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.
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2026]
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Reggae Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- List of Jazz Festivals and Jazz Streets Across Japan [2026]
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Chiba Festival Calendar [2026]: A Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- List of anime song festivals nationwide [2026]
- List of Artist-Hosted Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Ibaraki Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- List of Family Festivals Nationwide [2026]
Past events
KAGOSHIMA JAZZ FESTIVALOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Kagoshima Prefecture
This is a jazz festival held in Kagoshima, drawing attention thanks to the NHK Taiga drama “Segodon.” With its commitment to “authentic jazz,” the festival features numerous top-tier artists active in the jazz world, both from Japan and abroad. Centered around Kagoshima-Chuo Station, it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy music on stages set up throughout the city. Keep an eye on the lineup—it’s sure to entice not only locals but also visitors from afar!
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 9, Sennichi-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima-ken |
| Website | http://www.kagoshimajazzfestival.com/ |
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Eejanaika! Toyo FestSat, Oct 18 — Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | Toyohashi Stadium, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | https://thcfes.com/ |
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Kako Re:BirthOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa City, Animal Forest Park on the Kakogawa Riverbed |
| Website | https://kakorebirth.com/ |
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Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Higashi Yuenchi / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch Front Plaza / Kobe International House Sunken Garden / Kobe Waterfront / TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES / Children’s Book Forest Kobe |
| Website | https://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/ |
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Festival of the Wind PeopleMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/kajipitofes/ |


