List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
There are so many rock festivals nationwide that you may have had the experience of missing some.
To help you avoid that bitter experience, we’ve compiled information here on rock festivals held in western Japan.
Whether they’re festivals you already know or ones you’ve never heard of, we’ll introduce them all here.
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- [2026] Special Feature on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions
- Kyushu Rock Festivals List [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals in China [2026]
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Held in Western Japan [2026]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Yamaguchi Festival Calendar [2026]: A roundup of music festivals and outdoor events
- List of Rock Festivals in Shikoku [2026]
- Fukuoka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide
- Complete Guide to Kansai Summer Festivals [2026]: Electrifying Stages and Performing Artists
- [2026] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu & Okinawa + Spotlight on Must-See Events
Kagawa Prefecture
SHIOSAI ROCK FESTIVALSun, 5/24 – Kagawa Prefecture
This is a music event planned and run by local band members to energize Kagawa Prefecture. Since its start in 2018, it has been held with support from local music lovers, using venues like live houses, shopping arcades, and even rented udon shops. As a free-admission event, it has continued to grow in popularity and attendance. There are also exclusive items available only through crowdfunding, so why not take part and help boost Kagawa’s music scene?
| 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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Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Street La La La Music FestivalSun, 9/20, Kochi Prefecture
This is the spring event of the Kochi Machi La La La Music Festival, held in the heart of Kochi City. As the season begins to feel like spring, the festival offers outdoor live performances that turn the city into a stage, creating a warm atmosphere that brings performers and audience closer together. It’s beloved by both residents and participating artists. Anyone who loves music can enjoy this event as the city and audience come together as one, making it highly recommended for those who want to start making music, those thinking about taking it up again, or anyone interested in participating in various ways.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| place | Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City |
| Website | https://kc-lalala.com |
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Fukuoka Prefecture
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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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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NUMBER SHOTSat 8/1–Sun 8/2, Fukuoka Prefecture
NUMBER SHOT has been held since 2014 as a successor to HIGHER GROUND, which took place from 2003 at the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Outdoor Theater in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its hallmark is a relatively wide-ranging lineup, from rock bands and singer-songwriters to reggae groups. It’s one of those essential events in Kyushu’s summer live music scene.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka PayPay Dome / Seaside Momochi Beach Park, Jigyohama Beach |
| Website | https://numbershot.jp/ |
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