Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
As spring approaches, do you ever feel the urge to soak up live music outdoors? Surrendering yourself to your favorite tunes in an open-air setting under warm sunshine is one of the true joys of spring festivals.
This year, unique spring music festivals are being held all over Japan, each with its own genre and atmosphere.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music festivals taking place in spring so you can compare and check out the ones that catch your eye.
Use it to help plan your next outing.
- March Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events such as spring festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- Spring music festival to be held in western Japan [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- [Held in 2026] Recommended music festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you’ll want to attend at least once
- March Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- Complete Guide to Spring Festivals in the Kanto Region! Introducing Featured Artists and Venue Information [2026]
- Music festivals in eastern Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
May
Izu Ōshima Music FestivalSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis

| Schedule | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| place | Tokyo Metropolis, Oshima Town, Former Nomashi Elementary School Gymnasium |
| Appearance | Two local bands / Oshima Mikazuchi Taiko Preservation Society / Oshima Hawaiian Hula Team |
| SNS |
Fussa Kanizaka Rock FestivalMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
An admission-free outdoor festival in Kanizaka Park, Fussa, Tokyo, that has continued since the 1970s, championing freedom and a DIY spirit. In the open space along the Tama River, a diverse lineup of performers gathers—from local bands to various acts—alongside a handmade-feel array of distinctive food vendors and general-goods stalls. Within the venue, a unique local currency called “Kani Tickets” is used, bringing the community and music together. In response to recent extreme heat, the 2026 edition will move from its traditional August schedule to a May event.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Kanisaka Park, 1185-15 Fussa, Fussa City, Tokyo |
| Appearance | [5/23] [MAIN STAGE] straights / LED / Shorty & BrotherStone / SHIGAISEN / UMURA / LAYD☆BACK☆YARD / Canary Time Bomb / TV HEAD / Lord Kinks [DJ & Unplugged] Noriharu Saeki / Hio / siva-T / Lohra Wydna / DAICHI / Hirokick / Kaname [5/24] [MAIN STAGE] Sora & Friends / cocoon / exs / Akio Ishii / CRAWLER / Koichi Kitazawa’s / Bonno Atama RS / Ben’s Pop Club / Shokonsha Chimei / Iwanorizu / SMOKER’S [DJ & Unplugged] Ryusuke Sato / Atsushi K / Nao.OBA / DAICHI / siva-T / Sammo Hung Kimpo / Hirokick |
| Website | https://www.kanizaka.com/ |
| SNS |
LAOS FESTIVALMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Yoyogi Park, Shibuya City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://laos-festival.jp/ |
| SNS |
TOKYO Handcrafted Guitar Festival SUPER ACOUSTIC LIVEMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Sunrise Hall, 8th Floor, Sumida Industry Hall, Sumida Ward, Tokyo / Sunrise Hall (8th Floor), Sumida Industry Hall, 9th Floor |
| Website | https://handcraftguitar.jp/visitor/salive.php |
| SNS |
Otsuka Music Festival Hall ConcertMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Minami-Otsuka Hall, Toshima City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.ompass.info/wp/ |
| SNS |
NikuonMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Kinshi Park, Sumida City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://nikuon.com/about/ |
| SNS |
Shimokitazawa SOUND CRUISINGSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| place | Setagaya City, Tokyo / Shimokitazawa Shangri-La / Shimokitazawa CLUB251 / Shimokitazawa 440 / Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR / Shimokitazawa THREE / Shimokitazawa SHELTER / Shimokitazawa LIVEHOLIC / Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar / SPREAD / Shimokitazawa MOSAiC / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / Shimokitazawa Chikamichi / mona records / Shimokitazawa ERA / Shimokita Railway Street Vacant Lot |
| Appearance | Yukkyun / DENIMS / Television Continent Ondo / Adult family / DALLJUB STEP CLUB / Hammer Head Shark / Riot Club / Farewell Empire / and more |
| Website | http://soundcruising.jp |
| SNS |


