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
Hirakata-juku Jazz Street+Sat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Osaka Prefecture
The Hirakata-juku Jazz Street is an initiative led by a citizens’ group and has grown to attract as many as 10,000 attendees. Marking the 70th anniversary of the city’s incorporation this year, under the slogan “Hirakata City: 70 Years of Dreams, Soaring Even Higher,” they are taking a flexible approach—without limiting themselves to jazz—to energize the city.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025 |
| place | Hirakata-shi, Osaka Prefecture / Hirakata-shi Station and nearby venues |
| Website | https://www.hira-jazz.com/ |
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KOYABU SONICSat 9/13–Mon 9/15, Osaka Prefecture
Koyabu Sonic is hosted by Chihiro Koyabu, a hugely popular TV personality known for Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. The event will take place over three days using Halls 2 and 5 at Intex Osaka. In addition to performances by the Yoshimoto Shinkigekis band—formed by Yoshimoto comedians who are expanding their activities across the country—many comedian stages are also planned.
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 13–Mon, Sep 15, 2025 |
| place | Intex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.koyabusonic.com/ |
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Miyama Music FestivalFri 9/12 – Mon 9/15, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, Sep 12–Mon, Sep 15, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Nantan City, Miyama Town / multiple locations within the town |
| Website | https://imayo-music.jp/miyama/ |
Save The BirthdaySun, Sep 7 – Shiga Prefecture
Save The Birthday is a charity festival held every year in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Because it’s a charity event, admission and parking are free, making it easy to attend. However, there are donation activities at the venue, so it would be great if you could donate in proportion to how much you enjoyed the event and use the energy you received from the music to help others.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Kojinyama Park Sports Facilities, Outdoor Special Stage, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://savethebirthday.com/ |
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POOOL FESTIVALSat 9/6 – Sun 9/7, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Sakai City, Ohama Park Pool |
| Website | https://poool-festival.com/ |
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NIGHT HIKINGSat 9/6 – Sun 9/7, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, Happy Lamp |
| Website | https://www.night-hiking.com/ |
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KAWANE Summer Festival @ BIGNATURESat, Sep 6 – Shizuoka Prefecture
An outdoor festival held at a special open-air stage in Tennozan Park, Shizuoka Prefecture.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| place | Kawane Cultural Center Charimu 21, Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://bignature.kawane.love/ |
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