October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
We’ve put together a roundup of music events happening in October, including outdoor rock festivals, circuit-style festivals, and jazz street events.
We’re grateful to have the chance to encounter wonderful music again this year at events like Aomori Rock Festival, earth garden, Yokohama Jazz Promenade, and BOROFESTA!
October
LIVE AZUMASat 10/17 – Sun 10/18, Fukushima Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP_QrEHEyV5Pay 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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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQRTf-OCaJCThe outdoor rock festival HAZIKETEMAZARE, hosted by Osaka rock band HEY-SMITH, will be held again this year. It originally started as an event at live music venues, but later moved outdoors. It has finally become a staple of summer outdoor festivals. HAZIMAZA is an event full of playful spirit that only HEY-SMITH can deliver.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://haziketemazare.com |
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