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Spring music festival to be held in western Japan [2026]

Here’s a roundup of spring music festivals taking place in western Japan.

Festivals are popping up in various places.

You might be surprised to find there’s one happening right in your neighborhood.

Be sure to check these out and consider heading out to enjoy them!

Osaka Prefecture

MEMORIES OF THE FUTURESat 5/9 – Sun 5/10, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026
placeSuminoe Park, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://mofparty.wordpress.com/
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MAWA LOOPSat 5/9 – Sun 5/10, Osaka Prefecture

An urban idol circuit event held every year across live music venues in Osaka. Isn’t a circuit festival dedicated specifically to idols a bit rare? It’s exciting to be able to see lots of groups all at once—both the ones you know and the ones you don’t!

ScheduleSat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, BIGCAT / Music Club JANUS / OSAKA MUSE / FANJ twice / Pangea / DROP / BEYOND
Websitehttp://mawaloop.com/
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Jazz & Heritage: Jazz and Toyotomi’s Stone WallsSunday, May 17, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 17, 2026
placeOsaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://jazz-heritage.com/

GALAXY PARKSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 24, 2026
placeOsaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://galaxypark.jp/
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Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Acoustic Touring FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/14 – Sun 5/3

A free-admission acoustic music festival held at various locations around Kyoto. Enjoy acoustic songs at easily accessible spots like in front of Miyakomesse, Okazaki Park, ZEST Oike, and Kyoto Station. How about visiting with your family during Golden Week?

ScheduleSaturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture Kyoto City In front of Hotel Granvia Kyoto at Kyoto Station / Red Brick Park / Urashima-kan / Fukuchiyama Castle Park
Websitehttps://musicofficecloud.com/kyoto-sea/
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