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Autumn Music Festivals in Western Japan [2025–2026]

Even in autumn, there are still plenty of music festivals being held.

Here’s a roundup of fall music festivals taking place in western Japan.

It covers a wide area from the Tokai region to Kyushu and Okinawa, and there are lots of interesting events in each region.

Past events

Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Higashi Yuenchi / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch Front Plaza / Kobe International House Sunken Garden / Kobe Waterfront / TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES / Children’s Book Forest Kobe
Websitehttps://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/
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VIVA! Wonderland FestivalMon, Oct 13 – Kochi Prefecture

Music Wonderland 2018 brings together professional and amateur bands from across Kochi Prefecture. It’s a perfect chance to experience a wide variety of bands. There will also be plenty of food booths, and for an additional fee, a barbecue area will be available.

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeNatural Color Theater, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture
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Nara D-SONICMon, 10/13 Nara Prefecture

An event held at the Heijō Palace site in Nara. There will be food vendors from over 40 stalls and a variety of other booths. On the stage, artists from various genres such as jazz and DJs will perform, and there will also be dance performances, so you’re sure to have a great time.

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeHeijō Palace Site, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttps://nextheartjapan.wixsite.com/dsonic
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Kadoma Jazz FestivalMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture

This is a jazz festival held in Kadoma, Osaka. Taking place in early October, when the autumn breeze is refreshing and it feels great to be outdoors, the festival unfolds throughout the city of Kadoma—perfect for spending a relaxing time. It is organized as a community-focused event, driven by the idea of combining the power of jazz and local citizens to bring vibrancy to the city.

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeFurukawabashi Station, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture / Station Front Venue
Websitehttp://www.kadoma-jazz.com/

Festival of the Wind PeopleMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleMonday, October 13, 2025
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/kajipitofes/

WESSION FESTIVALSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025
placeHigashi-no-Hiroba (East Plaza), Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.wowow.co.jp/event/wession/
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Handa Music FestivalSun, Oct 12 — Oita Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, October 12, 2025
placeTakae Central Park, Oita City, Oita Prefecture
Websitehttps://hanon.information.jp/