[2026] Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region

NEXT NOTE FES is a music event from Sapporo that supports music and young wind ensemble members, whose opportunities to perform often become limited after retirement from their school clubs. Under the slogan “Don’t let ‘I want to do it’ end,” the first edition was held in February 2025. In 2026, it will take place at the Sapporo Convention Center Grand Hall, where professional musicians such as HAMBURGER BOYS and Hyoe Ebata (TRIPLANE) will perform together with local school wind ensembles and music clubs. The event will be held in March 2026.