Latest Spring Festival Information in Chugoku and Shikoku Regions 2026 | Music Event List
With the exhilarating arrival of spring, a series of distinctive music festivals will be held across the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Set against venues embraced by the Seto Inland Sea’s refreshing sea breeze and the lush greenery of the surrounding mountains, accomplished artists deliver outstanding performances.
Why not surrender yourself to the music in the open, springtime festival atmosphere while soaking in the vibe of the venue and savoring delicious local cuisine?
A special experience woven by music and nature awaits you.
April
Tottori JazzTottori Prefecture, Tue 4/28–Sat 5/2
https://x.com/tottorijazz/status/2006539958623056328Tottori JAZZ is a signature jazz festival of Tottori Prefecture that began in 2011 and will celebrate its 16th edition in 2026. With the concept of “Coloring the city with jazz and art,” it has been embraced as a citywide event that turns various locations around Tottori City into stages, blending live performances with open-call artworks. Run by an organizing committee led by local musicians and students, it has become established as a venue that nurtures the region’s musical culture. The 2026 festival will be held from late April to early May.
| Schedule | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | 111 Higashishinajicho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, around Tottori Station (multiple venues) |
| Appearance | 【4/30】Chris Collins & the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band【5/1】Chris Collins & the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band |
| Website | http://tottorijazz.jp/ |
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Hiroshima Frühling FestApr 28 (Tue) – May 6 (Wed) Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Gate Park Plaza, 5-25 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://dive-hiroshima.com/events/events-122899/ |
May
Okayama Food and Music FestivalMay 1 (Fri) – 3 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, May 1–Sun, May 3, 2026 |
| place | Shimoishii Park, 10 Saiwai-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.omap.asia/syokuotofestival |
KISA ROCK FESTIVALSaturday, May 2 – Hiroshima Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/kisa_rock_festival/| Schedule | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Miyoshi City, Shijukkanmachi, Denkosekka Miyoshi Park |
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Hiroshima Flower FestivalMay 3 (Sun) to 5 (Tue), Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, May 3–Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Naka Ward, Peace Boulevard / Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park |
| Website | https://www.hiroshima-ff.com/ |
Yama-no-Ue Music FestivalMay 3 (Sun) – 4 (Mon), Hiroshima Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/yamanoue_music_fes/| Schedule | Sun, May 3, 2026 – Mon, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture Akitakata City Mukaiharacho Aridome Kaminokurayama Park / Forest of Music |
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TAKAMATSU MUSIC BLUE FESMay 4 (Mon)–5 (Tue) Kagawa Prefecture
https://x.com/machikadoongaku/status/2045351616644297161This music event, which began in Takamatsu City in 2011, is held under the banner “Music on the Street @ Kagawa” to enliven the city. On the first day, “MUSIC ON THE STREET” takes place across eight venues in the central downtown area, including Marugamemachi and in front of Takamatsu Station; on the second day, “MUSIC BY THE SEA” unfolds along the waterfront at Sunport—letting visitors enjoy both the city and the sea. A diverse lineup of performers from all genres brings color to street corners. Scheduled for May 2026, it is being organized in collaboration with UNESCO International Jazz Day 2026.
| Schedule | Mon, May 4, 2026 – Tue, May 5, 2026 |
| place | Takamatsu Station Front Plaza, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Appearance | [5/4] a smooth not misc. market / BOSSA feliz / Caipirinha / CALLING / Camui/Yosuke Kamui / Cocodrilo / COSMOS / Django Tigalle / fluff / Gold Sax Man / Hawai’ian vocal duo KAI / High Ball Lab. / Hygge / inu / IroMusica / jaja / LEPUS / LIBEREAL / Littlewings / nostalgie / OliveBranch / POPSEEDS / Premier / rookie1957@street / Schema / SKG Jazz Orchestra / spin-off / Steelband Peindre / Swing SAM / Thally / THE YELLOW / Tomoko Miki Trio / trick box / Winds Taka / Yuko Miyawaki Quintet / Apumashu / Ukulele Baby and Sax Dandy / Osakeños / OTOGI note / Kankara Ne-nes / Crystal D Kings / Crystal Harmony Jazz Orchestra / Sound Miki Jazz Orchestra / Chardonnay / Jungle Groove / Chanson 20th Arrondissement / Three Dogs / Dapper Sax Savers / Tora Trio / Natural Tone / Hatasuke / Harlequin with Friends / Kazu ki Furui / Beso de Novia / Matsu tomo / Marumushi Club / Mikatsuki / Miyudorasawa~ / Monodies / Yamaha Music Takamatsu Store YMS Student Band / Yosshy / Erhu Quartet Jie Jie Si / Hayato Sato & Miyami Araki / Hideki Kato / Typhoon / Sound of Four Seasons / Minoru Yamanaka / Eiji Shimada / Tokushima Samba Lab / Thursday Combo / Arisa Hashimoto & RFF trio / Utatteru / Reverberation / Mitsuko Nagata trio / Yuka Tsumura × Hayato Sato / Yuka Tsumura and Quis guitars / Walnut / Hanamuro / Kagawa University Jazz Research Society Birdland / Takamatsu Jazz Unit [5/5] Takeshi Obayashi Trio New Standards feat. Takumi Awaya, Shun Ishiwaka / STEREO CHAMP / Shiho with special friends / Yohei Hamabata / Chiaroscuro / Akabee / David Kondo Band / Elections / Hoi Hoi King / Hola Amigos / Mondou PROJECT / Orquesta Setouchi / Pink Panther☆ with O / POWELL / RED CLOUD with Sarah / SON DE HABANO / Soul Pain Soul / TANT / The Choir All Stars / The Tomikawa Five! / Westus & maino / youngman’z / Kamemushi Cola / Sururikos Brass Band / Cheeky Hey Hey / Tibichi / Habanero Voice / Famille Saxophone Quartet / Broccoli Orchestra / Mo-Let’s Princess / Yuuyu Band / Yahhataya / Sunset Brothers / Zashiki-warashi / Carefree Ensemble / Uminchu Family Band / Takako Fujimoto Trio / Ryu Nishimura / Music Therapy Group “WALKS” / Kochi Caribbean Hearts |
| Website | https://www.machikadomusic.net/2025/12/tmbf2026-entry/ |
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