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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!

Hiroshima Prefecture

HERO’s RUMBLEMon, 3/23 — Hiroshima Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, March 23, 2026
placeHiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, ALMIGHTY / Cave-Be / SECOND CRUTCH / Live space Reed
Websitehttps://heros-rumble.com/
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Yamaguchi Prefecture

KAOSUYA STREET MUSIC FESTIVALSat 3/7–Sun 3/8, Yamaguchi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeYamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka District Park
Websitehttps://www.sanin-park.com/%E4%BB%8A%E5%B9%B4%E3%82%82%E3%82%A4%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99/

Kagawa Prefecture

Hello ArenaSat 3/7 – Sun 3/8, Kagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeAnabuki Arena, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.duke.co.jp/ha/
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SANUKI ROCK COLOSSEUMKagawa Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22

Sanuki Rock was launched by Su-xing-cyu, Tokushima’s “most tear-jerking comic band.” It’s a circuit-style event held across multiple venues in Takamatsu City. Because it takes place at several locations, a wide variety of artists perform. It’s a community-focused music festival where you can enjoy encounters with new music.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Mar 21–22, 2026
placeKagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City festhalle / Olive Hall / DIME / MONSTER / TOONICE / SUMUS cafe / Kawaramachi Station Underground Plaza
Websitehttp://www.duke.co.jp/src/
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SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSun, 5/24 – Kagawa Prefecture

This is a music event planned and run by local band members to energize Kagawa Prefecture. Since its start in 2018, it has been held with support from local music lovers, using venues like live houses, shopping arcades, and even rented udon shops. As a free-admission event, it has continued to grow in popularity and attendance. There are also exclusive items available only through crowdfunding, so why not take part and help boost Kagawa’s music scene?

ScheduleSunday, May 24, 2026
placeKagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Takamatsu Aeon Mall North-side Parking Lot
Websitehttp://shiosairock.com/
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Fukuoka Prefecture

TENJIN ONTAQSaturday 3/7 to Sunday 3/8, Fukuoka Prefecture

TENJIN ONTAQ is a circuit-style event held at live music venues in Tenjin, Fukuoka, with the concept of “encounters with music.” Bands that have been making headlines recently and those gaining popularity will perform! We can’t wait to see what this year’s lineup will be like.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026
placeFukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City: graf / Kieth Flack / LIVEHOUSE CB / LIVE HOUSE OP’s / LIVE HOUSE Queblick / public bar Bassic. / public space Yojigen / The Voodoo Lounge
Websitehttp://ontaq.jp/
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KURUME MUSIC FES.Sun, Mar 8 – Fukuoka Prefecture

An admission-free event will be held with the theme of uplifting hearts through music in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, so that a wide range of people can enjoy music. The stage will be energized mainly by artists from Kurume. Since it’s being held in their hometown, every artist will be giving passionate performances you won’t want to miss. There will also be food and drink stalls from popular Kurume eateries, so you can enjoy meals and alcohol. It’s a great event even for those attending an outdoor festival for the first time!

ScheduleSunday, March 8, 2026
placeFukuoka Prefecture, Kurume City, Higashimachi Park Stage / Rokkakudo Plaza Stage
Websitehttps://kurume-mf.com/
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