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

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

In this article, we’ll introduce music festivals happening nationwide in November all at once.

You might not associate November with music festivals, but since many days are comfortably mild during the daytime, it’s actually a surprisingly good time to go!

Events of all sizes are held across the country, so please take a look through this article and consider joining any that catch your eye.

In particular, among the local events held in regional areas, there are many unique festivals where you can even enjoy hot springs and saunas—so be sure to check them out.

Past events

Nakano South Exit WAIWAI FestivalSat, Nov 8 — Tokyo, Japan

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This is an event held around the south exit of JR Nakano Station. On this day, there’s also an event at the north exit of the same station, so why not enjoy both at the same time? At the Minami-guchi Waiwai Festival, you can enjoy performances by many artists on stage. It’s especially recommended for music lovers.

Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Nakano Ward, JR Nakano Station South Exit / Nearby Venues
Website	https://n373e.jp/waiwai/
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Plate Festival -sara fes-Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Tokyo

Schedule	Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place	Tokyo Garden Theater, Koto City, Tokyo Metropolis
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SHIN-ONSAISat, Nov 8 — Tokyo, Japan

Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Tokyo Metropolis, Shinjuku Ward: Shinjuku LOFT / Shinjuku MARZ / Shinjuku FACE / Shinjuku ACB HALL / Shinjuku PIT INN / Kabukicho Cinecity Plaza
Website	https://shin-onsai.com/

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CHEECHEE FESSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Chiba Prefecture

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Schedule	Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place	Chiba Prefecture, Isumi City, Nakataki Art Village
Website	https://chanaleaf.com/show/cheecheefes2025/

LUNATIC FEST.Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Chiba Prefecture

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LUNATIC FEST.

It’s a rock festival hosted by LUNA SEA, commonly known as “Luna Fes.” Launched in 2015 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LUNA SEA’s formation, it’s a lavish event that brings together veterans of Japan’s rock scene and powerhouse bands from the younger generation. Rock fans can experience an irresistible time as the entire venue is enveloped in intense excitement.

Schedule	Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place	Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	http://lunaticfest.com/
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JAZZDAY KASUKABE AUTUMNSat, Nov 8 — Saitama Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Chuocho No. 4 Park, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture / Fureai Cube
Website	http://www.kasukabe-tmo.org/jazzday-kaisai.html
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SHONAN FUJISAWA JAZZ MEETING’Sat, Nov 8 — Kanagawa Prefecture

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Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa City, Sun Pearl Plaza / Sun Palette Plaza / North Exit Underground Plaza
Website	https://sfjm.info/
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