Autumn Music Festivals in Eastern Japan [2025–2026]

This is a jazz festival held in the hot spring town of Matsunoyama in Niigata Prefecture. You can enjoy live jazz performances at venues set up around the town. After the event, why not soak in the hot springs to unwind before heading home? It might just make for a perfect day.

Calling himself a “walking melanin pigment,” Shigeru Matsuzaki has finally named the event he organizes “Kuro-Fes” (Black Fest). Not only bands, enka singers, and idols he’s close with, but even impressionists are on the lineup. There’s no festival other than Kuro-Fes that people of all ages can enjoy! If you like even one of the artists, you can’t miss such a star-studded lineup!

Augusta Camp offers two main highlights: special sessions featuring artists from Office Augusta and unique collaborations based on fan requests. It’s a festival to look forward to, with a stage crafted by a united lineup of highly skilled artists!

Slow LIVE is an open-air festival held at Ikegami Honmon-ji, a temple in Tokyo with over 700 years of history. Embracing the principles of Slow Food in music as well, the event is guided by the concept of “let’s enjoy music slowly.” On the day, there is a single-stage setup with seating, and more changeover time than at typical festivals, so you can take your time not only with the live performances but also with food and more.

A music festival held every year in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, featuring top-tier performers. The name “Takefu International Music Festival” comes from the city’s former name, Takefu. The program spans a wide range—from classical and contemporary works to traditional music. Why not take this opportunity to experience world-class sound?