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

The Kameyama JAZZ Festival is a celebration of jazz held in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, and 2026 will mark its second edition. Using venues across the city—including the Kameyama Cultural Center, the City Library, Seki Junior High School, Michi-no-Eki Sekijuku, Zuihoken, Kameyama Sunshine Park, and the Meihan Seki Drive-in—the festival is a free event aimed at providing performance opportunities for amateur groups and promoting local culture. The 2026 festival is scheduled for two days, September 26 and 27.

“LIGHT YOU” is a hall live event hosted in its hometown by LOCAL CONNECT, a band from Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. With the concept of “a day that brings light to each and every person’s life,” it has been held at the Nagaokakyo Memorial Cultural Hall since 2023. Featuring a carefully selected lineup, the event is known for its warm atmosphere and the close connection between audience and performers. In 2026, it will take place over two days in September.