Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary

DRAFT FES is a circuit festival in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, built around the concept of “adding something to your playlist.” Spanning 10 venues across the Shimokitazawa area, the event lets attendees hop between live houses and enjoy performances by a diverse lineup of artists, helping them discover new favorite music. In 2026, it will be held over two days, March 25 and 26, as a spring event.

Tokyo Spring Music Festival is a classical music celebration in Ueno Park that began in 2005. The venues include a range of cultural facilities lined up in Ueno—famed for its cherry blossoms—such as Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, the Sogakudo Concert Hall of Tokyo University of the Arts, as well as museums and art galleries. The festival presents original programs including the Wagner Series, Riccardo Muti’s Italian Opera Academy, and “Wagner for Children” in collaboration with the Bayreuth Festival. In 2026, it will be held from March 13 to April 19.