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

Banshu Goja FestSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji City, Marine Resort Himeji Shirahama
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Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture

awajishimasumotolovefes.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Sumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/
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Amatsuchi Music FestivalSun, Sep 21 - Shiga Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Amatsuchi Church, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture

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Yadorigi Outdoor LiveTue, 9/23, Fukushima Prefecture

Schedule	Tuesday, September 23, 2025
place	Odaka Yadorigi, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
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Brazilian Music FestivalTuesday, September 23, Tokyo Metropolis

http://www.jbofa.or.jp

A Brazilian music festival held in Akasaka, Tokyo. When it comes to Brazilian music, bossa nova and samba are famous, right? Here, hosted by the Japan Association for the Promotion of Brazilian Music, you can experience performances by artists who have trained in Brazil itself. Since it’s not outdoors, you can take your time and fully enjoy the more eccentric pieces. If you’re interested in world music or want to listen to something a bit more grown-up, be sure to drop by.