Featured Spring Festivals in Hokkaido & Tohoku [2026]
With the exhilarating arrival of spring, music festival season kicks off across Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.
At open-air venues surrounded by magnificent nature, you can look forward to awe-inspiring performances by artists active nationwide.
There’s nothing quite like experiencing live music amid the gentle spring warmth and the scent of fresh greenery—one of the unique pleasures of spring festivals.
Local gourmet food and activities are also abundant, making it perfect for creating special memories with friends.
From Hokkaido to Tohoku, we present music celebrations unique to this time of year.
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Past events
ARABAKI ROCK FEST.Apr 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Michinoku Park North Area, Eco Camp Michinoku, Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://arabaki.com/ |
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AOMORI Spring FestivalSunday, 4/26, Aomori Prefecture
The AOMORI Spring Festival is a spring celebration held in the central shopping streets of Aomori City. Centered around Shinmachi-dori and Honcho-dori, the city is enlivened with music and dance, including the operation of large Nebuta floats, Haneto dancers, Yosakoi performances, an opening parade by the Aomori Yamada High School marching band, and Nebuta HIP HOP. In 2026, the festival marks its 19th edition, featuring a special parade commemorating the 400th anniversary of Aomori’s city development, as well as a Tokyo Disney Resort Special Parade. The festival takes place in April.
| Schedule | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Aomori City, Central Shopping District (Shinmachi Street / Showa Street / Yanagimachi Street / Passage Plaza / Shinmachi Cube / Wa Rasse West Plaza) |
| Website | http://www.harufes.com/ |
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