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

Last updated:2026/3/13

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.

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!

September

BERRYTEN LIVESep 5 (Sat)–6 (Sun), Tochigi Prefecture

A rock festival hosted by FM Berry, a radio station in Tochigi. Ten stellar artists will perform at Inokashira Park.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6, 2026
place	Igashira Park Sports Plaza, Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture
Website	https://www.berry.co.jp/berryten/
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Hinatazaka46 “Hinata Fest”Sat 9/5–Sun 9/6, Miyazaki Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6, 2026
place	Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyazaki City, Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki
Website	https://www.hinata-fes2026.com/
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TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FESTHokkaido, Sat 9/12–Sun 9/13

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Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026
place	Kirakira Performance, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido
Website	https://miraifest-tomakomai.jp/
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ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Chiba Prefecture

ROCK IN JAPAN, organized by Rockin’ On Japan, is one of Japan’s premier summer festivals alongside Summer Sonic and Fuji Rock. Since 2014 it has been held over four days, making it one of the largest events in the country. With an exceptionally impressive lineup every year, attending Rockin’ might be the perfect way to catch all the most popular Japanese bands.