List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]
Among the music festivals held in May, we’ve gathered events featuring rock bands.
From major annual rock festivals to rock fests where you can enjoy camping, and with the perfect weather there are plenty of circuit-style festivals as well.
Find the rock festival that suits you perfectly.
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- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- June Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- April Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of spring festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Music festivals in eastern Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- June Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals & Events Summary
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
- Kanto’s Popular Music Festivals [2026]: A Complete Guide to Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Outdoor Events
- April Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- [2026] Complete Guide to Summer Festivals in the Kanto Region: Music Festivals and Outdoor Festival Information
- Rock Festival Calendar for August [2026]
May
ACO CHiLL CAMPMay 16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun), Shizuoka Prefecture
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.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Fujisan Jukuu no Mori, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://acochill.com |
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CIRCLESat 5/16–Sun 5/17, Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Outdoor Theater, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://circle.fukuoka.jp |
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Forest, Path, MarketMay 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture
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?
| Schedule | Fri, May 22–Sun, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori City, Otsuka Seaside Green Park Lagunabeach / Lagunasia |
| Website | http://mori-michi-ichiba.info |
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NikuonMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | Kinshi Park, Sumida City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://nikuon.com/about/ |
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Shimokitazawa SOUND CRUISINGSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis
This event takes place across multiple venues, such as live houses in Shimokitazawa. Its concept is a “party”—more specifically, it’s organized with the idea of “not a scaled-down version of a festival that draws tens of thousands, but an interesting party × number of venues.” There’s no way an event with such a fresh concept wouldn’t be a blast.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| place | Setagaya City, Tokyo / Shimokitazawa Shangri-La / Shimokitazawa CLUB251 / Shimokitazawa 440 / Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR / Shimokitazawa THREE / Shimokitazawa SHELTER / Shimokitazawa LIVEHOLIC / Shimokitazawa Daisy Bar / SPREAD / Shimokitazawa MOSAiC / Flowers Loft / Chikamatsu / Shimokitazawa Chikamichi / mona records / Shimokitazawa ERA / Shimokita Railway Street Vacant Lot |
| Website | http://soundcruising.jp |
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