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

Meat Reggae Festival – Kakogawa –Tue, Sep 23 – Hyogo Prefecture

nikureggae.com

Schedule	Tuesday, September 23, 2025
place	Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa City, Riverside Animal Forest Plaza
Website	https://nikureggae.com/
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Edo JazzFri, 9/26, Tokyo Metropolis

edojazz.jp

Schedule	Friday, September 26, 2025
place	Kanze Noh Theater, Chuo City, Tokyo
Website	https://edojazz.jp/
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Takasaki Music FestivalFri, 9/26 – Mon, 10/13, Gunma Prefecture

http://www.takasakiongakusai.jp

Schedule	Fri, Sep 26, 2025 – Mon, Oct 13, 2025
place	Takasaki City Theatre, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
Website	http://www.takasakiongakusai.jp/
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GO OUT CAMPFri 9/26 – Sun 9/28, Shizuoka Prefecture

http://www.gooutcamp.jp

GO OUT CAMP is a festival organized by the outdoor magazine GO OUT. What’s more, it’s held at Fuji Auto Campground Fumoto Village, and there are ticket options that include a campsite fee. It’s a festival where you can enjoy the outdoors in a comprehensive way, even beyond the music—there’s no reason not to join.

Schedule	September 26 (Fri)–28 (Sun), 2025
place	Fumotoppara Campground, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Website	http://www.gooutcamp.jp/goc/
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Satsudora FesHokkaido, Sat 9/27 – Sun 9/28

satudora-fes.jp

Schedule	Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
place	Tsudome, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Website	https://satudora-fes.jp/
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RINGO MUSIC FES.Sat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Aomori Prefecture

http://www.ringomusicfes.com

Schedule	Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
place	Apple Park, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
Website	https://www.ringomusicfes.com/
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Ihatov Music FestivalSat 9/27–Sun 9/28, Iwate Prefecture

ihatov.main.jp

Schedule	Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
place	Iwate Prefecture, Hanamaki City, Nahan Plaza / COMZ Hall Multipurpose Plaza
Website	http://ihatov.main.jp/m-fes/
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