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.
- Kansai Winter Festivals Complete Guide [2026]: Introducing Popular Music Events
- Complete Guide to Kansai Summer Festivals [2026]: Electrifying Stages and Performing Artists
- Complete Guide to Spring Festivals in the Kanto Region! Introducing Featured Artists and Venue Information [2026]
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Spring music festival to be held in western Japan [2026]
- Spring Music Festival Schedule Overview [2026]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
- Music festival in Western Japan held during Golden Week [2026]
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Kansai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- Spring Festival Events in the Tokai Area [2026]
- [GW] Music Festivals Held During Golden Week [2026] — List of Rock and Outdoor Festivals
March
Kyoto Acoustic Touring FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Sat 3/14 – Sun 5/3
A free-admission acoustic music festival held at various locations around Kyoto. Enjoy acoustic songs at easily accessible spots like in front of Miyakomesse, Okazaki Park, ZEST Oike, and Kyoto Station. How about visiting with your family during Golden Week?
| Schedule | Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City In front of Hotel Granvia Kyoto at Kyoto Station / Red Brick Park / Urashima-kan / Fukuchiyama Castle Park |
| Website | https://musicofficecloud.com/kyoto-sea/ |
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ZERO NEN CIRCUITFriday, March 20 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, SUNHALL / SUNHALL WEST / DROP / BEYOND / pangea / KING COBRA / AtlantiQs |
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Umeda Area THE CIRCUITFriday, March 20 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, BananaHall / Zeela / BANGBOO |
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Brown Basket prezents. MIYAKO SUMMITMar 20 (Fri) – 21 (Sat), Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21, 2026 |
| place | Hulic Hall Kyoto / LIVEHOUSE DEWEY, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
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MEGA VEGASFri 3/20–Sat 3/21, Hyogo Prefecture
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas is a hardcore band from Kobe. They captivate many fans with their unique style that blends loud rock with elements of electro and trance built on a chiptune-like sound. This event, planned by the band, will be held this year at Kobe’s World Memorial Hall, their hometown venue.
| Schedule | Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sat, Mar 21, 2026 |
| place | World Memorial Hall, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://megavegas.jp/ |
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