Rock Festival Calendar for October [2025–2026]
We’ve gathered festivals taking place in October that feature rock bands.
Autumn festivals are just as exciting as summer ones, with plenty of high-energy events.
The heat may be easing with the season, but the excitement at these events is far from cooling down.
- October Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for November [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for October [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for September [2025]
- November Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events including autumn festivals and outdoor rock fests
- September Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for December [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in May [2025]
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2025]: Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for June [2025]
Past events
Monkey Explosion FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City music zoo KOBE Taiyo to Tora (Sun and Tiger) / THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE / KOBE VARIT. live music club PADOMA / KINGS X / KOBE BLUE PORT / D×Q Kobe / KOBE108 |
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SUPER ROCK CITY HIROSHIMASat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City |
| Website | https://super-rockcity.com/ |
ZOZOFESSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Kanagawa Prefecture
This event, held as a student-only, free, lottery-invitation affair, is a music festival hosted by TOKYO FM and ZOZO, which operates fashion e-commerce sites. It was conceived to support students by giving them the chance to experience various events and concerts they missed due to cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup is also noteworthy, featuring both artists popular with younger generations and a star-studded roster that has led the music scene. The beauty of live shows is that the experiences you gain from encountering real music will add color to your life going forward.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | K-Arena Yokohama, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://zozo.jp/event/zozofes/#ticket |
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LOUD PARKMon, Oct 13 – Saitama Prefecture
LOUD PARK, a festival dedicated to metal. It’s a metal-focused rock fest featuring not only heavy metal but also thrash metal, metalcore, death metal, melodic speed metal, gothic metal, and hard rock. In recent years, BABYMETAL performed there and became a hot topic.
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, Saitama Super Arena |
| Website | https://www.loudpark.com/ |
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VIVA!Wonderland FestivalMon, Oct 13 – Kochi Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Natural Color Theater, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture |
| Website | https://lit.link/musicwonder2016 |
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LIVE AZUMASat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Fukushima Prefecture
Pay attention to the star-studded lineup at one of Fukushima Prefecture’s largest festivals, created by local Fukushima TV, Creativeman Productions (the organizer of Summer Sonic), and Flying Beko, a creative team formed by Fukushima natives. The spacious stadium venue—also used during the Olympics—offers more than just live performances by artists; it also features a rich array of free areas, including a market showcasing local Tohoku ingredients and art. It’s the perfect season for outdoor concerts, and well worth the trip to join!
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Azuma General Sports Park, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Website | https://liveazuma.jp/ |
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Chillin’ VibesSat, 10/18, Osaka Prefecture
As we grow older, it can feel increasingly difficult to make time to relax. Chillin’ Vibes is a festival where you can do just that—enjoy a laid-back time listening to music in a lush, green setting. As its title suggests, inspired by the term “chill time” derived from “chill out,” it’s the perfect opportunity to forget the busyness of everyday life, unwind in nature, and enjoy soothing music. Come out with a picnic mindset and have a relaxing day.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Momiji River Lawn Plaza |
| Website | https://chillin-vibes.com/ |
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