Special Feature: Popular Autumn Festivals & Music Events in the Tokai Region [2026]
An autumn festival held among colorful foliage and refreshing breezes promises a truly exciting, special experience.
The allure of live music echoing from outdoor stages, the aroma of local gourmet food, and making memories with friends.
This year, the Tokai region will once again host a series of unique music festivals that will captivate music lovers.
In this article, we’ll present a comprehensive roundup of music festivals taking place in the Tokai region this fall.
You’re sure to find a musical experience that’s perfect for you.
September
minokamo BAND FESTASunday, 9/13, Gifu Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| place | Kamo-ru, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.minokamobandfesta.net/ |
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Nakatsugawa WILD WOODGifu Prefecture, Sat 9/19 – Sun 9/20
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Special stage in Nakatsugawa Park, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Appearance | 10-FEET / Kenichi Asai / THE CHERRY COKE$ / FOMARE / GLIM SPANKY / HEY-SMITH / Hump Back / JUN SKY WALKER(S) / Nothing’s Carved In Stone / Omoinotake / Raisan / Retororiron / STRAIGHTENER / Wednesday Campanella / Unicorn / and more |
| Website | https://nakatsugawawildwood.com/2025/ |
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Sound MABUSHIMonday, 9/21, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| place | Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Naka Ward, the Osu area (multiple live houses) |
Dance For Peace JapanSep 24 (Thu) – 26 (Sat), Gifu Prefecture
| Schedule | Thu, Sep 24–Sat, Sep 26, 2026 |
| place | Suginoko Campground, Itadori, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture |
Kameyama Jazz FestivalMie Prefecture, Sat 9/26–Sun 9/27
The Kameyama JAZZ Festival is a celebration of jazz held in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, and 2026 will mark its second edition. Using venues across the city—including the Kameyama Cultural Center, the City Library, Seki Junior High School, Michi-no-Eki Sekijuku, Zuihoken, Kameyama Sunshine Park, and the Meihan Seki Drive-in—the festival is a free event aimed at providing performance opportunities for amateur groups and promoting local culture. The 2026 festival is scheduled for two days, September 26 and 27.
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026 |
| place | 63 Higashi-Miyuki-cho, Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture (Kameyama City Cultural Hall / Kameyama City Library / Seki Junior High School / Roadside Station Sekijuku / Zuihoken / Kameyama Sunshine Park / Meihan Seki Drive-in) |
| Website | https://kameyama-bunkakaikan.com/kjf/ |
MOA FESSun, 9/27 Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| place | 139 Komasu, Uchiumi, Minamichita, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture Comas hui Beach Park |
October
Maglock & PopShizuoka Prefecture, Sat 10/3–Sun 10/4
https://x.com/magurofujisonic/status/2044250170016313814| Schedule | Saturday, October 3–Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| place | Shimizu Marine Park, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Appearance | [10/3] Da-iCE / GENIC / MAZZEL / Scha Dara Parr / Wednesday Campanella / and more / [10/4] ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION / Chevon / GENERATIONS / KANA-BOON / Kuroyume / THE SPELLBOUND × BOOM BOOM SATELLITES / and more |
| Website | https://magurockpop.com |
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