September Music Festivals [2025–2026]: A roundup of autumn festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
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!
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- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
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Past events
FFKT Izu ShirahamaSep 27 (Sat) – 28 (Sun), Shizuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Shizuoka Prefecture, Shimoda City, Hotel Izu Kyuu |
| Website | https://ffkt.jp |
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KANSAI LOVERSSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kansailovers.com |
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Izumi-no-Kuni Jazz StreetSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
The Izumi no Kuni Jazz Street held in Izumi, Osaka. As the title “Jazz Street” suggests, various artists perform live at venues such as shops around town. Street performances are free to attend, so why not drop by and enjoy them?
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Izumi City, Ecole Izumi Amse Plaza (Head Office) / Izumi Disability Fureai Plaza Oasis / Izumi City Plaza / Osaka Toyopet Tribell Ibukino Store / Toyota Corolla Nankai Ibukino Store |
| Website | http://www.izumi-jazz.jp |
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Swing Jazz CruiseHyogo Prefecture, Sat 9/27 – Sun 9/28
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland |
| Website | http://sjckobe.com |
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Ai-Support Art Tottori FestivalTottori Prefecture, Sat 9/27–Sun 9/28
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Tottori Prefecture, Tottori City, Torigin Bunka Kaikan (Torigin Cultural Hall) |
| Website | https://aisupport-matsuri.jp/ |
PARC ONSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka PARCO |
| Website | https://fukuoka.parco.jp/page/parcon2024/ |
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MUSIC CITY TENJINSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Fukuoka Prefecture
MUSIC CITY TENJIN is the largest music festival in Fukuoka Prefecture, drawing over 100,000 attendees each year. It has been held since 2002 with the aim of revitalizing the Tenjin area and improving Fukuoka’s music environment. Performers are recruited through an open call, and applications are accepted regardless of performance style or musical genre.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Lion Plaza / Mewside STAGE |
| Website | http://www.musiccitytenjin.com |
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