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Complete Guide to Kansai Spring Festivals [2026]! Introducing Popular Events

Music festivals that color Kansai’s spring will once again be held one after another this year.

From outdoor concerts in nature-rich settings away from the hustle and bustle of the city to city festivals held amid historic streetscapes, a diverse lineup of unique spring festivals awaits.

You can experience moving moments where music intertwines with the arrival of spring—such as passionate performances by popular artists and special stages set against fluttering cherry blossoms.

In this article, we’ll showcase music festivals taking place across Kansai this spring, all at once and across all sizes and genres.

May

Taro Hakase Music FestivalMay 30 (Sat)–31 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

The HAKASE TARO Music Festival is a revamped version of the annual summer festival hosted by Taro Hakase since 2002, relaunched with a new concept in 2019. Held as an outdoor festival in two locations—Kyoto and Tokyo—both venues are places where you can feel Japan’s history, offering a new experience of enjoying contemporary music. In Kyoto, the venue is a shrine, promising an even more special time. Exploring Kyoto’s history or strolling through the city before attending the event will likely enhance the way you enjoy it.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026
placeKamigamo Shrine, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://hakasetaroongakusai.com/
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Past events

Maibara Forest Stage Music FestivalSun, 3/1 Shiga Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, March 1, 2026
placeShiga Prefecture, Maibara City, Joy Ibuki / Outdoor Stage
Websitehttps://maibara-morinobutai.jimdosite.com/

We are Live projectMar 5 (Thu) – 8 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleThu, Mar 5–Sun, Mar 8, 2026
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://prbassontop.com/wlp2025se/

FootRock FesSun, Mar 8 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, March 8, 2026
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://footrock.jp/footrock-fes/

music ParkSaturday, March 14 – Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, March 14, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Umekoji Park, Outdoor Stage
Websitehttp://monocro.info/park/index.html