If you live in the South Bay, the next eight months stack festivals nearly every weekend from now through year-end. Here’s what’s worth blocking your calendar for, when to show up, and what to skip.
This Sunday — AprilThe 48th Nikkei Matsuri runs Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10am–5pm in San Jose Japantown around Jackson and 5th Streets.
Free admission. Taiko, artisan booths, and traditional and contemporary performances, per organizers and NBC Bay Area’s preview.
May: Three Free Weekends in a Row
– Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival — Saturday–Sunday, May 16–17, Historic Downtown Campbell along E. Campbell Ave. Free. Five stages, 100+ booths, kids’ rides. Draws 50,000+ attendees per the Campbell Chamber.- Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras — Memorial Day weekend, May 23–24, downtown Morgan Hill on Monterey Rd. Free.- San Jose Greek Festival — May 29–31 at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St. Cashless inside — credit/debit only, or load cash to a debit card at entry, per the church.
June: Open Streets and Art
The Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival hits its 50th year on June 6–7, downtown Sunnyvale at W. Washington and S. Murphy.
Free. 200+ artists.
Viva CalleSJ closes streets to cars Sunday, June 14, 10am–3pm — route TBA per the city. Stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, family-paced…