September Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of autumn festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events

Calling himself a “walking melanin pigment,” Shigeru Matsuzaki has finally named the event he organizes “Kuro-Fes” (Black Fest). Not only bands, enka singers, and idols he’s close with, but even impressionists are on the lineup. There’s no festival other than Kuro-Fes that people of all ages can enjoy! If you like even one of the artists, you can’t miss such a star-studded lineup!

A lot of the up-and-coming artists everyone’s talking about will be performing. You can catch a wide range of acts all at once—from fresh faces lighting up the band scene to singers shaking up the acoustic world. Why not make it a memory to close out the summer?

Augusta Camp offers two main highlights: special sessions featuring artists from Office Augusta and unique collaborations based on fan requests. It’s a festival to look forward to, with a stage crafted by a united lineup of highly skilled artists!

Dubbed a “summer-camp-style” music festival, this multifaceted event repurposes a former elementary school. It’s packed with summer fun—not just music, but also food and ghost stories—and even offers camping.