October Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

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

Saga International Balloon FiestaSaga Prefecture, Fri 10/30–Tue 11/3

http://www.sibf.jp

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/

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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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