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]
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- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
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- 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
COMING KOBESun, May 10 – Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe, which recovered and rebuilt after the damage caused by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995. There was a great deal of support for the recovery. This charity festival began as a way to give back for that support and has been held every year since. Admission is free every year, and donations are collected throughout the venue. The event has safely been confirmed to take place again this year.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Meriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | http://comingkobe.com |
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ARIFUJI WEEKENDERSSat, 5/16, Hyogo Prefecture
A new experiential outdoor festival produced by the team behind ONE MUSIC CAMP, one of Kansai’s flagship open-air festivals, is coming soon. Built around the concept of offering a special outdoor festival experience unlike your usual weekend, you can enjoy not only live music, but also delicious food, outdoor activities, and workshops at a venue rich in natural beauty. The site is about an hour away by public transport from Kobe or Osaka, making it easy for families to attend. How about spending a fulfilling holiday together, stretching out and relaxing in an open, spacious setting?
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture Sanda City Arima Fuji Park Rest Area |
| Website | https://arifuji.com/ |
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Shiga Prefecture
Biwako Jazz HigashiomiApr 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture
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
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Branch Otsukyo, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
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Nara Prefecture
CAMP ROCK FRIENDSSaturday, 4/25, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Oiwake Park, Nara City, Nara Prefecture |
| Website | https://crf.official.ec/ |
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