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!
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Chiba Prefecture
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSep 19 (Sat) – 21 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture
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–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
A 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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Akita Prefecture
Akita Caravan Music FesSat 9/26–Sun 9/27 Akita Prefecture
Akita-born singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi hosts the outdoor festival Akita CARAVAN MUSIC FES. His dream since his major-label debut—to energize Akita through music—has finally come true. As the word CARAVAN in the event title suggests, the festival changes its venue every year, aiming to tour all 13 cities within Akita Prefecture.
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27, 2026 |
| place | Kisakata Ground, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | https://acmf.jp/2024/ |
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Fukushima Prefecture
LIVE AZUMASat 10/17 – Sun 10/18, Fukushima Prefecture
Pay attention to the star-studded lineup at one of Fukushima Prefecture’s largest festivals, created by local Fukushima TV, Creativeman Productions (the organizer of Summer Sonic), and Flying Beko, a creative team formed by Fukushima natives. The spacious stadium venue—also used during the Olympics—offers more than just live performances by artists; it also features a rich array of free areas, including a market showcasing local Tohoku ingredients and art. It’s the perfect season for outdoor concerts, and well worth the trip to join!
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Azuma General Sports Park, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://liveazuma.jp/ |
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