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

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

We’ve put together a roundup of music events happening in October, including outdoor rock festivals, circuit-style festivals, and jazz street events.

We’re grateful to have the chance to encounter wonderful music again this year at events like Aomori Rock Festival, earth garden, Yokohama Jazz Promenade, and BOROFESTA!

Past events

TAMATAMA FESTIVALSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

tamatamafes.com

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Tama Center Station, Tama City, Tokyo / Nearby Venues
Website	https://tamatamafes.com/
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Sumida Street Jazz FestivalSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

sumida-jazz.jp

Held since 2010, this event features performances by a variety of artists at multiple venues across Sumida Ward. There are also programs designed for young children, making it a recommended event for families with kids.

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Kinshicho Station / Ryogoku Station / Tokyo Skytree area, Sumida City, Tokyo
Website	http://sumida-jazz.jp
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SHIBUYA MUSIC SCRAMBLESat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

shibuyamusicscramble.tokyo

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Dogenzaka Center Building, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Website	http://shibuyamusicscramble.tokyo/
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GIGA / GIGA SONICSat, Oct 18 — Chiba Prefecture

gigagiga-sonic.com

Schedule	Saturday, October 18, 2025
place	Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Website	https://gigagiga-sonic.com/
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