Autumn Music Festival held in Eastern Japan [2026]
We’ve put together an overview of fall festivals taking place across eastern Japan, from Hokkaido to the Hokuriku and Koshinetsu regions.
If summer festivals didn’t satisfy your appetite for fun, you’re not alone.
Check this out and keep enjoying the festival season!
Tokyo Metropolis
ULTRA JAPANTokyo, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlPV4EgRzu/ULTRA, one of the world’s largest music festivals originally held in the United States, has been held in Japan since 2014. Staged across the globe, ULTRA has become a major festival in Japan as well, known for its overwhelmingly lavish production. With countless artists who lead the global dance music scene performing, this is an event you can’t take your eyes off.
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Odaiba Ultra Park, Minato City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://ultrajapan.jp |
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JAZZ ART SengawaThu 11/5 – Sun 11/8, Tokyo
Under the concept that seems to embody jazz—“Three Days of Communication: Music Nurtures the Power of Life”—this event spotlights cutting-edge performers, focusing on highly creative, avant-garde music and art performances. Centered at Sengawa Theater, it features numerous musicians active both in Japan and abroad, including many international artists. We present a one-of-a-kind lineup you can only experience here and now. Don’t just enjoy the music—come feel the jam session between people themselves.
| Schedule | Thu, Nov 5–Sun, Nov 8, 2026 |
| place | Sengawa Theater, Chofu City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.jazzartsengawa.net/ |
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TRUE NORTH FESTIVALSunday, 11/22, Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/CrystalLake777/status/2015726464780652695TRUE NORTH FESTIVAL, hosted by Tokyo hardcore band Crystal Lake, who tour the world. Bands connected to Crystal Lake will gather at Shin-Kiba Studio Coast. The lineup is packed with acts only they could bring together: up-and-coming bands who won the audition, energetic domestic bands, hardcore bands that have shaped the scene since Crystal Lake’s early days, and top-tier metal bands from overseas.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 22, 2026 |
| place | STUDIO COAST, Koto City, Tokyo |
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Chiba Prefecture
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Chiba Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNXx1dGvXO9/ROCK IN JAPAN, organized by Rockin’ On Japan, is one of Japan’s premier summer festivals alongside Summer Sonic and Fuji Rock. Since 2014 it has been held over four days, making it one of the largest events in the country. With an exceptionally impressive lineup every year, attending Rockin’ might be the perfect way to catch all the most popular Japanese bands.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://rijfes.jp |
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ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSep 19 (Sat) – 21 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOx_ZL4EvNfROCK IN JAPAN, organized by Rockin’ On Japan, is one of Japan’s premier summer festivals alongside Summer Sonic and Fuji Rock. Since 2014 it has been held over four days, making it one of the largest events in the country. With an exceptionally impressive lineup every year, attending Rockin’ might be the perfect way to catch all the most popular Japanese bands.

| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://rijfes.jp |
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Tochigi Prefecture
BERRYTEN LIVESep 5 (Sat)–6 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture
https://x.com/berrytenlive/status/2004492383359009033A rock festival hosted by FM Berry, a radio station in Tochigi. Ten stellar artists will perform at Inokashira Park.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6, 2026 |
| place | Igashira Park Sports Plaza, Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.berry.co.jp/berryten/ |
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Hokkaido
TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FESTHokkaido, Sat 9/12–Sun 9/13
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Kirakira Performance, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://miraifest-tomakomai.jp/ |
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