Autumn festival roundup in the Kansai area: a complete guide to the most popular events!
Music festivals that color Kansai’s autumn are once again being held one after another this year.
From atmospheric historic spots like Osaka Castle Outdoor Music Hall and Kyoto’s Umekoji Park to intimate, deep-cut live houses, we’ll introduce a wide range of autumn festivals unfolding across diverse venues.
It’s a chance to enjoy various cultures centered around encounters with music—from live performances by popular artists to local gourmet specialties.
Why not create heart‑pounding autumn memories through the uniquely flavored music festivals held throughout the Kansai region?
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October
Sakai Blues FestivalOsaka Prefecture, Sun 10/11–Mon 10/12
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, Oct 11–12, 2026 |
| place | Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, around Sakaihigashi Station (multiple live music venues) |
| Website | https://sakai-bluesfestival.com/ |
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Koriyama Music Festival “Gaku”Sunday, 10/11, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Nara Prefecture, Yamatokoriyama City, Kitakoriyamacho 211-3, DMG MORI Yamato Koriyama Castle Hall, etc. |
| Website | https://ongakusaigaku.com/ |
Totsukawa Village FestSunday, 10/11, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| place | Riverside Open Space, Uenoji, Totsukawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture |
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Yumekanae FesOct 17 (Sat)–18 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Matsubara Minami, Hanazono Central Park |
| Website | https://yumekanaefes.wixsite.com/yumekanaefes |
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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://haziketemazare.com |
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BorofestaOct 31 (Sat) – Nov 3 (Tue) Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026 |
| place | KBS Hall / METRO, Karasuma Kamichojamachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Appearance | [11/1] [KBS Hall] ROTH BART BARON / Seiko Oomori / Homecomings / Laura day romance / Moratorium / Furushitatori (Kudarinotori) / Korobuchika / and more / [11/1] [METRO] ExWHYZ / iVy / Thank You, Funk Marvin Gaye / and more / [11/2] [KBS Hall] group_inou / To the Lovers Predetermined in Advance / 88箇所巡礼 (Pilgrimage to 88 Sites) / Pasocom Music Club / THE HAMIDA SHE’S / TOKIMEKI☆JAMBOJAMBO / and more / [11/3] [KBS Hall] Sunny Day Service / tricot / Aooo / 171 / Limited Express (has gone?) / Jose / and more |
| Website | http://borofesta.jp |
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November
Recital by the Shores of Lake BiwaShiga Prefecture, Sat. 11/7–Sun. 11/8
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Nov 7–8, 2026 |
| place | Branch Otsukyo, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://2021biwako.wixsite.com/hotori/home |
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