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

Cajon Festival HAKO FES TokyoMon, 11/24, Tokyo Metropolis

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HAKO FES is a festival filled with cajóns that began in 2013. With each passing year, the venues have grown larger, and this year it’s scheduled to take place in Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo. In addition to performances by cajón players, there will also be talk sessions by cajón craftsmen, making it truly a day immersed in all things cajón.

Schedule	Monday, November 24, 2025
place	Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Website	https://hakofes.com/
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TASOGARE IN THE PARKMon, Nov 24 — Osaka Prefecture

Schedule	Monday, November 24, 2025
place	Namu Shipyard Ruins, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
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BONIN ISLAND JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.boninislandjazz.com

Schedule	Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
place	Chichijima, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo
Website	https://www.boninislandjazz.com/
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BONIN ISLNAD JAZZThu, Nov 27 – Tue, Dec 2, Tokyo Metropolis

Schedule	Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
place	Ogasayama Park Festival Plaza, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo
Website	https://www.boninislandjazz.com/
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Hakodate Christmas FantasySat 11/29 – Thu 12/25 Hokkaido

http://www.hakodatexmas.com

This is a Christmas event held in Hakodate, Hokkaido. While the event itself runs from December 1 to 25, “Fantastic Eve” takes place on the 23rd and 24th, and a “Christmas Night Ceremony” is held on the evening of the 25th. Since it’s Hokkaido, there’s a high chance of a white Christmas, making this one of the Christmas events you’ll definitely want to check out.

Schedule	Saturday, November 29, 2025 – Thursday, December 25, 2025
place	Around the Red Brick Warehouse District, Suehiro-cho, Hokkaido
Website	http://www.hakodatexmas.com

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Atami Future Music FestivalNov 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Shizuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Nov 29–30, 2025
place	Shizuoka Prefecture, Atami City, Atami Station Front Shopping Street / Atami Station Front Sunset Beach
Website	http://www.makigami.com/atamimirai.html
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