Big Autumn Festival Feature in Kanto! Latest Must-See Festivals & Outdoor Event Info [2025–2026]
When it comes to music festivals, many people picture summer fests, but autumn outdoor festivals are not to be missed.
With the summer heat easing and a pleasant breeze in the air, enjoying an autumn festival is the essence of a great music experience.
In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of events held in the Kanto region during autumn.
From up-and-coming artists to accomplished musicians, a star-studded lineup will gather, and each venue offers its own unique atmosphere.
Another draw is the chance to discover delicious seasonal autumn flavors and distinctive art works.
Why not head out and indulge in a luxurious music experience that’s only possible this time of year?
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Past events
STARLIGHT TOKYOSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Ariake Arena, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://fanystudio.com/slt2023/ |
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Nerima Jazz FestivalSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo
Nerima JAZZ Festival. At this festival, multiple stages are set up within Hikarigaoka Park, the venue, and about 40 bands perform in total. We hope you’ll go home feeling not only the music but also the charm of Nerima. True to its slogan, “Anything goes as long as it’s the best,” the festival features an exceptionally diverse lineup of outstanding artists.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Near the Sun Rest Pavilion at the Lawn Plaza, Hikarigaoka Park, Nerima City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://nerijazz.com |
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Nagayama FestivalSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Nagayama Station, Tama City, Tokyo |
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Cave of God EyeSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Ooba Camp Village, Nishitama District, Tokyo / Ooba Camp Village |
RingNe FestivalSat 9/20 – Mon 9/22, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 20–Mon, Sep 22, 2025 |
| place | Yudaki (Sunset Waterfall), Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Yamabito Music FestivalSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Gunma Prefecture
The Gunma Rock Festival, which was held for three years starting in 2011, has been reborn as “Yamabito Ongakusai.” The central driving force behind the event is G-FREAK FACTORY, and the title “Yamabito” (mountain folk) was chosen to evoke Gunma Prefecture’s mountains: Mt. Akagi, Mt. Haruna, and Mt. Myogi.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Japan Totor Green Dome Maebashi, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | http://yamabito-ongakusai.com/ |
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PLACESun, Sep 21 — Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Kawaraigo Kitahama Sports Plaza, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.place-hitachi.com/ |
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