Are there free events in Japan in september 2026?

Yes — many events in Japan are free to attend, particularly traditional festivals and matsuri. Filter by 'Free only' to see free events.

Events in Japan — September 2026

There are 104 upcoming events across Japan in september 2026. Top picks include Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026, Memorial Service for the Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Events in Japan — September 2026

Kishiwada Danjiri MatsuriThe Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is one of Japan's most thrilli…

Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026 is a nationwide live music tou…

Memorial Service for the Victims of the Great Kanto EarthquakeThe Memorial Service for the Victims of the Great Kanto Eart…

Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo Collaboration Exclusive Merchandise — September ReleaseBlue Archive × Tobu Zoo is a collaboration merchandise relea…

Le Sserafim in FukuokaLE SSERAFIM is a South Korean girl group formed by HYBE Labe…

Lupin III: The Emerald Castle — Kabuki PerformanceLupin III: The Emerald Castle is a kabuki stage adaptation o…

CORTIS in YokohamaCORTIS is a music act performing at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama…

TOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.1) FINAL ONE-MANTOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.

“CHERRY POISON 2026”CHERRY POISON 2026 is a live music event scheduled at Shimok…

Saitama Stadium Fireworks — John Williams Fireworks 2026The John Williams Fireworks 2026 is a large-scale pyrotechni…

Vaundy ASIA ARENA TOUR 2026 "HORO"Vaundy ASIA ARENA TOUR 2026 'HORO' brings one of Japan's mos…

39 — Musical Theatre ProductionThe beloved Korean drama '39' makes its world premiere as a …

39 — Musical Theatre39 — Musical Theatre is a contemporary Japanese musical prod…

DIG FEST 2026DIG FEST 2026 is a music festival taking place in Sapporo in…

Kinokawa Hashimoto Summer BallThe Kinokawa Hashimoto Summer Ball is a regional community f…

Outside dandy一日限りの復活公演 「Get back our “innocence”」Outside dandy is a Japanese band staging a one-day-only reun…

Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.3Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.

Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe — RRR × TAKA"R"AZUKA ~√Rama~ | Pia Exclusive PerformanceThe Takarazuka Revue is one of Japan's most iconic and belov…

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 10th Anniversary Fair 2026 at animateThe Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

UP RUN Shin-Yokohama MarathonUP RUN Shin-Yokohama Marathon is a community running event o…

UNCHAIN Shogo Yoshida presents 30th Anniv. “Another departure -My Favorite Songs-“This is a special solo concert by Shogo Yoshida, frontman of…

Funny Girl — MusicalFunny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

RebirthRebirth, alongside Noto is a cultural exhibition opening at …

East Hokkaido TrekEast Hokkaido Trek is a multi-day guided trekking expedition…

SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical — Bomb Dog Arc & Luxury Cruise ArcSPY×FAMILY 2 Musical is the sequel stage production adapting…

SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical — Bomb Dog Arc & Luxury Cruise ArcSPY×FAMILY 2 Musical is the sequel stage production adapting…

ADRIAN SHERWOOD presents DUB SESSIONS 2026Dub Sessions 2026 is a live music event headlined by Adrian …

Onmyo Za2026Onmyo-Za is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in Kyoto in 1…

Disney on Classical ~ A Magical Night of Music 2026Disney on Classical is Japan's largest-scale orchestral Disn…

ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026Rock in Japan Festival is one of the largest and most belove…

Funny Girl — Broadway MusicalFunny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

ONE SAMURAI 3 — Mixed Martial Arts TournamentONE SAMURAI 3 is the third installment of ONE Championship's…

THE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ 2026 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYOTHE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ is a major …

ONE ＆ ONLY FESTIVAL 2026ONE & ONLY FESTIVAL 2026 is a music festival taking place in…

Aogiri High School: Chiyomi Chiyoura 2nd Solo Event Beyond the Future 2026 in ShinkibaThis is the 2nd solo event for Chiyomi Chiyoura, a virtual Y…

TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026 is an outdoor music festival held …

Natsume’s Book of Friends Animate Fair Exorcist Ver. 2026 at Animate Stores NationwideFreshly drawn 'Exorcist' concept illustrations give this Nat…

27th ANNIVERSARY TOUR SEASON2 "Incubation" ~ "White Dyed in Blue"The 27th Anniversary Tour Season 2 'Incubation' ~ 'White Dye…

