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The autumn festival season in Hokkaido and Tohoku—where majestic nature and music intertwine—has arrived.
Under crystal-clear blue skies, live performances that stir the soul resound against a backdrop of vividly colored autumn leaves.
From Hokkaido’s vast expanses to the mountains of Tohoku, unique outdoor festivals are held across the region.
Savor local gourmet flavors as you lose yourself in the heartfelt voices of the artists.
A special musical experience available only this season awaits you.
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- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
September
DIG FESTHokkaido, Fri 9/4–Sun 9/6
| Schedule | Friday, September 4, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
| place | Event Hall Akarenga / LIVE HOUSE DIG, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://www.digfest.net |
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Asahikawa Bluegrass FestivalHokkaido, Sat 9/12–Sun 9/13
The Asahikawa Bluegrass Festival is a bluegrass celebration held every September in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. The venue is the Shimada Music Hall in Etanbetsu, Asahikawa City—its exterior looks like a red-roofed cowshed, but inside it’s a beautiful concert hall. Because it’s held indoors, performances can proceed smoothly even in rainy years, offering peace of mind. In 2026, the festival will take place over two days, September 12 and 13, marking the 10th edition following the 9th held the previous year.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Shimada Music Hall, 83 Kyowa, Etanbetsu, Asahikawa, Hokkaido |
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TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FESTHokkaido, Sat 9/12–Sun 9/13
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Kirakira Performance, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://miraifest-tomakomai.jp/ |
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Jozenji Street Jazz FestivalSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Various locations in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.j-streetjazz.com |
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Kamuro Outdoor Music FestivalSaturday, 9/12, Yamagata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| place | Green Valley Kamuro, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kamurocampsite.com/ |
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RINGO MUSIC FES.Aomori Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Ringo Park, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 125 Terasawa, Oaza Shimizutomita, Hirosaki |
| Website | https://www.ringomusicfes.com/ |
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SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDOSaturday, 9/26, Hokkaido
SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO is a new chapter for the urban music festival that began in Kobe in 2014 and expanded to Osaka and Fukuoka, making its Hokkaido debut in 2026. The venue is Daiwa House Premist Dome Sapporo. PART 1, starting in the evening, will feature live performances by artists across a wide range of genres centered on pop, and PART 2 will transform the dome into a one-night-only mega nightclub late into the night. Scheduled for September 2026.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| place | Daiwa House Premist Dome, 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://sbimusiccircus.co.jp/sbimusiccircus/hokkaido |
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