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

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.

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.

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.

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.