[Rescheduled Performance] THE BOOGIE JACK 25th Encore Tour "LUMINARISM"THE BOOGIE JACK is a Japanese rock band celebrating their 25…

Stargazing New Moon Beach YogaStargazing New Moon Beach Yoga is an evening wellness event …

2026 September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)The Aki Basho (Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of six o…

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Grand FestivalThe Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Grand Festival is the premier annu…

Wonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection CaravanWonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection Carava…

Neutral ColorsNeutral Colors is a contemporary art exhibition held at the …

Hans Zimmer in YokohamaHans Zimmer Live is a spectacular touring concert production…

MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 in YurakuchoMAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 is a large-scale exhibition…

Chet FakerChet Faker is the stage name of Australian musician Nick Mur…

Hans Zimmer Live – The Next LevelHans Zimmer Live – The Next Level brings one of cinema's mos…

Ghost — The MusicalGhost — The Musical is a stage adaptation of the beloved 199…

ASHAsh is a veteran alternative rock band from Downpatrick, Nor…

Oregairu: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU × Cafe Lish Collaboration Cafe 2026 at ShogakukanThis is an official collaboration cafe event celebrating Ore…

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU × Nationwide POP UP SHOP Tour 2026 in Shibuya, Chiba and MoreMy Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Co…

Pat Guyton WorkshopThis is a special Pilates workshop hosted by Pilates Allianc…

Ultra Japan in TokyoUltra Japan is the official Japanese edition of Ultra Music …

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 — Japan's Most Thrilling FestivalThe Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is one of Japan's most celebra…

Ryokuousyoku Shakai Arena Tour 2026Ryokuoushoku Shakai Arena Tour 2026 is the band's second are…

Van Gogh and the Impressionists — Masterpieces from the Wallraf-Richartz MuseumThis major travelling exhibition brings 70 masterpieces from…

THE IDOLMASTER MILLION LIVE! 14thLIVE 2026 at Yoyogi National Stadium First GymnasiumTHE IDOLMASTER MILLION LIVE!

Unlucky MorpheusUnlucky Morpheus is a Japanese symphonic metal and power met…

Artist-in-Residence ExhibitionThis exhibition presents works created during the Artist Caf…

Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls vol.5 2026Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls vol.

IrisaVior pre.「蒼穹を引く vol.2」Indie Live Music in Tokyo 2026

Grave Friends Vol.6 ~The Mystery of Yokohama Grave Friends~Grave Friends Vol.

Uruma City Eisa FestivalThe Uruma City Eisa Festival is a large-scale celebration of…

『THE ATOM AGE IS HERE… THE FIENDISH RETURN OF BALZAC』THE ATOM AGE IS HERE… THE FIENDISH RETURN OF BALZAC is a liv…

The Weeknd in SaitamaThe Weeknd — Canadian R&B and pop superstar Abel Tesfaye — b…

Tour de Tohoku 2026Tour de Tohoku is an annual charity cycling event held along…

Water Capital Music Festival 2026Water Capital Music Festival 2026 is an outdoor music festiv…

Aguri Onishi & Shu Uchida YATTEKURU 2026 at Aruaru CityA two-part voice actor fan event starring Aguri Onishi and S…

Tour de Tohoku 2026 — Cycling Event Through Tsunami-Affected Coastal AreasTour de Tohoku is a long-distance cycling event that routes …

Nobuyuki Tsujii Special RecitalA special solo recital by Nobuyuki Tsujii, one of Japan's mo…

Noise Temple One-Man ~ Shinjuku Great Commotion Request Special!Noise Temple One-Man ~ Shinjuku Great Commotion Request Spec…

Himeji Minato Festival Fireworks 2026 — Quantity and Quality, We Love It AllThe Himeji Minato Festival Fireworks is an annual summer fir…

KOYABU SONIC 2026KOYABU SONIC (affectionately nicknamed 'Koya Sonic') is a ma…

King LearShakespeare's King Lear staged in Japanese at one of Tokyo's…

BABYMONSTER in OsakaBABYMONSTER is a seven-member multinational girl group signe…

Kenji Sawada Concert Tour 2026Kenji Sawada Concert Tour 2026 is a nationwide live music to…

BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR IN JAPANBABYMONSTER's 2026-27 World Tour makes a landmark stop at Ky…

