Kyushu & Okinawa Autumn Festivals 2026 Event Information | Enjoy the season of music!
The autumn festival season has arrived in Kyushu and Okinawa.
Under clear blue skies and wrapped in a pleasant autumn breeze, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a variety of unique music festivals.
From urban festivals in Fukuoka to open-air events held on remote islands in Okinawa, the region is full of distinctive charm.
Why not create special memories at music celebrations where the cultures of Kyushu and Okinawa intertwine, all while savoring local gourmet flavors?
September
1CHANCE FESTIVALSep 26 (Sat) – 27 (Sun), Kumamoto Prefecture
This is an outdoor festival hosted by WANIMA, the popular three-piece rock band known for doing commercials and theme songs. Holding a festival they run themselves in their hometown of Kumamoto is a long-awaited event for both the band and their fans! I can’t wait to see which of their close-connected bands will be on the lineup. It’s a must-see event for fans who want to fully enjoy both music and Kumamoto. If you’re visiting Kumamoto for the first time, be sure to set aside plenty of time and go have fun!
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026 |
| place | Kumamoto Prefecture, Kōshi City, Kumamoto Prefectural Agricultural Park Country Park |
| Website | https://1chancefes.com/ |
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November
MONGOL800 ga FESTIVAL What a Wonderful World!!Sat 11/7–Sun 11/8, Okinawa Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ1bkTCE_JgThis 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.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Special venue at Ginowan Tropical Beach, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www800.asia |
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