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

The Funagoya Rock Festival is a handmade outdoor festival that has been held since 2015 at the outdoor stage in Chikugo Wide-Area Park, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event is organized mainly by local music enthusiasts and is loved by many as an important event that energizes the local music scene. Numerous bands and musicians, from the younger generation to seniors, perform across a variety of genres such as rock, pop, and jazz. It’s a warm, welcoming event where performers and audience members come together as one to get excited and have a great time.

CIRCLE is an event held every May. The venue is right by the sea, so you can enjoy the scent of the ocean while spending a wonderfully pleasant time at this spring outdoor festival. There’s also a designated area where you can set up tents, allowing you to relax and enjoy the festival at your own pace.

The Miyazaki International Street Music Festival began in 2006 and is held with free admission throughout the city center under the theme “In Miyazaki, there’s a season when music blossoms,” so that residents can become more familiar with the festival. Featuring a wide variety of artists—from local street musicians to performers from overseas across many genres—it provides an opportunity to enjoy a diverse music culture. It’s also recommended as an event that tourists from Japan and abroad can easily enjoy.

This is a festival held under the catchphrase “Rock for 1,000 yen”! Of course, the ticket price is an incredible 1,000 yen. Despite the affordable tickets, notable artists perform every year, making it a must-see festival you won’t want to miss!