September Music Festivals [2026]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
I’ve put together a list of music events happening in September, including outdoor rock festivals, circuit-type festivals, and jazz street events.
Grateful for the chance to encounter amazing music again this year!
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September
minokamo BAND FESTASunday, 9/13, Gifu Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| place | Kamo-ru, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.minokamobandfesta.net/ |
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Chikuho B1 Music FestivalSunday, 9/13, Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| place | Medium Hall, Iizuka Cosmos Common, 14-66 Iizuka, Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.cosmoscommon.net/index/event/id/3003 |
Miyama Music FestivalKyoto Prefecture, Fri 9/18–Tue 9/22
| Schedule | Fri, Sep 18–Tue, Sep 22, 2026 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Nantan City, Miyama Town / multiple locations within the town |
| Website | https://miyama-ongakusai.com/ |
RINGO MUSIC FES.Aomori Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Ringo Park, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 125 Terasawa, Oaza Shimizutomita, Hirosaki |
| Website | https://www.ringomusicfes.com/ |
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ULTRA JAPANTokyo, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Odaiba Ultra Park, Minato City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://ultrajapan.jp |
| SNS |
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSep 19 (Sat) – 21 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture
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| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://rijfes.jp |
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Maebashi International Arts FestivalSep 19 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun), Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19, 2026 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026 |
| place | Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Central Downtown Area |