With the exhilarating arrival of spring, a series of distinctive music festivals will be held across the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Set against venues embraced by the Seto Inland Sea’s refreshing sea breeze and the lush greenery of the surrounding mountains, accomplished artists deliver outstanding performances.
Why not surrender yourself to the music in the open, springtime festival atmosphere while soaking in the vibe of the venue and savoring delicious local cuisine?
A special experience woven by music and nature awaits you.
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March
KAOSUYA STREET MUSIC FESTIVALSat 3/7–Sun 3/8, Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, Yasuoka District Park |
| Website | https://www.sanin-park.com/%E4%BB%8A%E5%B9%B4%E3%82%82%E3%82%A4%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99/ |
Hiroshima Minato FestaHiroshima Prefecture, Sat 3/14–Sun 3/15
This is a large-scale event held every March with the aim of connecting Hiroshima’s city and sea. The venue features a rich lineup, including popular food and drink vendors selected from across the country—along with beloved local spots—hands-on maritime activities you can enjoy by boarding a boat, and events on Ninoshima Island. At the Minato Stage music event, you can enjoy performances ranging from artists with ties to Hiroshima to up-and-coming next-generation musicians. There are plenty of activities for families to enjoy together.
| Schedule | Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Mar 15, 2026 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Minato Park / Ninoshima |
| Website | https://minatofesta.com/ |
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SANUKI ROCK COLOSSEUMKagawa Prefecture, Sat 3/21–Sun 3/22
Sanuki Rock was launched by Su-xing-cyu, Tokushima’s “most tear-jerking comic band.” It’s a circuit-style event held across multiple venues in Takamatsu City. Because it takes place at several locations, a wide variety of artists perform. It’s a community-focused music festival where you can enjoy encounters with new music.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Mar 21–22, 2026 |
| place | Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City festhalle / Olive Hall / DIME / MONSTER / TOONICE / SUMUS cafe / Kawaramachi Station Underground Plaza |
| Website | http://www.duke.co.jp/src/ |
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EIGHT BALL FESTIVALMar 28 (Sat)–29 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture
A spring festival organized by YUMEBANCHI, a company that plans and produces events, kicked off in Okayama in 2023. For locals, it’s exciting not to have to travel out of the prefecture to see those artists come to Okayama! The festival features two stages, the SOLID STAGE and the STRIPED STAGE, so if there’s an artist you absolutely want to be up front for, it’s a good idea to check the setlists in advance and plan accordingly.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, March 28–29, 2026 |
| place | Convex Okayama, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://eightballfestival.jp/ |
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