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
Setouchi Django Street in YashimaOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Kagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Nozomi Kindergarten Auditorium, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture / Kotoden Yashima Station / Shishi no Reigan Observation Deck |
| Website | https://stu-django.net/ |
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Hot Spring de Beatles Music FestivalSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Saga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Saga Prefecture, Takeo City, Special Stage at Takeo Onsen Recreation Village |
| Website | https://onsendebeatles.jimdofree.com/ |
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DElicious BUns FESTIVALSat 10/11–Mon 10/13, Aichi Prefecture
At the special stage in Hekinan Rinkai Park, Aichi Prefecture, the live event “DElicious BUns FESTIVAL,” commonly known as Debu Fes, hosted by LUCCI’s drummer Shin Nagasaki, is free to enter! In addition to featuring over 10 artists, we will also hold auditions and look forward to participation from a wide range of people.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 11–Mon, Oct 13, 2025 |
| place | Rinku Beach, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture / Special Stage |
| Website | http://debufes.bunsrecords.com/ |
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YAGURASat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Gifu Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Isshiki-no-Mori Campground, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Website | https://yagura.jp/ |
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Shimane Jet Fes: Yamata-no-Orochi RisingSat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Shimane Prefecture
An event hosted by the rock band Guitar Wolf, held under the slogan of “rock” at an ancient burial mound (kofun). In keeping with the historical setting of the kofun venue, the stages are given history-themed names such as Yamata no Orochi. Music festivals set against the backdrop of a kofun are quite rare, so even seasoned festival-goers may find this a fresh and enjoyable experience.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Kozoshi Park on Kofun Hill, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.shimanejettfes.com/ |
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MachinobunkasaiSat, Oct 11 — Okayama Prefecture
Kyū-Uchiyamashita Elementary School: This is an event held using a former elementary school that has been closed. In the familiar setting of an elementary school where everyone spent their childhood, it’s a festival offering a variety of experiences—from music to food and workshops.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Ishiyama Park, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://machinobunkasai.info |
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Kobe Jazz StreetSat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe Jazz Street is a jazz festival with an uncompromising passion for jazz. In Kobe, they are committed to preserving traditional, orthodox jazz, so they recruit performers with a focus on traditional jazz and, rather than solos, on ensembles. Every year, jazz musicians from Japan and abroad—both professionals and amateurs—gather to take part.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Club / Kitano Meister Garden (Former Kitano Elementary School) / Kobe Women's University Education Center / India Club / Kobe Baptist Church / Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokko-so / Café de Paris / Restaurant Sone / Pipeline |
| Website | http://www.kobejazzstreet.gr.jp |
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