; and others |
| Website | http://otsu-jazz.jp/ |
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Recital by the Shores of Lake BiwaShiga Prefecture, Sat. 11/7–Sun. 11/8
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Branch Otsukyo, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://2021biwako.wixsite.com/hotori/home |
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