FAN FUN CHARITY MATCH — Pro Baseball OB All-Star GameThe FAN FUN CHARITY MATCH is an exhibition baseball game fea…

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is one of Japan's most thrilli…

Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026
Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026 is a nationwide live music tou…

Memorial Service for the Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake
The Memorial Service for the Victims of the Great Kanto Eart…

Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo Collaboration Exclusive Merchandise — September Release
Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo is a collaboration merchandise relea…

Le Sserafim in Fukuoka
LE SSERAFIM is a South Korean girl group formed by HYBE Labe…

Lupin III: The Emerald Castle — Kabuki Performance
Lupin III: The Emerald Castle is a kabuki stage adaptation o…

CORTIS in Yokohama
CORTIS is a music act performing at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama…

TOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.1) FINAL ONE-MAN
TOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.

“CHERRY POISON 2026”
CHERRY POISON 2026 is a live music event scheduled at Shimok…

Saitama Stadium Fireworks — John Williams Fireworks 2026
The John Williams Fireworks 2026 is a large-scale pyrotechni…

Vaundy ASIA ARENA TOUR 2026 "HORO"
Vaundy ASIA ARENA TOUR 2026 'HORO' brings one of Japan's mos…

39 — Musical Theatre Production
The beloved Korean drama '39' makes its world premiere as a …

39 — Musical Theatre
39 — Musical Theatre is a contemporary Japanese musical prod…

DIG FEST 2026
DIG FEST 2026 is a music festival taking place in Sapporo in…

Kinokawa Hashimoto Summer Ball
The Kinokawa Hashimoto Summer Ball is a regional community f…

Outside dandy一日限りの復活公演「Get back our “innocence”」
Outside dandy is a Japanese band staging a one-day-only reun…

Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.3
Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.

Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe — RRR × TAKA"R"AZUKA ~√Rama~ | Pia Exclusive Performance
The Takarazuka Revue is one of Japan's most iconic and belov…

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 10th Anniversary Fair 2026 at animate
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

UP RUN Shin-Yokohama Marathon
UP RUN Shin-Yokohama Marathon is a community running event o…

UNCHAIN Shogo Yoshida presents 30th Anniv. “Another departure -My Favorite Songs-“
This is a special solo concert by Shogo Yoshida, frontman of…

Funny Girl — Musical
Funny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

Rebirth
Rebirth, alongside Noto is a cultural exhibition opening at …

East Hokkaido Trek
East Hokkaido Trek is a multi-day guided trekking expedition…

SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical — Bomb Dog Arc & Luxury Cruise Arc
SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical is the sequel stage production adapting…

SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical — Bomb Dog Arc & Luxury Cruise Arc
SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical is the sequel stage production adapting…

ADRIAN SHERWOOD presents DUB SESSIONS 2026
Dub Sessions 2026 is a live music event headlined by Adrian …

Onmyo Za2026
Onmyo-Za is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in Kyoto in 1…

Disney on Classical ~ A Magical Night of Music 2026
Disney on Classical is Japan's largest-scale orchestral Disn…

ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026
Rock in Japan Festival is one of the largest and most belove…

Funny Girl — Broadway Musical
Funny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

ONE SAMURAI 3 — Mixed Martial Arts Tournament
ONE SAMURAI 3 is the third installment of ONE Championship's…

THE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ 2026 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
THE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ is a major …

ONE ＆ ONLY FESTIVAL 2026
ONE & ONLY FESTIVAL 2026 is a music festival taking place in…

Aogiri High School: Chiyomi Chiyoura 2nd Solo Event Beyond the Future 2026 in Shinkiba
This is the 2nd solo event for Chiyomi Chiyoura, a virtual Y…

TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026
TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026 is an outdoor music festival held …

Natsume’s Book of Friends Animate Fair Exorcist Ver. 2026 at Animate Stores Nationwide
Freshly drawn 'Exorcist' concept illustrations give this Nat…

27th ANNIVERSARY TOUR SEASON2 "Incubation" ~ "White Dyed in Blue"
The 27th Anniversary Tour Season 2 'Incubation' ~ 'White Dye…

[Rescheduled Performance] THE BOOGIE JACK 25th Encore Tour "LUMINARISM"
THE BOOGIE JACK is a Japanese rock band celebrating their 25…

Stargazing New Moon Beach Yoga
Stargazing New Moon Beach Yoga is an evening wellness event …

