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.

November

CROSS ROAD FestSat 11/15–Sun 11/16, Chiba Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025
place	Makuhari Event Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	https://crossroadfest.com/
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Kishidan ExpoSat 11/15–Sun 11/16, Chiba Prefecture

http://www.kishidanbanpaku.com

Kishidan Expo, organized by the rock band Kishidan, was first held as an outdoor festival in 2012. Set at Sodegaura Seaside Park in Chiba Prefecture, it grew into a major rock festival that drew 60,000 attendees in 2014. As the title suggests, the event is hosted by the rock band Kishidan, and its appeal lies in a remarkably diverse lineup—from rock bands and singer-songwriters to idol groups—allowing audiences to enjoy many popular acts all at once.

Schedule	Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025
place	Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9–11, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	http://www.kishidanbanpaku.com
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ANIMAX MUSIX YokohamaSat, Nov 15 – Kanagawa Prefecture

musix.animax.co.jp

This is a music event organized by Animax, famous for the catchphrase “If you watch anime, watch Animax.” The lineup is impressively far-reaching, featuring not only popular anime voice actors but also bands and idol units connected to anime. The event began in 2009 and has been held annually at Yokohama Arena since 2010. Watching fans wave glow sticks creates an undeniable sense of unity!

Schedule	Saturday, November 15, 2025
place	Yokohama Arena, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://musix.animax.co.jp/
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YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVALSat 11/15 – Sun 11/16, Kanagawa Prefecture

yusf.jp

Schedule	Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025
place	Special Event Venue, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://yusf.jp/

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Mori Jazz by MARUWASat, 11/15, Aichi Prefecture

http://www.morijazz.com

Schedule	Saturday, November 15, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Nagakute City, Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)
Website	https://www.morijazz.com/
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