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

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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!

Past events

PONO projectSat–Sun, Apr 18–19, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
place	Yumebutai 2, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Awaji Yumebutai Lawn Plaza
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SAKYOU FESTottori Prefecture, Sat 4/18 – Sun 4/19

Schedule	April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
place	Tottori Prefecture, Tottori City, Green Field
Website	https://sakyoufes.jp/
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Hana Haru FestaSat 4/18–Sun 4/19, Tokushima Prefecture

Hana-Haru Festa is a spring festival held around Aibahama Park to revitalize the central area of Tokushima City. You can enjoy special Awa Odori performances by renowned troupes from across the prefecture and university troupes on the indoor stage at Awagin Hall and the outdoor stage at the Aibahama entrance. The event also features a Kitchen Car Stadium gathering food trucks from within the prefecture, sales of local specialty products, a dance contest, and special live performances. Scheduled for April 2026, it offers a chance to enjoy Tokushima’s food and culture all at once.

Schedule	April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
place	Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, Aibahama-cho (Aibahama Park / Onarikon Square / Awagin Hall)
Website	https://hanaharufesta.wixsite.com/2022
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Unknown Station Chihayaakasaka Outdoor Music Festival SpringSaturday, April 18, Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Saturday, April 18, 2026
place	Michi-no-Eki Chihaya Akasaka, 7 Nigawarabe, Chihayaakasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://chihaya-class.com/archives/3586

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MUSIC HEROESSaturday, April 18, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, April 18, 2026
place	Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
Appearance	YUIYUI / Ryugo Kuribayashi / Izumi Shirakawa / and more
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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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