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
Hyvä Music FestivalSunday, 10/11, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Shinshu International Music Village, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture |
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Yokkaichi Teen’s Music FesSun 10/11, Mie Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Yokkaichi Civic Park, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture |
| Website | https://yokkaichiteensmusicfes.jimdofree.com/ |
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Sakai Blues FestivalOsaka Prefecture, Sun 10/11–Mon 10/12
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, Oct 11–12, 2026 |
| place | Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, around Sakaihigashi Station (multiple live music venues) |
| Website | https://sakai-bluesfestival.com/ |
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Koriyama Music Festival “Gaku”Sunday, 10/11, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Nara Prefecture, Yamatokoriyama City, Kitakoriyamacho 211-3, DMG MORI Yamato Koriyama Castle Hall, etc. |
| Website | https://ongakusaigaku.com/ |
Totsukawa Village FestSunday, 10/11, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Riverside Open Space, Uenoji, Totsukawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture |
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STARS ONSunday, 10/11, Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Chusei Yume-ga-Hara, 5007 Miyama, Bisei-cho, Ibara-shi, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://stars-on.jp |
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VIVA! Wonderland FestivalSun, 10/11 – Kochi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Natural Color Theater Outdoor Stage, 1843-1 Yoshihara, Yoshibara? Wait: 吉川町吉原 -> Kōnan-shi, Kōchi Prefecture. Typically: Yoshihara, Yoshikawa-cho, Konan-shi, Kochi 1843-1. And venue name first or last. Provide full: Ten'nenshoku Theater Outdoor Stage, 1843-1 Yoshihara, Yoshikawa-cho, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture. |
| Website | https://lit.link/musicwonder2016 |
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