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

Kawasaki Jazz is a jazz festival that treats the entire city of Kawasaki as a grand stage. Embracing the memories rooted in its neighborhoods and landscapes, it creates opportunities for encounters and exchange through jazz, with a focus on what makes Kawasaki unique. Centered on “diversity” and “collaboration,” it promotes community development through music.

This is a DJ party held at The SUNSET Pier & Café in Inage Seaside Park every Saturday and Sunday from July through September. Admission is free, and some seats are available for a fee. The music genre changes each day, so it’s an event you can enjoy every weekend without getting bored!

A music festival held every year in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, featuring top-tier performers. The name “Takefu International Music Festival” comes from the city’s former name, Takefu. The program spans a wide range—from classical and contemporary works to traditional music. Why not take this opportunity to experience world-class sound?

Slow LIVE is an open-air festival held at Ikegami Honmon-ji, a temple in Tokyo with over 700 years of history. Embracing the principles of Slow Food in music as well, the event is guided by the concept of “let’s enjoy music slowly.” On the day, there is a single-stage setup with seating, and more changeover time than at typical festivals, so you can take your time not only with the live performances but also with food and more.