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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.

March

Psycho le Cému presents Himeji Shirasagi ROCK FESHyogo Prefecture, Sat 3/28–Sun 3/29

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026
placeHimeji Akurie Grand Hall, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000253433
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April

Heian Shrine Cherry Blossom NightApr 1 (Wed) – 5 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleWed, Apr 1, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5, 2026
placeHeian Shrine, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Websitehttps://pr.kyoto-np.jp/event/benishidare/

FURIOUS WORLD FESTSat, 4/4, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, April 4, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture Osaka City Yogibo META VALLEY / Yogibo HOLY MOUNTAIN
Websitehttps://sandjapan.com/news.html
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Cherry Blossom Banquet FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 4/4 – Sun 4/5

ScheduleSat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026
placeOigawa Riverside, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture
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MORNING RIVER SUMMITSun, Apr 5 — Osaka Prefecture

This is a festival held under the catchphrase “Rock for 1,000 yen”! Of course, the ticket price is an incredible 1,000 yen. Despite the affordable tickets, notable artists perform every year, making it a must-see festival you won’t want to miss!

ScheduleSunday, April 5, 2026
placeOsaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://morningriversummit.jp/
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