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

Hori DAY MUSICSun, Oct 5 — Fukuoka Prefecture

Schedule	Sun, Oct 5, 2025
place	Ishimaru-yama Park, Mizuma District, Fukuoka Prefecture
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Osaka AcoloadOct 6 (Mon) – 7 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture

It’s a circuit event held at live bars around Higashi-Shinsaibashi. As the title suggests, it focuses on acoustic performances, and you can relax and enjoy a variety of artists’ sets while having food and drinks at the bar.

Schedule	Mon–Tue, Oct 6–7, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Higashi-Umeda AZYTATE
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Burning JapanThu 10/9 – Mon 10/13, Gunma Prefecture

http://www.burningjapan.org

Schedule	Thursday, October 9, 2025 – Monday, October 13, 2025
place	Tsumagoi Ranch, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture
Website	https://www.burningjapan.org/

Tokutan Castle Curved House Music FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Iwate Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, October 11, 2025
place	Iwate Prefecture, Shiwa District, Tokutan Castle Ruins Park, Sasaki Family Magariya (traditional L-shaped house)
Website	https://magariyafes.amebaownd.com/

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