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List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]

A massive gathering of free-admission festivals from all over Japan is here!

Because they’re free, you can drop by on a whim and discover artists you’ve never known before.

You might even discover a whole new world you hadn’t experienced!

Free-admission festivals you won’t want to miss.

Past events

Fukushima Downtown Music FestivalSat 10/25–Sun 10/26, Fukushima Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeFukushima Prefecture Fukushima City Machinaka Plaza / Fukushima Station East Exit Station Square and Underground Passage / Shinhama Park / Fukushima St. Stephen Church / Okura Residence
Websitehttps://www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp/bunka-shinkou/kanko/bunka/machinakaongakusai.html

KoneKore LockOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

This festival carries the meaning of connecting people through music. Since it’s an event created with the intention of energizing Osaka as it shares music from the city, it has drawn large crowds and, just as hoped, is generating great excitement.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Port Central Pier Waterfront Green Space
Websitehttps://connecolle.com
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Kawajan Rock FestivalOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Kochi Prefecture

This is the Kawajan Rock Festival held in Shimanto City in western Kochi Prefecture. It takes place at a beautiful green campground right beside the Shimanto River. Every year, many artists from within Kochi and from the Kansai area perform. In the past, acts like BEGIN, KING BROTHERS, and Ryo Kagawa have appeared. Best of all, admission is free! It’s a wonderful festival where you can enjoy music in nature all day long.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeShimanto River Campground, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
Websitehttp://kawajyan.web.fc2.com/
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Koenji FestivalOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

It’s a uniquely Koenji-style, large-scale cultural festival. Renowned as one of Koenji’s four major festivals and a hallmark of autumn in Koenji, this fest is famous. With a variety of events held simultaneously, the synergy will make it an incredible two days when the entire Koenji area comes alive! Many people take part in this festival, so be sure to check it out.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeTokyo Metropolis, Suginami City, Koenji Kita 2-chome 5 / Venue around JR Koenji Station
Websitehttp://koenjifes.jp
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PORTJAZZ festivalSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Mie Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
placeSakura-no-Mori Park, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.portjazz.net/home
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Okinawan Dream: One Million People's Peace Concert in YomitanFri, Oct 24 — Okinawa Prefecture

ScheduleFriday, October 24, 2025
placeYomitan Village Sports Park, Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture
Websitehttps://smileworks620.wixsite.com/peacepiece?
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TAGAWA ENTOTSU LIVESun, Oct 19 – Fukuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, October 19, 2025
placeTagawa Coal Memorial Park, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://chikuski.jp/event/295/
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