List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]

ACO CHiLL CAMP has become an event that puts even more emphasis on acoustic music, chillout vibes, and camping. It’s a festival where you can fully enjoy music and outdoor activities. There are also plenty of other activities and workshops, and since it takes place in nature, it’s highly recommended for families with children. And of course, the soothing sounds of acoustic music are not to be missed.

CIRCLE is an event held every May. The venue is right by the sea, so you can enjoy the scent of the ocean while spending a wonderfully pleasant time at this spring outdoor festival. There’s also a designated area where you can set up tents, allowing you to relax and enjoy the festival at your own pace.

The concept of Mori, Michi, Ichiba is “space.” It is said to express both atmosphere and maai (sense of timing and distance). The event values the unique atmosphere and maai of people, nature, food, works, and music alike. Why not join to rediscover the appeal of not only music but also various creations and many other things?

“Green Room” is a surfing term referring to the hollow, tube-like part of a wave that surfers ride through. This event, named after that term, is held under the concept of “protecting our vanishing beaches.” Through music and art, it aims to share surf and marine culture and express a desire to protect the beach. It also sounds great to relax and enjoy music at a seaside venue.

Rainbow’s End is an outdoor acoustic festival that used to take place at the Maruyama Park Outdoor Music Hall, right next to Gion, where you can savor the essence of Kyoto. In 2026, it will move to Nantan City and be held as a camping festival. It will likely be a rare opportunity to hear acoustic performances by artists who usually play live with full band setups.

Hoshioto is held in Okayama Prefecture. Taking place in the nature-rich city of Ibara, Okayama, as the event title suggests, once night falls you can enjoy a collaboration of beautiful starry skies and music. At hoshioto in 2016, it’s said that a very beautiful starry sky was visible during Sawagi’s headlining set. We’re praying for good weather again this year!