Domestic circuit events [2026] City festival list

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

When it comes to circuit events, they’re not just about music—they can also center on food and visuals, and they often become citywide festivals that make use of the whole town: not only music venues like halls and live houses, but also restaurants, temples and shrines, warehouses, and even streets.

Their appeal lies in the way you can take in the area’s history and culture all at once.

This year as well, circuit events and city festivals are being held all over the country, and they’ve taken root as a solid music culture that goes beyond short-lived trends like the outdoor and DIY booms.

Here’s a roundup of domestic circuit events and music festivals held around town.

Past events

Sumida Street Jazz FestivalSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

sumida-jazz.jp

Held since 2010, this event features performances by a variety of artists at multiple venues across Sumida Ward. There are also programs designed for young children, making it a recommended event for families with kids.

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Kinshicho Station / Ryogoku Station / Tokyo Skytree area, Sumida City, Tokyo
Website	http://sumida-jazz.jp
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Yokkaichi Jazz FestivalSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Mie Prefecture

yokkaichi-jazz.com

The Yokkaichi Jazz Festival operates under the concept of “creating a lively city through jazz and other diverse music,” with stages set up throughout the town. The event is mainly run by volunteer staff, and they are currently recruiting volunteers. If you’re interested, why not apply?

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture – Civic Park and 14 other venues (15 venues in total)
Website	http://yokkaichi-jazz.com/
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Otsu Jazz FestivalOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

otsu-jazz.jp

The Otsu Jazz Festival is held under the concept of “strolling the city with JAZZ.” Operating costs are covered through donations and contributions, making it a truly handcrafted festival supported by its participants. The event is also run primarily by volunteers. Please relax and enjoy jazz while taking in the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa.

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Shiga Prefecture, Otsu City, around Keihan Hamaotsu Station and JR Otsu Station
Website	http://otsu-jazz.jp
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Sakai Blues FestivalSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.sakai-bluesfestival.com

This event, held with the aim of revitalizing local commerce and industry through music, is one to really look forward to, as it offers the chance to see many bands.

Schedule	Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025
place	Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://www.sakai-bluesfestival.com
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MATSURISat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place	Hachioji City, Tokyo — MATCH VIX / RIPS / PAPABEAT / RINKY DINK 2nd 8 Studio
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Monkey Explosion FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, October 11, 2025
place	Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City music zoo KOBE Taiyo to Tora (Sun and Tiger) / THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE / KOBE VARIT. live music club PADOMA / KINGS X / KOBE BLUE PORT / D×Q Kobe / KOBE108
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