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!

Osaka Prefecture

Jamaica Festival Reggae & Cuisine in OsakaSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture

Jamaica Festival Reggae & Cuisine is a free outdoor festival themed “A Day to Feel Jamaica.” The venue is Taiyo-no-Hiroba in Osaka Castle Park. Enjoy DJ and singer performances on a reggae sound system, a Jerk Chicken Fest gathering renowned jerk chicken shops from across Japan, plus a market and workshops featuring Jamaican food. In May 2026, Osaka Castle Park will be filled with the spirit of Jamaica for a day.

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Osaka Castle Park, Taiyo no Hiroba (Sun Plaza)
Website	https://www.jamafes.com/
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GALAXY PARKSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://galaxypark.jp/
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Special Music Festival in Rinku OsakaSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, May 24, 2026
place	Rinku Park, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://nigiwai-p.jp/
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OUTDOOR PARKMay 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
place	Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Natural and Cultural Gardens, East Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://outdoorpark.jp/
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Tezukayama Music FestivalMay 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
place	Bandaike Park, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://www.tezukayama.com/ongakusai/
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OSAKA METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL May 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
place	Osaka Prefecture, Sakai City, Umi-to-Fureai Hiroba, METROCK Osaka Special Venue
Appearance	[5/30] ano / Arakezuri / [Alexandros] / Wienners / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / Age Factory / CANDY TUNE / Kyuso Nekokami / Cloudy / go!go!vanillas / KOTORI / Koresawa / Sunny Girl / Sabashisuta (Saba Sister) / SHISHAMO / TETORA / Necry Talkie / Hakubi / Hump Back / PK shampoo / HERO COMPLEX / FOMARE / Push Pull Pot / BLUE ENCOUNT / PompadollS / / [5/31] WEST / OddRe: / Kaneyori Masaru / Kroi / the shes gone / Singer's High / Second Backer / Da-iCE / Chonoryoku Senshi Dorian / Chilli Beans / T.M.Revolution / This is LAST / TRACK15 / NEE / Neguse. / Novelbright / the paddles / Blue Mash / bokula / muque / Young Skinny / YUTA (NCT) / Yuuri / Laughing Hick / reGretGirl
Website	http://metrock.jp
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