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.
- November Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events including autumn festivals and outdoor rock fests
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2025]: Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- October Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- Spring Music Festivals Held in Western Japan [2025]
- Kansai Music Festivals [2025]: Featured Outdoor Festivals & Events to Watch
- List of Free-Admission Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Western Japan [2025]
- September Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2025] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
Past events
Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo 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 |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Natural 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.
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Heijō Palace Site, Nara City, Nara Prefecture |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Furukawabashi Station, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture / Station Front Venue |
| Website | http://www.kadoma-jazz.com/ |
Festival of the Wind PeopleMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/kajipitofes/ |
WESSION FESTIVALSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | Higashi-no-Hiroba (East Plaza), Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.wowow.co.jp/event/wession/ |
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Handa Music FestivalSun, Oct 12 — Oita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | Takae Central Park, Oita City, Oita Prefecture |
| Website | https://hanon.information.jp/ |





