This month Matsuyama

Events & things to do in Matsuyama in October 2026

Festivals, fireworks and events in Matsuyama (Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, Okaido, Mitsuhama) in October 2026.

October 2026 — 6 events

Oct 3 (Sat) 1

Now on Oct 3 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 9:40～18:00（入場17:30まで）

Exhibitions Ehime Prefectural Art Museum Secondary source

Jimmy Ōnishi "Hometown" Exhibition (Ehime Prefectural Art Museum)

A large-scale original artwork exhibition focused on painter Jimmy Ōnishi's works.

Oct 5 (Mon) 2

Ended Oct 5 (Mon) – Oct 7 (Wed)

Festivals & rituals In front of Dogo Onsen Station and various locations throughout Matsuyama Secondary source

Matsuyama Autumn Festival (Dogo Onsen Grand Portable Shrine Parade)

The Matsuyama Autumn Festival features portable shrines colliding together in a spectacular display of strength.

Ended Oct 5 (Mon) – Oct 7 (Wed)

Festivals & rituals In front of Dogo Onsen Station, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture Secondary source

Matsuyama Dogo Autumn Festival

An autumn festival where you can witness spectacular portable shrines clashing together.

Oct 6 (Tue) 1

Ended Oct 6 (Tue) 18:30〜19:30

Music & stage Ehime Prefectural Cultural Hall Main Hall Secondary source

Music Live at Ehime Prefectural Cultural Hall Main Hall

A music live concert will be held at Ehime Prefectural Cultural Hall Main Hall.

Oct 10 (Sat) 1

Ended Oct 10 (Sat) 16:45〜17:30

Music & stage Ehime Prefectural Cultural Center (愛媛県県民文化会館), Main Hall Secondary source

Iyo Bank Presents Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Ehime Concert 2026

An outstanding concert featuring world-renowned performers.

Oct 11 (Sun) 1

Ended Oct 11 (Sun) – Oct 12 (Mon) 11日（日）開場 12:00 ／開演 13:00、12日（月・祝）開場 10:00 ／開演 11:00

Music & stage Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall (愛媛県県民文化会館) Secondary source

MATSUYAMA GROOVE FESTIVAL 2026

A 2-day idol festival held in Matsuyama City.