Autumn Music Festivals in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
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.

We’ve put together an overview of fall festivals taking place across eastern Japan, from Hokkaido to the Hokuriku and Koshinetsu regions.

If summer festivals didn’t satisfy your appetite for fun, you’re not alone.

Check this out and keep enjoying the festival season!

Past events

Ihatov Music FestivalSat 9/27–Sun 9/28, Iwate Prefecture

ihatov.main.jp

Schedule	Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
place	Iwate Prefecture, Hanamaki City, Nahan Plaza / COMZ Hall Multipurpose Plaza
Website	http://ihatov.main.jp/m-fes/
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Satsudora FesHokkaido, Sat 9/27 – Sun 9/28

satudora-fes.jp

Schedule	Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
place	Tsudome, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Website	https://satudora-fes.jp/
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Fukushima Street Music FestivalSat, 9/27, Fukushima Prefecture

fukushima-stfes.com

Schedule	Saturday, September 27, 2025
place	Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima City, Fukushima Station
Website	https://fukushima-stfes.com/
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Edo JazzFri, 9/26, Tokyo Metropolis

edojazz.jp

Schedule	Friday, September 26, 2025
place	Kanze Noh Theater, Chuo City, Tokyo
Website	https://edojazz.jp/
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Takasaki Music FestivalFri, 9/26 – Mon, 10/13, Gunma Prefecture

http://www.takasakiongakusai.jp

Schedule	Fri, Sep 26, 2025 – Mon, Oct 13, 2025
place	Takasaki City Theatre, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
Website	http://www.takasakiongakusai.jp/
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Brazilian Music FestivalTuesday, September 23, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.jbofa.or.jp

A Brazilian music festival held in Akasaka, Tokyo. When it comes to Brazilian music, bossa nova and samba are famous, right? Here, hosted by the Japan Association for the Promotion of Brazilian Music, you can experience performances by artists who have trained in Brazil itself. Since it’s not outdoors, you can take your time and fully enjoy the more eccentric pieces. If you’re interested in world music or want to listen to something a bit more grown-up, be sure to drop by.