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!
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October
Asagaya Jazz StreetFri 10/30–Sat 10/31, Tokyo
| Schedule | Friday, October 30, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| place | Asagaya, Suginami City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://asagayajazzstreets.com/ |
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Saga International Balloon FiestaSaga Prefecture, Fri 10/30–Tue 11/3
| Schedule | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026 |
| place | Saga Prefecture, Saga City, Kase Town, Kase River riverbed (Balloon Venue) |
| Website | https://www.sibf.jp/ |
THIS FES in SagamiharaKanagawa Prefecture, Sat 10/31–Sun 11/1
| Schedule | Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| place | Sagamihara Gion Field, 2317-1 Asamizodai, Minami Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Appearance | [11/1] [Alexandros] / Chilli Beans. / Harukamirai / Quruli / and more / [11/2] [Alexandros] / 10-FEET / go!go!vanillas / HEY-SMITH / MY FIRST STORY / and more |
| Website | https://thisfes.com/ |
Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Jazz FestivalYamanashi Prefecture, Sat 10/31 – Sun 11/1
| Schedule | Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| place | 6713-39 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | http://kjazz.jp |
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BorofestaOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue) Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026 |
| place | KBS Hall / METRO, Karasuma Kamichojamachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Appearance | [11/1] [KBS Hall] ROTH BART BARON / Seiko Oomori / Homecomings / Laura day romance / Moratorium / Furushitatori (Kudarinotori) / Korobuchika / and more / [11/1] [METRO] ExWHYZ / iVy / Thank You, Funk Marvin Gaye / and more / [11/2] [KBS Hall] group_inou / To the Lovers Predetermined in Advance / 88箇所巡礼 (Pilgrimage to 88 Sites) / Pasocom Music Club / THE HAMIDA SHE’S / TOKIMEKI☆JAMBOJAMBO / and more / [11/3] [KBS Hall] Sunny Day Service / tricot / Aooo / 171 / Limited Express (has gone?) / Jose / and more |
| Website | http://borofesta.jp |
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BURST MAX10/31 (Sat) - 11/1 (Sun) Shimane Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| place | Wakaayu-no-Sato, Takigakyo, 5263-14 Odate-cho, Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | http://burstmax.jp |
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Oita Dream-Colored Music FestivalOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) Oita Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| place | Oita Prefecture, Oita City, Central Downtown Area (in front of JR Oita Station / Oita City Central Downtown Shopping Street / Funai Aqua Park) |
| Website | https://www.yumeon.jp/ |
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