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]
Past events
Kita-Ōmi FREAKY JAMMiN’Saturday, 4/18, Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Maibara City, Shimotara 2-137, Shiga Prefectural Cultural Industry Exchange Center |
| Website | https://kfj-shiga.jp/ |
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SAKYOU FESTottori Prefecture, Sat 4/18 – Sun 4/19
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Tottori Prefecture, Tottori City, Green Field |
| Website | https://sakyoufes.jp/ |
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Hana Haru FestaSat 4/18–Sun 4/19, Tokushima Prefecture
Hana-Haru Festa is a spring festival held around Aibahama Park to revitalize the central area of Tokushima City. You can enjoy special Awa Odori performances by renowned troupes from across the prefecture and university troupes on the indoor stage at Awagin Hall and the outdoor stage at the Aibahama entrance. The event also features a Kitchen Car Stadium gathering food trucks from within the prefecture, sales of local specialty products, a dance contest, and special live performances. Scheduled for April 2026, it offers a chance to enjoy Tokushima’s food and culture all at once.
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima City, Aibahama-cho (Aibahama Park / Onarikon Square / Awagin Hall) |
| Website | https://hanaharufesta.wixsite.com/2022 |
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One for KumamotoSaturday, 4/18, Kumamoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| place | Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, around Kamitori and Shimotori (in front of Kourantei / Bipuresu Plaza / Kourantei Pavilion) |
| Website | https://artplex.jp/information/oneforkumamoto_newhorizon/ |
Orion Island Waves -Beachside Music Festival-Okinawa Prefecture, Sat 4/18–Sun 4/19
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Senaga, Senagajima Outdoor Special Venue, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://orionislandwaves.jp/ |
SUNSET ON THE BEACHSaturday, April 18, Okinawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| place | Chatan Park Sunset Beach, Mihama 2, Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture |
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