Rock Festival Calendar for September [2025–2026]
Many rock festivals held in September are going strong despite the typhoons.
There are tons of electrifying events like the Inazuma Rock Fes and various circuit-style festivals!
You’ll also find plenty of “I had no idea this existed!” kinds of festivals—definitely worth checking out.
- September Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for October [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for September [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Kyushu [2025]
- October Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of fall festivals, outdoor rock fests, and other music events
- Rock Festival Calendar for June [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- Summer Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for July [2025]
- November Music Festivals [2025]: A roundup of music events including autumn festivals and outdoor rock fests
- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
- Rock Festival Calendar for August [2025]
Past events
Apple Music FestivalSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Nagano Prefecture
It was started by an organizer who has lived in Matsumoto for many years and wanted to make the city he loves even better through music. Matsumoto hosts events like the classical Saito Kinen Festival and the summer festival Matsumoto Bonbon, but because there weren’t any events centered on youth-oriented popular music, the Ringo Music Festival focuses on popular music—including J-pop, as well as rock and hip-hop.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Alps Park, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://ringofes.info/ |
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KANSAI LOVERSSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kansailovers.com |
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Ishigaki MUSIC FESTIVALSun, Sep 28 – Iwate Prefecture
It is an outdoor music festival held in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. The event aims to revitalize the local community and offers free admission to all venues. In 2015, funds were raised through crowdfunding, making it an event created together with music-loving fans.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Morioka Castle Ruins (Iwate Park), Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ishigaki-fes.jp |
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Slow LIVE in KaruizawaSunday, 9/28, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Nagano Prefecture, Kitasaku District, Karuizawa Ohga Hall |
| Website | https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/slow/kk/ |
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