November Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of autumn festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events

A new live event is being held in the lead-up to the 2025 Japan International Exposition in Osaka. The concept is that anyone who loves music can take part. One of the Expo’s goals is to showcase cutting-edge technology and art to the world, and this event also leverages technology so that everyone—including people with disabilities—can enjoy music on an equal footing. Features include glasses-style displays that show song lyrics and MC talk in real time as text, options to enjoy the live video on tablet devices, designated wheelchair seating, and sign language interpretation. It will be exciting to see what kind of production a music event tailored to a new era will offer. Be sure to experience it for yourself!

@JAM, which began with its predecessor event WotaJAM and has been sharing a variety of Japanese cultural phenomena—centered on idols and spanning anime, Vocaloid, and more—and Idol Yokocho, which started as a goods shop in Akihabara, both celebrate the 10th anniversary of their inaugural events in 2021. To commemorate this, the Akihabara Idol Circuit will be held as a collaboration event! Held in a circuit format, this modern live style lets you enjoy the performances at a relaxed pace without being overly crowded—perhaps a bit of a luxury these days. Since it’s a collaboration with the comprehensive official idol goods shop, be sure to check out the merchandise lineup too!