[2025–2026] Complete Guide to Music Festivals in Kyushu & Okinawa and Featured Must-See Events

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

The music festival scene in Kyushu and Okinawa is heating up even more this year.

From urban festivals in Fukuoka to open-air events held on Okinawa’s beautiful beaches, unique music gatherings are popping up all over.

In these special spaces, you can experience moving performances, with a wide range of sounds from local artists to popular bands echoing throughout.

Kyushu and Okinawa’s music festivals let you fully enjoy the wonders of music alongside grand natural landscapes and regional charm.

Why not join the events that catch your eye and create unforgettable memories?

Okinawa Prefecture

Sakurazaka ASYLUMSunday, February 15, Okinawa Prefecture

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Launched in 2007 under the concept that every form of expression—music, film, painting, and words—serves as our modern-day asylum (a temporary refuge), this event also embodies the desire to foster cultural and personal exchange and to enliven the Sakurazaka area. The venues are spread across 20 locations around Sakurazaka, with some offering free admission.

Schedule	Sunday, February 15, 2026
place	Okinawa Prefecture Naha City Sakurazaka Theater / Sakurazaka Central / Cafe Colors / nuff-hive / SMOKE / Sakurazaka g / Livehouse Output / Kibōgaoka Park
Website	http://asylum-okinawa.info/
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HY SKY FesOkinawa Prefecture, Fri 3/20–Sun 3/22

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This event, organized by HY from Okinawa, began in 2011 with the theme of creating a place where children can find their dreams and a place that connects families. The activities prepared for children have grown richer every year, and around the main stage for live performances, there are a variety of attractions such as magic shows, athletics, and workshops that families can enjoy together. In the food area, popular Okinawan eateries gather in kitchen cars, letting you savor local flavors—which is a real treat. Camping is also available, making it a highly recommended event for families.

Schedule	Fri, Mar 20, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026
place	Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa City, Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park, Multipurpose Plaza
Website	https://skyfes.net/

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Past events

Nagasaki Bluegrass FestivalSun, Nov 9 – Nagasaki Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, November 9, 2025
place	Nozomi Park, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website	https://bluegrass-nagasaki.com/

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MONGOL800 ga FESTIVAL What a Wonderful World!!Nov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Okinawa Prefecture

This is a festival hosted by MONGOL800, the Okinawan artists behind nationwide hit songs! And of course, it’s held in Okinawa! The lineup is insanely good. It’s shaping up to be an amazing music event where you can enjoy live performances surrounded by Okinawa’s beautiful seas and nature.