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
Sarukurayama FestivalSunday, 5/24, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Shibafu Lawn Plaza, Sarukurayama Forest Park, Funakura 46, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture |
The sound of TsurugaSunday, 5/24, Fukui Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Kanegasaki Ryokuchi Park, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/tsuruga_no_oto/ |
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Ito Music FestivalSunday, 5/24, Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Inoto area (multiple venues) |
Banquet -en-Sunday, 5/24, Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Iwamoto Mountain Park, 1605 Iwamoto-Kabokudachi, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
2525 MUSIC FESSunday, 5/24, Mie Prefecture
“2525 MUSIC FES” is a music festival launched in 2025 by the mobile marché “2525marché,” championing “A FUN TIME FULL OF SMILES,” and set in Chubudai Sports Park in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. Centered on reggae, hip-hop, and R&B, it features a paid live area with performers including VIGORMAN, alongside a free area with around 100 food and market stalls and a kids’ area. The second edition will be held in May 2026.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Chubudai Sports Park, 1370 Tateno-cho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture |
| Appearance | VIGORMAN / SPICY CHOCOLATE / CHICO CARLITO / EXPRESS / KOTA / lonelow / Inman / Yuito Takeuchi / Mirei Toyama / Kinu |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/_____2525musicfes/ |
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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
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://galaxypark.jp/ |
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