Autumn Music Festivals in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]

SPOOKY PUMPKIN is a collaborative festival by Sanrio Puroland and the music production company Melody Fair Inc. Held since 2013, it’s a popular event that sells out every year. The highlight is the collaborative live performances by artists and Sanrio characters. Also, since November 1 is Hello Kitty’s birthday, everyone counts down together to celebrate, and there are special productions to enjoy each year. In 2020, it will be the first-ever livestreamed edition, so it’s exciting to see what kind of event it will become. Let’s enjoy a special Halloween night unlike any other!

This event, organized by the web magazine “earth garden,” is a music festival themed around an “organic and ecological lifestyle.” It features not only live performances but also talk sessions and eco/organic shops, offering a wide range of activities. You’re sure to find plenty to enjoy beyond the live shows. Be sure to check it out!

The Horseback Warrior Rock Festival is held every year in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture. It began with the hope of creating a new festival so that people who left the city due to the earthquake disaster and the nuclear accident—those who evacuated—could return home at least once a year. I’ve heard there’s also a fireworks display on the day, making it feel just like a summer festival.

It’s a uniquely Koenji-style, large-scale cultural festival. Renowned as one of Koenji’s four major festivals and a hallmark of autumn in Koenji, this fest is famous. With a variety of events held simultaneously, the synergy will make it an incredible two days when the entire Koenji area comes alive! Many people take part in this festival, so be sure to check it out.

Asagaya Jazz Street began in 1995 with the motto, “Brightening and enlivening Asagaya with jazz.” This event, where the town overflows with jazz, is run by local volunteers, and its handmade, community-driven nature is one of its key attractions.

Mezamashi Live is one of the projects held as part of Odaiba Minna no Yume Tairiku, a summer event hosted by Fuji TV and set in Odaiba. On a special stage that appears in Odaiba, one act performs live each day with a different lineup. Minna no Yume Tairiku itself is designed to be enjoyable for both adults and children, making it a perfect destination for a summer vacation outing.