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!
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
- Music festival in Western Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- Complete Guide to Kansai Spring Festivals [2026]! Introducing Popular Events
- Summer Music Festival Held in Western Japan [2026]
- Autumn Music Festival to be held in Western Japan [2026]
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
Hyogo Prefecture
MEGA VEGASFri 3/20–Sat 3/21, Hyogo Prefecture
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas is a hardcore band from Kobe. They captivate many fans with their unique style that blends loud rock with elements of electro and trance built on a chiptune-like sound. This event, planned by the band, will be held this year at Kobe’s World Memorial Hall, their hometown venue.
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21, 2026 |
| place | World Memorial Hall, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://megavegas.jp/ |
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Psycho le Cému presents Himeji Shirasagi ROCK FESHyogo Prefecture, Sat 3/28–Sun 3/29
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026 |
| place | Himeji Akurie Grand Hall, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000253433 |
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KOBE JAZZ DAYSun, 4/5 Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| place | In front of the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch, Former Foreign Settlement, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://jazztownkobe.jp/yearlyevent/kobe-jazz-day-2026-%e3%80%80%e6%97%a7%e5%b1%85%e7%95%99%e5%9c%b0%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b5%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88/ |
Satoumi Earth DaySat–Sun, Apr 18–19, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Ako Karafune Sun Beach Special Event Square, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.ako-kayaks.org/2025/03/21/%e3%81%95%e3%81%a8%e3%81%86%e3%81%bf%e3%82%a2%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%83%87%e3%82%a4%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%90%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%95/ |
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Tambasasayama Special Music FestivalSat, 4/18, Hyogo Prefecture
With the slogan “Everyone’s different, and that’s okay,” this festival began in Sendai in 2001 and has since been held in various locations across Japan. It is organized under the concept of encouraging more people to embrace a ‘barrier-free mindset.’ You can enjoy wonderful street performances such as genre-free, non-leveled music and dance. While cherishing the unique traditions of Tamba-Sasayama, the event continues as a festival that connects hearts hand in hand, forming a circle and carrying this spirit forward.
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| place | Tamba-Sasayama City Hall, Hyogo Prefecture / Multiple nearby venues |
| Website | http://www.ohaie-sasayama.net/ |