2026 September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)
The Aki Basho (Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of six o…

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Grand Festival
The Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Grand Festival is the premier annu…

Wonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection Caravan
Wonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection Carava…

Neutral Colors
Neutral Colors is a contemporary art exhibition held at the …

Hans Zimmer in Yokohama
Hans Zimmer Live is a spectacular touring concert production…

MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 in Yurakucho
MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 is a large-scale exhibition…

Chet Faker
Chet Faker is the stage name of Australian musician Nick Mur…

Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level
Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level brings one of cinema's mos…

Ghost — The Musical
Ghost — The Musical is a stage adaptation of the beloved 199…

ASH
Ash is a veteran alternative rock band from Downpatrick, Nor…

Oregairu: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU × Cafe Lish Collaboration Cafe 2026 at Shogakukan
This is an official collaboration cafe event celebrating Ore…

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU × Nationwide POP UP SHOP Tour 2026 in Shibuya, Chiba and More
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Co…

Pat Guyton Workshop
This is a special Pilates workshop hosted by Pilates Allianc…

Ultra Japan in Tokyo
Ultra Japan is the official Japanese edition of Ultra Music …

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 — Japan's Most Thrilling Festival
The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is one of Japan's most celebra…

Ryokuousyoku Shakai Arena Tour 2026
Ryokuoushoku Shakai Arena Tour 2026 is the band's second are…

Van Gogh and the Impressionists — Masterpieces from the Wallraf-Richartz Museum
This major travelling exhibition brings 70 masterpieces from…

THE IDOLMASTER MILLION LIVE! 14thLIVE 2026 at Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
THE IDOLMASTER MILLION LIVE!

Unlucky Morpheus
Unlucky Morpheus is a Japanese symphonic metal and power met…

Artist-in-Residence Exhibition
This exhibition presents works created during the Artist Caf…

Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls vol.5 2026
Ichiban Kuji BLEACH Stirring Souls vol.

IrisaVior pre.「蒼穹を引く vol.2」
Indie Live Music in Tokyo 2026

Grave Friends Vol.6 ~The Mystery of Yokohama Grave Friends~
Grave Friends Vol.

Uruma City Eisa Festival
The Uruma City Eisa Festival is a large-scale celebration of…

『THE ATOM AGE IS HERE… THE FIENDISH RETURN OF BALZAC』
THE ATOM AGE IS HERE… THE FIENDISH RETURN OF BALZAC is a liv…

The Weeknd in Saitama
The Weeknd — Canadian R&B and pop superstar Abel Tesfaye — b…

Tour de Tohoku 2026
Tour de Tohoku is an annual charity cycling event held along…

Water Capital Music Festival 2026
Water Capital Music Festival 2026 is an outdoor music festiv…

Aguri Onishi & Shu Uchida YATTEKURU 2026 at Aruaru City
A two-part voice actor fan event starring Aguri Onishi and S…

Tour de Tohoku 2026 — Cycling Event Through Tsunami-Affected Coastal Areas
Tour de Tohoku is a long-distance cycling event that routes …

Nobuyuki Tsujii Special Recital
A special solo recital by Nobuyuki Tsujii, one of Japan's mo…

Noise Temple One-Man ~ Shinjuku Great Commotion Request Special!
Noise Temple One-Man ~ Shinjuku Great Commotion Request Spec…

Himeji Minato Festival Fireworks 2026 — Quantity and Quality, We Love It All
The Himeji Minato Festival Fireworks is an annual summer fir…

KOYABU SONIC 2026
KOYABU SONIC (affectionately nicknamed 'Koya Sonic') is a ma…

King Lear
Shakespeare's King Lear staged in Japanese at one of Tokyo's…

BABYMONSTER in Osaka
BABYMONSTER is a seven-member multinational girl group signe…

Kenji Sawada Concert Tour 2026
Kenji Sawada Concert Tour 2026 is a nationwide live music to…

BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN
BABYMONSTER's 2026-27 World Tour makes a landmark stop at Ky…

FAN FUN CHARITY MATCH — Pro Baseball OB All-Star Game
The FAN FUN CHARITY MATCH is an exhibition baseball game fea…

Rin Kurusu YATTEKURU 2026 in Kokura Aruaru City
Rin Kurusu YATTEKURU 2026 is a live fan event featuring voic…