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

méli mélo osakaSat 11/8–Sun 11/9, Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place	Hattori Ryokuchi Park, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://www.melimelo-osaka.com
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STORMY DUDES FESTASat, Nov 8 — Osaka Prefecture

RAZORS EDGE is a four-piece band from Osaka. Their circuit festival, STORMY DUDES FESTA, will be held again this year. It’s a circuit-style event that uses live music venues around America-mura. Centered on melodic hardcore and punk bands, it boasts a fiery lineup.

Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City BIGCAT / SUNHALL / ANIMA / Pangea / BRONZE / HOKAGE / SINKAGURA
Website	http://razorsedgejapan.com/sdf2024/index.html
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Yoshino Sound RoadSat, Nov 8 – Nara Prefecture

yoshino-music-street.com

Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Kamichi District, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture
Website	https://yoshino-music-street.com/

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Sakaiminato Citizens' Music FestivalNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Tottori Prefecture

mykoho.jp

Schedule	Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place	Sakaiminato City Civic Exchange Center, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture
Website	https://mykoho.jp/article/%E9%B3%A5%E5%8F%96%E7%9C%8C%E5%A2%83%E6%B8%AF%E5%B8%82/%E5%B8%82%E5%A0%B1%E3%81%95%E3%81%8B%E3%81%84%E3%81%BF%E3%81%AA%E3%81%A8-%E4%BB%A4%E5%92%8C6%E5%B9%B44%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7/%E3%81%BF%E3%81%AA%E3%81%A8%E7%A5%AD%E5%89%8D%E5%A4%9C%E7%A5%AD-%E3%80%8C%E5%A2%83%E6%B8%AF%E5%B8%82%E6%B0%91%E9%9F%B3%E6%A5%BD%E7%A5%AD%EF%BD%9E%E5%A4%8F%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9-2024-%EF%BD%9E/
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HazumismSat, 11/8 Ehime Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, November 8, 2025
place	Former Hiyoshi Elementary School, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Website	http://hazmism.net/
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MONGOL800 ga FESTIVAL What a Wonderful World!!Nov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Okinawa Prefecture

This is a festival hosted by MONGOL800, the Okinawan artists behind nationwide hit songs! And of course, it’s held in Okinawa! The lineup is insanely good. It’s shaping up to be an amazing music event where you can enjoy live performances surrounded by Okinawa’s beautiful seas and nature.