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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!

Shizuoka Prefecture

Gokuraku Onsen Music Festival ~Gokuraku Hot Spring Music Festival~Shizuoka Prefecture, Fri 5/29–Sun 5/31

ScheduleFri, May 29–Sun, May 31, 2026
placeShizuoka Prefecture, Kamo District, Kawazu Nanadaru Auto Campground
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ADAM FESTShizuoka Prefecture, Sat 5/30–Sun 5/31

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
placeHamanako Garden Park, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
AppearanceADAM at / MAYSON’s PARTY / THE CHERRY COKE$ / Su-xing-cyu (Yonseikyu) / Backdrop Cinderella / Village Man’s Store / and more
Websitehttp://www.adamfest.com/
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ADAM FESTShizuoka Prefecture, Sat 5/30–Sun 5/31

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
place5475-1 Murakushi-cho, Nishi Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture / Hamanako Garden Park
Websitehttp://www.adamfest.com/
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Usami FesSunday, May 31, Shizuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 31, 2026
placeUsami Rudenahama Beach Park, 252 Usami, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Gifu Prefecture

One Million Horsepower Music FestivalTue, 5/5 Gifu Prefecture

ScheduleTuesday, May 5, 2026
placeMajolica Bamboo, 801-1 Komaba, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture

Hida Takayama Jazz FestivalGifu Prefecture on Saturday, 5/23

ScheduleSaturday, May 23, 2026
placeHida Folk Village, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Websitehttps://hidatakayama-jazz.com/
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Mie Prefecture

HarestemmaMon, May 4 – Mie Prefecture

HARE stämman is the new name for the Swedish-style participatory music event “Nordic Forest Concert,” held every May since 2016 in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. With the catchphrase “Bring your instrument and gather,” it will mark its 9th edition in 2026. The venue is the Ureshino Furusato Kaikan Multipurpose Hall, and the event is scheduled for May 4, starting at 12:30 p.m. Advance tickets are 2,500 yen, same-day tickets are 3,000 yen, and admission is free for elementary school students and younger.

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Harestemma
ScheduleMonday, May 4, 2026
placeMie Prefecture, Matsusaka City, Ureshino Gongemmae-cho 423-88, Ureshino Furusato Hall, Multipurpose Hall
Appearance
[5/4] [Träd Stage] Lorig / TOR Band / fiss / Kanran + [Space in front of the hall] Japan Nyckelharpa Association / suguri Session House / Alspel (Ensemble) / Nordic Dance Workshop / Nordic Music Workshop / Nordic Folk Trio with Swedish Dance
Websitehttps://www.city.matsusaka.mie.jp/site/ureshinofurusato/ureivent1250504.html
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