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The music festivals that light up summer in Kyushu and Okinawa are kicking off again this year.
From open-air festivals held in Okinawa, surrounded by crystal-clear seas, to urban fests that fill the streets of Fukuoka with excitement, the region offers a vibrant lineup of uniquely tropical summer events.
Set against the breathtaking natural backdrops found across Kyushu, spending time enjoying powerful live performances by seasoned artists along with local gourmet specialties is truly exceptional.
Why not create unforgettable summer memories on moving stages where music and nature come together?
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July
MasterPeace OKINAWA MUSIC & ART FESTIVALOkinawa Prefecture, Sun 7/19–Mon 7/20
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, July 19–20, 2026 |
| place | Exhibition Hall, Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://masterpeace-fes.com |
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August
NUMBER SHOTSat 8/1–Sun 8/2, Fukuoka Prefecture
NUMBER SHOT has been held since 2014 as a successor to HIGHER GROUND, which took place from 2003 at the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Outdoor Theater in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its hallmark is a relatively wide-ranging lineup, from rock bands and singer-songwriters to reggae groups. It’s one of those essential events in Kyushu’s summer live music scene.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka PayPay Dome / Seaside Momochi Beach Park, Jigyohama Beach |
| Website | https://numbershot.jp/ |
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