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

“GRAND SLAM” is an urban circuit festival held over four days during Golden Week across Diamond Hall and SPADE BOX in Shinsakae, Nagoya. The name—evoking a bases-loaded home run in baseball and the four majors in tennis and golf—reflects a commitment to a schedule with no overlaps, allowing audiences to see every performer. Presented by Sunday Folk Promotion, it will take place in May 2026. For the first time, all-day passes and U-22 tickets will be offered, opening up the music experience to younger generations.

AH1 ASIAN HIPHOP CONNECTION is a hip-hop festival that brings together rappers from Japan and across Asia. The venue is the outdoor multipurpose plaza at AICHI SKY EXPO, adjacent to Chubu Centrair International Airport, featuring a location overlooking the runway. With an ASIAN HIPHOP LIVE slot inviting artists from South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan, and headliners T-Pablow, ¥ellow Bucks, and GADORO, the event will feature around 40 acts and take place in May 2026.

This is a large-scale circuit event presented by RAD Creation, a key supporter of Nagoya’s music scene, under the slogan “Let’s enjoy Golden Week to the fullest with music.” Centered around four live venues in the city—including Sakae R.A.D and Shinsakae RAD SEVEN—it brings together a diverse lineup that transcends genres, from bands to idols. It’s a chance to enjoy a concentrated showcase of artists who regularly perform at live houses, and it will take place during the long holiday in May 2026.