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.
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April
KYOTOPHONIE Borderless Music FestivalSat, 4/18 – Sun, 5/17 Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | Near Amanohashidate Beach, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://kyotophonie.jp/ |
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Satoumi Earth DaySat–Sun, Apr 18–19, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026 |
| place | Ako Karafune Sun Beach Special Event Square, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.ako-kayaks.org/2025/03/21/%e3%81%95%e3%81%a8%e3%81%86%e3%81%bf%e3%82%a2%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%83%87%e3%82%a4%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%90%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%95/ |
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Tambasasayama Special Music FestivalSat, 4/18, Hyogo Prefecture
With the slogan “Everyone’s different, and that’s okay,” this festival began in Sendai in 2001 and has since been held in various locations across Japan. It is organized under the concept of encouraging more people to embrace a ‘barrier-free mindset.’ You can enjoy wonderful street performances such as genre-free, non-leveled music and dance. While cherishing the unique traditions of Tamba-Sasayama, the event continues as a festival that connects hearts hand in hand, forming a circle and carrying this spirit forward.
| Schedule | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| place | Tamba-Sasayama City Hall, Hyogo Prefecture / Multiple nearby venues |
| Website | http://www.ohaie-sasayama.net/ |
Song BurgerApril 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.song-burger.com/ |
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Melody of the StarsApril 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
This is a music festival held in Hirakata, known as the “City of Stars.” With a stylish atmosphere, the festival not only features live performances by musicians but also offers delicious food, craft sales, workshops, and more—a multifaceted event that brings together chic culture. It has a relaxed, charming vibe, and is recommended for visitors with small children.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://r.goope.jp/hoshinokanadefes/ |
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SONO SONO in the greenparkSat, Apr 25 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kobesonosono.com/ |
Harima Spring Breeze FestivalSaturday, 4/25, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Ohnaka Archaeological Site Park, Kako District, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.town.harima.lg.jp/kyodo/kanko/event/harukazefes.html |


