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!
- Music Festivals in May [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
- 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
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
May
GALAXY PARKSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://galaxypark.jp/ |
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SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSun, 5/24 – Kagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Takamatsu Aeon Mall North-side Parking Lot |
| Website | http://shiosairock.com/ |
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FIGHT BACKIwate Prefecture, Sat 5/30–Sun 5/31
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026 |
| place | Morioka Takaya Arena, 5-4-1 Motomiya, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | https://fight-back.localinfo.jp/ |
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SENDAI MUSIC FUSESaturday, 5/30, Miyagi Prefecture
SENDAI MUSIC FUSE is a circuit event born in the City of Trees, Sendai, built on the concept of “fuse = fusion,” with the desire to deliver various fusions of music, artists, the city, and audiences through live performances. Set across six venues in the city—Sendai Rensa, darwin, MACANA, ROCKATERIA, and LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd/3rd—acts such as Kujira Yoru no Machi, Eriho Nishi, and Masaya Matsumuro will perform. The event will be held on May 30, 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| place | Around Kokubuncho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture (Sendai Rensa / Sendai darwin / Sendai MACANA / Sendai ROCKATERIA / LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd / enn 3rd) |
| Appearance | Mountains of Karakoram / Whale Yoru no Machi / Sanshi Shoujo (Three-Four Girl) / Chakra / Erika Nishi / Manami Noda / Penguinrush / Bangs-cut-straight Boy / Masaya Matsumuro / Mericlet / Hiroto Mori / Rasonble / AFRO PARKER / HONEBONE / KOHAKU / Laika Came Back / MION (ANEMONÉ) / NEK! / Offo tokyo / ORCALAND / PURPLE BUBBLE / the paddles / u named (radica) / YUTORI-SEDAI / #KTCHAN / Яu-a |
| Website | https://sendaimusicfuse.com/ |
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Teenage WeekendSaturday, 5/30, Saitama Prefecture
“Teenage Weekend” is a one-day outdoor festival hosted by Teenage Brewing, a craft beer brewery in Tokigawa, Saitama, to celebrate its 3rd anniversary. With the theme of “Commune (community),” it creates an ideal haven in the satoyama countryside where the anniversary beer is tapped early and local food and music blend together. Set to take place in May 2026, it offers a boundary-free, open space where beer, music, and nature can be enjoyed as one.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| place | Tokigawa, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture Teenage Brewing |
| Appearance | [5/30] [Our Commun - Main Stage] DYGL / Basque Sports / starfish audio (from Luby Sparks) / cocoon exs / valows / #STDRUMS / Roronuph / BATHMELLOW -DJ- / takuto -DJ- [Living Roof - Acoustic Stage] Or / ukas / Asuka Katayama / Miketa Hana |
| Website | https://teenage.jp/ |
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1000-person ROCK FES. GUNMASaturday, 5/30, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| place | Ikaho Green Bokujo (Ikaho Green Ranch), Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | http://1000-rock.com/ |
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OSAKA METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL May 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Sakai City, Umi-to-Fureai Hiroba, METROCK Osaka Special Venue |
| Appearance | [5/30] ano / Arakezuri / [Alexandros] / Wienners / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai / Age Factory / CANDY TUNE / Kyuso Nekokami / Cloudy / go!go!vanillas / KOTORI / Koresawa / Sunny Girl / Sabashisuta (Saba Sister) / SHISHAMO / TETORA / Necry Talkie / Hakubi / Hump Back / PK shampoo / HERO COMPLEX / FOMARE / Push Pull Pot / BLUE ENCOUNT / PompadollS / / [5/31] WEST / OddRe: / Kaneyori Masaru / Kroi / the shes gone / Singer's High / Second Backer / Da-iCE / Chonoryoku Senshi Dorian / Chilli Beans / T.M.Revolution / This is LAST / TRACK15 / NEE / Neguse. / Novelbright / the paddles / Blue Mash / bokula / muque / Young Skinny / YUTA (NCT) / Yuuri / Laughing Hick / reGretGirl |
| Website | http://metrock.jp |
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