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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!

Past events

Save The BirthdaySun, Sep 7 – Shiga Prefecture

Save The Birthday is a charity festival held every year in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Because it’s a charity event, admission and parking are free, making it easy to attend. However, there are donation activities at the venue, so it would be great if you could donate in proportion to how much you enjoyed the event and use the energy you received from the music to help others.

ScheduleSunday, September 7, 2025
placeKojinyama Park Sports Facilities, Outdoor Special Stage, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Websitehttps://savethebirthday.com/
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FAR EAST REGGAE CRUISEThu 9/11 – Tue 9/16, Tokyo Metropolis

How about going on a dream trip where you sail on a luxury cruise ship and enjoy club events every night? Reggae musicians active overseas and popular domestic DJ artists will all gather on board. Music brings people together beyond nationality and gender, doesn’t it? The time you share on a cruise with people who have the same interests will surely become a special memory. From fine dining restaurants and a casino to a pool, gym, and even a kids’ playroom, the activities are abundant. It’s the ultimate treat for yourself.

ScheduleThu, Sep 11, 2025 – Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Websitehttps://www.fareastreggaecruise.com/
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Kanazawa Jazz StreetFri 9/12 – Mon 9/15, Ishikawa Prefecture

Kanazawa Jazz Street is held under the concept of sharing jazz from Kanazawa—a city that honors tradition while embracing innovation—with the world. Aiming to be a festival where anyone can take part, it fosters交流 among a wide range of musicians and audience members—young and old, professional and amateur alike.

ScheduleFri, Sep 12–Mon, Sep 15, 2025
placeIshikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Hokkokushimbun Akabane Hall, etc.
Websitehttp://www.kanazawa-jazzstreet.jp

Miyama Music FestivalFri 9/12 – Mon 9/15, Kyoto Prefecture

ScheduleFri, Sep 12–Mon, Sep 15, 2025
placeKyoto Prefecture, Nantan City, Miyama Town / multiple locations within the town
Websitehttps://imayo-music.jp/miyama/

Rusutsu Resort Delicious Food FestivalSep 13 (Sat)–15 (Mon), Hokkaido

ScheduleSat, Sep 13–Mon, Sep 15, 2025
placeRusutsu Resort, Rusutsu-mura (Rusutsu Village), Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
Websitehttps://rusutsu.com/umaimon/

TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FESTHokkaido, Sat 9/13–Sun 9/14

ScheduleSat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
placeKirakira Performance, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido
Websitehttps://miraifest-tomakomai.jp/
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Jozenji Street Jazz FestivalSat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Miyagi Prefecture

A wide variety of artists will perform live at nearly 40 venues set up throughout downtown Sendai. Just like choosing your favorite dishes in a bustling cafeteria where people gather, the event is held with the hope that you’ll discover and savor your very own music from the wealth of sounds from around the world spilling across the city. That’s the true charm of a jazz street.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
placeVarious locations in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.j-streetjazz.com
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