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
Koenji FestivalSaturday, 10/24–Sunday, 10/25, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Suginami City, Tokyo, Koenji, entire shopping district (multiple venues) |
| Website | https://koenjifes.jp/2026/ |
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Tsurumania Traveling PartyKanagawa Prefecture, Sat 10/24–Sun 10/25
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yamato City, Tsuruma, around Tsuruma Station (multiple live music venues) |
FULL METAL JAPANKanagawa Prefecture, Sat 10/24–Sun 10/25
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Pia Arena MM, 3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa |
FORCE FestivalSaturday, 10/24, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| place | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://haziketemazare.com |
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JAZZ in FUCHUSunday, 10/25, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| place | Fuchu City, Tokyo Metropolis |
| Website | https://jazzinfuchu.net/ |
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Tenma Music FestivalSunday, 10/25, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kita Ward, around Tenma, approximately 20 venues (multiple venues) |
| Website | https://ten-on.org/ |
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