List of Reggae Festivals Nationwide [2026]

YARDMAN VIBES is an outdoor reggae event hosted by the Osaka-based sound system JAH WORKS. The venue is Kogawa Highland Park on Mount Katsuragi in Wakayama, where you can immerse yourself in music surrounded by mountain nature, powered by the heavy bass of the JAH WORKS FULL SOUND SYSTEM. In 2026, it will be held over two dates—May 24 and June 21—with performances by Cocochee, BOOGIE MAN, ZERO MOVEMENT, and more.

“SAVE The TSUYAMA STREET” is a free-admission charity event held annually at the Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture. Set on a grassy hill overlooking the city, it features live performances by local artists centered on hip-hop and reggae, dance team showcases, and food stalls, creating a community-focused day where people of all ages can gather with ease. It is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026.

This is a free music festival held in a special area of Daisen Park in Sakai, Osaka, where you can enjoy music and dance while experiencing the allure of the UNESCO World Heritage Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group. With support from the City of Sakai, powerful live music and dance performances by artists will unfold, aiming to create a special day where many people can come together. It will be a one-day event on April 19, 2026, and is an easy outing for families and friends.

AWAJI PARKING FESTIVAL vol.3 is a cultural event that guides people to a paradise from the open seashore of Awaji Island. The venue is Taga-no-hama Beach in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s a one-day event where live music, DJs, food, and art intersect. For the Special Live, YOUTH OF ROOTS—one of Japan’s leading reggae bands—will perform, creating a relaxed, unhurried time away from the busyness of everyday life. Scheduled for April 2026.