Osaka Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Osaka Prefecture.
Experience the uniquely diverse student culture you can only find in “Osaka, the city of commerce.”
Let’s go all out and enjoy the once-a-year festivities—flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining programs, live events, and more!
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Past events
School Festival | Osaka University of ArtsSun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Osaka Prefecture
Every year, numerous live performance booths are set up, and music can be heard from all around at the school festival. There are also many food stalls, and attractions like the haunted house are so popular that tickets sell out quickly. As you’d expect from an art university, the layout of the latter is unique and makes it fun to explore.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 469, Higashiyama, Kanan Town, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.osaka-geidai.ac.jp/geidai/ |
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Oto Festival | Osaka College of MusicSun, Nov 2 — Osaka Prefecture
The Osaka College of Music’s school festival is a very historic event that marked its 100th edition in 2015. As you’d expect from a music university, various stages feature band performances, wind instruments, piano recitals, and dance. With many highly polished performances to enjoy, it’s a school festival I highly recommend to music lovers.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-8, Shonai Saiwai-cho 1-chome, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | https://www.daion.ac.jp/ |
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Daion Festival | Osaka College of Music Junior College DivisionSun, Nov 2 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-8, Shonai Saiwai-cho 1-chome, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | https://www.daion.ac.jp/course/junior-college/ |
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Ikoma Festival | Kindai University Junior College DivisionNov 2 (Sun) – 4 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sun, Nov 2–Tue, Nov 4, 2025 |
| place | Kinki University Junior College, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kindai.ac.jp/jc/ |
Joint School Festival | Otemon Gakuin UniversitySun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Osaka Prefecture
This is the school festival of Otemon Gakuin University in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. Numerous food and activity stalls run by clubs and circles line the grounds. There’s sometimes a haunted house, too. The stage events featuring star-studded guests are a must-see.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 2-1-15 Nishi-Ai, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | https://www.otemon.ac.jp/ |
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Ryokushō Festival | Hannan UniversitySun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Osaka Prefecture
In addition to various food stalls and student performances on stage, there’s a packed lineup of events such as quizzes, bingo tournaments, and a stamp rally.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 5-4-33 Amami Higashi, Matsubara-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | https://hannandaigakusai.com/ |
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Shirasagi Festival | Osaka Metropolitan University (Nakamozu Campus)Sun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Osaka Prefecture
The Shirasagi Festival is held every autumn at Osaka Metropolitan University’s Nakamozu Campus. Every year it draws many visitors from the local community and bustles with activity. On stage, there are club-organized programs, and comedy shows liven up the event as well. Each year, the campus is decorated according to a specific theme.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://sagisai.net/ |
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