September Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of autumn festivals, outdoor rock fests, 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.

I’ve put together a list of music events happening in September, including outdoor rock festivals, circuit-type festivals, and jazz street events.

Grateful for the chance to encounter amazing music again this year!

Past events

Black Ship CircusHokkaido, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21

http://www.kurofune-h.com

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place	Green Island, Hakodate Port, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Website	https://www.kurofune-h.com/

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AKABIRA CAMP BREAKHokkaido, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21

campbreak.com

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place	Hokkaido Akabira City Elm Highland Resort
Website	https://campbreak.com/
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Rock Wall Music Festival THE FINALSat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Yamagata Prefecture

http://www.gampeki.com

The concept of this festival is to discover various locations and hold a music festival in uncharted places. Since it used to be a quarry, the staging is set against majestic rock walls and sheer 50-meter cliffs. By leveraging techniques like projection mapping, we explore new possibilities.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place	Tsumewari Sekitei Park, Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture
Website	https://www.gampeki.com/
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YAMAFES.Sat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Fukushima Prefecture

http://www.fukushima-toyota.co.jp

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place	Numajiri Ski Resort, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture
Website	https://www.fukushima-toyota.co.jp/social-contribution/yamafes

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STARLIGHT×NEXTAGESat 9/20 – Sun 9/21, Tokyo

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place	Ariake Arena, Koto City, Tokyo
Website	https://www.starconlive.jp/
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NAKAYOSHI FES.Sat, Sep 20, Tokyo Metropolis

nakayoshifes.jp

Schedule	Saturday, September 20, 2025
place	Tokyo, Shibuya City: Spotify O-EAST / Spotify O-WEST / Spotify O-nest / Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE / club asia / WOMB LIVE
Website	https://nakayoshifes.jp/
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