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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.

Past events

Torito Uwabami Meguriyo-no-AmaSun, Apr 26 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeUmeda Zeela, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
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Shimamoto Music FestivalSun, Apr 26 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeShimamoto Municipal Daiichi Junior High School Ground, Shimamoto Municipal Daiichi Junior High School Gymnasium, Sakurai Station Ruins Historic Park, Municipal Museum of History and Culture
Websitehttp://seinenbu.shimamoto-sci.com/shimamotomusicfes
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MAIZURU PLAYBACK FES.Sun, Apr 26 — Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeKyoto Prefecture, Maizuru City, Maizuru P.B. Harbor Park, Pier No. 3
Websitehttps://playback-fes.com/
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CoFuFun FES.Sunday, 4/26, Nara Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeNara Prefecture, Tenri City, Tenri Station Front Square Cofun
Websitehttp://cofufunfes.info/#goods
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E Komo Mai Hawaii FestivalWakayama Prefecture, Sun. 4/26

The E Komo Mai Hawaii Festival in Wakayama is the first Hawaiian celebration in the area where visitors can enjoy hula, Hawaiian music, and gourmet food at the Michi-no-Eki Shikinosato Park in Wakayama City. “E komo mai” means “welcome” in Hawaiian, and the festival’s concept is to help people become familiar with Hawaiian culture. Hula, Tahitian dance, and ukulele performances will be showcased on the Shiki Plaza and the front-entrance stages, and there will be kitchen cars and food booths as well. In 2026, the event will be held on April 26.

ScheduleSunday, April 26, 2026
placeMyo-oji 479-1, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Michi-no-Eki Shikino Sato Park
Appearance
Mauna Olu Mele / ‘Ainahau Hula Studio / Ohana Hula Circle / Olakai Boys / Hula Ka Pilina / Na Pua / Hula Circle Kapalili / ‘Alohi Mauloa / Halau Kaiona / Hau‘oli Luana / Halau Hula O Aloha Nui Loa / Hana Hana Hula & Tahitian / Ka Pua Moanike‘ala / HULA Nā Lei Aloha / Coconuts Sisters / ‘Aloha Pu‘uwai O Hula / Ka Lino Pawalu Hula Studio / Hula Circle Hō Linolino / Maramarama Te Ra‘i / Hālau Hula O Laule‘a / Halau Uilani / Ka Malu O Ka Lani / ‘Olu ‘Olu Kamana‘o / Hula Hālau Kahula O Hawai‘i / Haleakalā
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MASSIVE BEATS OSAKATue, 4/28 Osaka Prefecture

This is a spring global music event from Osaka launched by FM802 in 2025. With the aim of showcasing Japan’s proud live acts to the world, a diverse lineup of artists spanning genres and generations will come together. The venue is Osaka’s landmark, Osaka-jō Hall, for a night where rock, hip-hop, and pop intersect. AI, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, and amazarashi are among the acts, and the second edition will be held in April 2026.

ScheduleTuesday, April 28, 2026
placeOsaka-jo Hall, 3-1 Osaka-jo, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Appearance
AI / ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / amazarashi / KREVA / Vickeblanka
Websitehttps://funky802.com/massivebeats/
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Sake LoverWed, 4/29 Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleWednesday, April 29, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Shikitsu Higashi 2-1-39, Zepp Namba OSAKA