April Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
We’ve compiled a list of rock festivals taking place in April.
With the start of a new fiscal/academic year, many of you may be experiencing changes in your daily lives and a mix of feelings.
These events are sure to lift your spirits and get you excited during this time.
We hope you find this helpful.
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April
KITAKAZE ROCK FES.Hokkaido, Sat 4/25–Sun 4/26
The alternative rock band NOISEMAKER will host a circuit festival in their hometown of Hokkaido. With a strong focus on the region, the event aims to showcase the appeal of Hokkaido nationwide while inviting great bands to perform there.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Hokkaido, Sapporo City, Zepp Sapporo |
| Website | https://kitakazerockfes.com/ |
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TRIANGLESat 4/25–Sun 4/26, Fukuoka Prefecture
TRINGLE, held within Fukuoka’s Seaside Momochi Beach Park. It’s incredibly appealing that so many popular bands from the loud and melodic hardcore scenes are gathering, and a two-day pass is available at this price. It’s a highly recommended festival for live music kids around Kyushu! A rock fest on the beach at summer’s end—the sunset scenery will surely strike a chord in your heart, don’t you think?
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Special stage within Jigyohama Beach, Seaside Momochi Seaside Park, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://triangle-official.jp/ |
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Gigolo rockApr 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Oita Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Oita Sports Park, Oita City, Oita Prefecture |
| Website | https://jigorock.com/_2025/ |
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MAIZURU PLAYBACK FES.Sun, Apr 26 — Kyoto Prefecture
The Maizuru Playback Fest is held in the port town of Maizuru on the Sea of Japan in Kyoto. The event aims to revitalize the city, inspire hope, and give people a reason to fall in love with Maizuru by framing it as “a place to begin again” through music. We’ve all had those moments when, feeling down or low on energy, we’re moved by a comforting melody, a voice, or lyrics that deliver a message and give us a push forward. In this perfect seaside setting where you can feel the refreshing ocean breeze, the music you enjoy might help you discover a new version of yourself.
| Schedule | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Maizuru City, Maizuru P.B. Harbor Park, Pier No. 3 |
| Website | https://playback-fes.com/ |
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The sentence structure of NAONWed, Apr 29 — Kanagawa Prefecture
A rock festival exclusively for female artists, planned by Keiko Terada of the rock band SHOW-YA. It’s a special event featuring many legendary artists who have had a major impact on the Japanese music scene. It’s a rare chance to see performers form special units with one another and witness lavish, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Experience the powerful, high-energy stage firsthand—packed with breathtaking vocals, searing guitar work, and performances so intense they’ll leave you in awe.
| Schedule | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama BUNTAI |
| Website | https://naonnoyaon.net/ |


