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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

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!

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place9, Sennichi-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima-ken
Websitehttp://www.kagoshimajazzfestival.com/
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Eejanaika! Toyo FestSat, Oct 18 — Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 18, 2025
placeToyohashi Stadium, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Websitehttps://thcfes.com/
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Kako Re:BirthOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa City, Animal Forest Park on the Kakogawa Riverbed
Websitehttps://kakorebirth.com/
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Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeHyogo 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
Websitehttps://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/
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Festival of the Wind PeopleMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/kajipitofes/