Popular Summer Festivals & Music Events in Chugoku and Shikoku [2026]
The season of exhilarating summer festivals has arrived in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, wrapped in the Seto Inland Sea’s refreshing sea breeze and the lush greenery of the surrounding mountains.
Open-air stages set against vast natural backdrops, a rich array of festival food made with local ingredients, and unforgettable musical experiences await.
From major music festivals held at characterful venues to small, community-rooted events, here are our top recommendations.
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July
Summer Festa OmotoSaturday, 7/25, Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| place | Omoto Central Park, 4 Omotokamimachi, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://townweb.e-okayamacity.jp/c-oomoto-r/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8A%E3%82%82%E3%81%A82026/ |
Susa Bay Grand Fireworks FestivalTuesday, 7/28, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 |
| place | Susa Fishing Port, Susa, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | https://kanko.susa.in/2026susa-firework/ |
August
Peace, art, and musicAug 5 (Wed) – 9 (Sun) Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| place | 1st Floor, Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch Building, 5-21 Fukuromachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://peaceartmusic.com/ |
Exciting Summer in WAJIKIThursday, August 13, Tokushima Prefecture
| Schedule | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| place | Otsuka Pharmaceutical Tokushima Wajiki Factory, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Website | http://es-wajiki.com |
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SAVE The TSUYAMA STREETSaturday, 8/15, Okayama Prefecture
“SAVE The TSUYAMA STREET” is a free-admission charity event held annually at the Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture. Set on a grassy hill overlooking the city, it features live performances by local artists centered on hip-hop and reggae, dance team showcases, and food stalls, creating a community-focused day where people of all ages can gather with ease. It is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| place | Green Hills Tsuyama Outdoor Stage, 512 Ota, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture |
WILD BUNCH FEST.Fri 8/21–Sun 8/23, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 23, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park |
| Website | https://www.wildbunchfest.jp/ |
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MONSTER baSHKagawa Prefecture, Sat 8/22 – Sun 8/23
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Mannō Town, Nakatado District, Yoshino 4243-12, Sanuki Mannō National Park |
| Website | http://www.monsterbash.jp |
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