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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

Art & Craft Festival in TambaSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Nenrin-no-Sato
Websitehttps://acft.jp/
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Kyushu Urban Development Music Festival in SatsumasendaiSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Kumamoto Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeRyūmon Dam Dragon Campground, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
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FESTIVAL de FRUESat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Shizuoka Prefecture

This event is held under the concept of a “soul-stirring musical experience.” A wide range of artists with profound spirituality perform across genres such as jazz, rock, world, techno, and electronic music. By encountering new cultures, mindsets, and sounds, you might just expand your own capacity!

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeKakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato
Websitehttps://festivaldefrue.com/
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Sasebo JAZZSat, Nov 1 — Nagasaki Prefecture

Sasebo’s major autumn event, Sasebo JAZZ! Starting around September, this jazz festival features concerts at various venues throughout Sasebo City, and on this day, the event at Arkas SASEBO serves as the grand finale of Sasebo Jazz. How about enjoying jazz in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Sasebo?

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
placeArkas SASEBO Grand Hall, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.sasebo99.com/event/62268/
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Kurashiki Jazz StreetSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter preserves townscapes from the Edo period. This jazz festival takes place in this area steeped in historical charm. A small river runs through the quarter, and rows of traditional white-walled buildings create a wonderful atmosphere. A jazz festival held in such a setting is sure to be something special.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeOkayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter / Nearby Venues
Websitehttp://www.jazz-street.com/index.html
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Munakata FestNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture

Munakata Fest is a music festival held in Fukuoka Prefecture. Alongside an ever more powerful lineup of performers each year, let’s enjoy a world-heritage-class celebration! You won’t want to take your eyes off this event as it aims to become Japan’s number one local festival.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeMunakata YURIX, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://munafes.jp/
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Okazaki Jazz StreetNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

In 2003, with the hope of “someday holding a citywide jazz event in Okazaki like the Kobe Jazz Street,” the precursor to the current executive committee, the Okazaki Jazz Fun Club, was established. After three years of preparation, the first Okazaki Jazz Street was held in 2006, and it has since become a staple autumn event. The festival features both free and paid venues, with nearly 300 musicians performing.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
placeOkazaki Park / Nearby Venues, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.okazakijazzstreet.com
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