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List of Rock Festivals in May [2026]

As the seasons shift from spring to early summer, many of you may feel the urge to soak up music outdoors with your whole body.

Enjoying the sound of a live band echoing under a blue sky in such pleasant weather can be a special experience that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.

In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of rock festivals taking place in May.

Each event differs in atmosphere, location, and accessibility, so find your favorite and use this guide to plan a thrilling musical experience!

May

NikuonMay 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun), Tokyo

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeKinshi Park, Sumida City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://nikuon.com/about/
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Shimokitazawa SOUND CRUISINGSaturday, May 23, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSaturday, May 23, 2026
placeSetagaya 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
AppearanceYukkyun / DENIMS / Television Continent Ondo / Adult family / DALLJUB STEP CLUB / Hammer Head Shark / Riot Club / Farewell Empire / and more
Websitehttp://soundcruising.jp
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GREENROOM FESTIVALSat 5/23–Sun 5/24, Kanagawa Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeKanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Appearance[5/23] ELLA MAI / LEISURE / KREVA / Dragon Ash / Dai Hirai / KID FRESINO / Emma-Jean Thackray / Matteo Mancuso / go!go!vanillas / GADORO / PES / [5/24] Jon Batiste / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / AI / KIRINJI / ORANGE RANGE / Joe Armon-Jones / iri / Kroi / SPECIAL OTHERS / S.A.R / and more
Websitehttp://greenroom.jp
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FM802 MEET THE WORLD BEATSaturday, 5/23, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, May 23, 2026
placeExpo ’70 Commemorative Park Natural and Cultural Gardens, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://funky802.com/meet/
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Rainbow’s End CAMPMay 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

http://www.rainbows-end.jp

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture Nantan City, Fumin no Mori Hiyoshi
AppearanceRickie-G / Takuma (10-FEET) / Youth of Roots / Kimyo Reitaro BAND / SLOW SHANK / CH∀IROY=N∀OKI (ROTTENGRAFFTY) × TAKU (Insist) / THE VISION (NOBUYA & MASAHIKO from ROTTENGRAFFTY) / Insist BAND / BANYAROZ / SUNSHINE DUB / Momoko Hayashi (Hump Back) / jizue / and more
Websitehttp://www.rainbows-end.jp/
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hoshiotoSat, 5/23 Okayama Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, May 23, 2026
placeGrape Island Grape Romance Hall, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture
Websitehttp://hoshioto.net
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KITASAN ROLLINGSunday, 5/24, Ibaraki Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 24, 2026
placeIbaraki Prefecture, Mito City, Mito Civic Hall Globis Hall / mito LIGHT HOUSE / club SONIC mito
AppearanceKyuso Nekokami / Young Skinny / w.o.d. / Psychic Warrior Dorian / Push Pull Pot / yutori / Retro Riron / UNFAIR RULE / Kazuki Yamamori / Mi-minor / Romantic Marshmallow / and more
Websitehttp://4rouleur.jp/ksr/
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