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

PLACESun, Sep 21 — Ibaraki Prefecture

http://www.place-hitachi.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Kawaraigo Kitahama Sports Plaza, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Website	https://www.place-hitachi.com/
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Murakko FestSun, 9/21, Gunma Prefecture

towngunma.jp

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Gunma Prefecture, Oizumi Town, Central Community Center
Website	https://towngunma.jp/pickupg/pickupg-murakkofes22/

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Starry Sky Music FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Aichi Prefecture

http://www.hoshizora-music-fes.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Kitashitara District, Toei Dome
Website	https://www.hoshizora-music-fes.com/
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PEACE DAYSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture

peaceday.jp

PEACE DAY is a music festival that proudly bears peace in its title. In addition to live music, it features a variety of events such as talk sessions and activities. It’s a wonderful event where you can not only have fun but also learn something new!

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kansai Expo Venue
Website	https://peaceday.jp/
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture

sw-fes.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://sw-fes.com/
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Kyoto Ichijoji FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Kyoto Prefecture

fest.ichijoji.net

A circuit-style event that has been held every year in Kyoto’s Ichijoji area! It’s a live music event featuring a wide range of musicians, from popular artists active nationwide to young local bands. It looks set to be an event where you can really experience the atmosphere of Ichijoji.