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

Oku-Aizu FestivalSun, Sep 14 — Fukushima Prefecture

http://www.oku-fes.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 14, 2025
place	Fukushima Prefecture, Onuma District, Kaneyama Town, Numazawa Lakeside Campground
Website	https://www.oku-fes.com/

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PUNK LIVES!Sun, Sep 14 — Kanagawa Prefecture

punklives-festival.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 14, 2025
place	CLUB CITTA’, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Website	https://punklives-festival.com/
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Taikoyama JamboreeSun, Sep 14 — Toyama Prefecture

http://www.toyamap.or.jp

Schedule	Sunday, September 14, 2025
place	Toyama Prefecture, Imizu City, Kenmin Park Taikoyama Land
Website	https://www.toyamap.or.jp/taikou-land/event_calendar/list.php?post_id=5539
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minokamo BAND FESTASun, 9/14, Gifu Prefecture

http://www.minokamobandfesta.net

Schedule	Sunday, September 14, 2025
place	Kamo-ru, Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture
Website	https://www.minokamobandfesta.net/
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Takatsuki Soul!!Sunday, September 14, Osaka Prefecture

takatsukidamashii.com

It’s a free outdoor rock festival held in Takatsuki, a city also famous for its jazz festival. It’s a large event that draws around ten thousand people every year, but the goal is 300,000! It’s an exciting event with the potential to grow that big.