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
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 |
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ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSep 19 (Sat) – 21 (Mon), Chiba Prefecture
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2017 (Live footage added!)
| 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 |
New Acoustic CampSaturday, 9/19 – Sunday, 9/20, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Minakami Kogen Resort 200, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | https://newacousticcamp.com/ |
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Yunomachi Fureai Music Festival Mozart @ UnazukiSat 9/19–Sun 9/20, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Toyama Prefecture, Kurobe City, Unazuki Onsen district (Kurobe City Art Creation Center Selene and over 50 other locations in the hot spring town) |
Megane FestFukui Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Megane Museum, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | http://meganefes.com |
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Nagano Aniella FestaSat 9/19–Sun 9/20, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | Komaba Park, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://aniera-festa.com/ |
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