Even as autumn brings more comfortable weather, the momentum of festivals shows no signs of slowing down.
There are plenty of enjoyable festivals in autumn, which is often more pleasant than summer.
Here, we’ve compiled a schedule of music festivals held in the fall.
Please use it as a reference and enjoy going out.
- October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- November Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of music events, including autumn festivals and outdoor rock festivals
- September Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for October [2026]
- Rock Festival Calendar for November [2026]
- Autumn Music Festival to be held in Western Japan [2026]
- Big Special Feature on Autumn Festivals in the Kanto Region! Latest Must-See Festivals & Outdoor Event Information [2026]
- Special Feature: Popular Autumn Festivals & Music Events in the Tokai Region [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- [Held in 2026] Recommended music festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you’ll want to attend at least once
- December Rock Festival Calendar [2026]
- [2026] December Music Festivals: Winter Fests and New Year’s Countdown Live Roundup
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
September
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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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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ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, 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–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://rijfes.jp |
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ONE & ONLY FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Red Brick Warehouse GLION MUSEUM |
| Website | https://unmaskalive.jp/ |
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ULTRA JAPANTokyo, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
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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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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Inazuma Rock FesShiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21
Inazuma Rock, an outdoor rock festival with an uncompromising focus on Shiga Prefecture, organized by Takanori Nishikawa—who hails from Shiga and serves as a Shiga Hometown Tourism Ambassador—has been confirmed for this year as well. Held in an unbeatable setting by Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei, the event mainly features artists connected to Shiga or who have ties with Nishikawa. Part of the venue offers free admission, and there’s even a stage within the free area where you can enjoy live performances! Nishikawa is also known for his engaging talk segments, so it’ll be exciting to see how he fires up the crowd.
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Field |
| Website | https://inazumarock.com/2022/ |
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