October Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of fall fests, outdoor rock festivals, and other music events
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!
- Rock Festival Calendar for October [2025]
- November Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events including autumn festivals and outdoor rock fests
- September Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for November [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- [Held in 2025] Recommended Music Festivals: A roundup of outdoor festivals and major rock festivals you should visit at least once
- Autumn Music Festival in Western Japan [2025]
- Nationwide Camp-in Festivals [2025] Outdoor Festival List
- Autumn Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2025]
- Tokyo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- August Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of summer festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
Past events
STAND UP! CLASSIC FESTIVALSat 10/4 – Sun 10/5, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Minato Mirai Hall, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://standupclassicfes.jp/ |
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Tsuzuki Pop FestivalSat, Oct 4 – Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Skip Plaza, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://rock-circle.yokohama/t-pop/ |
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PIA MUSIC COMPLEXSat 10/4 – Sun 10/5, Kanagawa Prefecture
The title MUSIC COMPLEX reflects our desire to help you establish “entertainment that’s uniquely yours” through encounters with new music. With a lineup of trending artists, it’s shaping up to be the ultimate rock festival!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Pia Arena MM, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://piamusiccomplex.com/ |
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MAEBASHI BAR STREETSat 10/4 – Sun 10/5, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Ekimae-dori, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | https://maebashi-bar-street.com/ |
Fairy Tale Forest FestSat, Oct 4 — Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Otogi-no-Mori Park, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://otoginomorifes.com/ |
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Niigata Music FestivalSat 10/4–Sun 10/5, Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Furumachi Rururu Plaza / Daishi Hokuetsu Hall and others |
| Website | https://www.niigataongakusai.com/ |
Norikura Highlands Eco-Friendly FestivalSat, Oct 4 — Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| place | Misuzu Onsen Auto Campground, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://norikura-natureweek-festival2024.studio.site/ |
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