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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September
ONE & ONLY FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Red Brick Warehouse GLION MUSEUM |
| Website | https://unmaskalive.jp/ |
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Inazuma Rock FesShiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21
Inazuma Rock, an outdoor rock festival with an uncompromising focus on Shiga Prefecture, organized by Takanori Nishikawa—who hails from Shiga and serves as a Shiga Hometown Tourism Ambassador—has been confirmed for this year as well. Held in an unbeatable setting by Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei, the event mainly features artists connected to Shiga or who have ties with Nishikawa. Part of the venue offers free admission, and there’s even a stage within the free area where you can enjoy live performances! Nishikawa is also known for his engaging talk segments, so it’ll be exciting to see how he fires up the crowd.
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Field |
| Website | https://inazumarock.com/2022/ |
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KOYABU SONICSep 21 (Mon) – 23 (Wed), Osaka Prefecture
Koyabu Sonic is hosted by Chihiro Koyabu, a hugely popular TV personality known for Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. The event will take place over three days using Halls 2 and 5 at Intex Osaka. In addition to performances by the Yoshimoto Shinkigekis band—formed by Yoshimoto comedians who are expanding their activities across the country—many comedian stages are also planned.
| Schedule | Mon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026 |
| place | Intex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.koyabusonic.com/ |
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October
OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture
The outdoor rock festival HAZIKETEMAZARE, hosted by Osaka rock band HEY-SMITH, will be held again this year. It originally started as an event at live music venues, but later moved outdoors. It has finally become a staple of summer outdoor festivals. HAZIMAZA is an event full of playful spirit that only HEY-SMITH can deliver.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://haziketemazare.com |
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