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
Nakatsugawa WILD WOODGifu Prefecture, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Special stage in Nakatsugawa Park, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture |
| Website | https://nakatsugawawildwood.com/2025/ |
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Acoustic Lounge The CampSep 20 (Sat) – 21 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
A camping live event hosted by Rickie-G! It’s a festival where you can camp in the great outdoors, spend special, healing moments with your loved ones. Join Rickie and friends to sing, drink, and be sure to create an unforgettable day.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Nantan City, Kyoto Hapi-ro! Forest |
| Website | http://rickie-g.com/ |
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Isla de Salsa World Beat FestivalSaturday, 9/20, Fukuoka Prefecture
An otherworldly space surrounded by palm trees and beaches. Nokonoshima, the event venue, transforms into a “Salsa Island” so full of smiles that you’d never believe it’s in Japan. With cheerful Latin rhythms coming from the stage, the whole venue becomes one, and both Japanese and international visitors break into dance with big smiles—this is that kind of festival!
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Nokonoshima Camp Village, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://isladesalsa.com/ |
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MASTER COLISEUMSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
Master Colosseum—aka Masukoro. The original festival of sound by bands, for bands! It’s an outdoor live event where the real thrill is the skirmishes between rival acts. It’s grown bigger every year, and we deliver a more robust lineup than ever.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://mscl56.com/ |
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KAWASEMI MUSIC FESTIVALSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://funnyskash.net/kawasemi.html |
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Wakasa Mount Hyōno • Mountain FestivalSaturday, 9/20 – Sunday, 9/21, Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Wakasa Hyonosen Campground, Wakasa Town, Tottori Prefecture |
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GAIASep 20 (Sat) – 22 (Mon), Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 20–Mon, Sep 22, 2025 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Ohana Resort Shiga |
| Website | https://gaia.dmt-ent.com/ |
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