Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

This time, we’ll introduce free-admission festivals in the Kansai region.

There are many festivals organized by local communities that highlight the unique character of each area, making them fun for the whole family.

Festivals are also great places to discover new musicians.

Past events

Shingu City Citizens’ Music Festival (Rock Division)Sun, Jan 25 – Wakayama Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, January 25, 2026
place	Tanzaku Hall, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture
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Meriken Music Nights – WinterSun, Dec 7 – Hyogo Prefecture

meriken-music.com

Schedule	Sunday, December 7, 2025
place	Meriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://meriken-music.com/2024winter

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AWAJI STREET LIVE in SUMOTOSunday, 11/30, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, November 30, 2025
place	S BRICK, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture
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Koshien Machinaka Fest: Green Sound StadiumSunday, 11/30, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, November 30, 2025
place	Koshien Station Front Plaza, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://greensoundstadium.com/index.html

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Music Fantasy Festa!!Sunday, 11/30, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, November 30, 2025
place	Uzurano Airfield Ruins, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture
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Kofun Fest HanicottSun, Nov 23 — Osaka Prefecture

hanicotto.com

Schedule	Sunday, November 23, 2025
place	Imashirozuka Kofun Park, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://hanicotto.com/about/
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The Saiin FesSun, Nov 23 – Kyoto Prefecture

Saiin Fes is a free (tip-based) music festival held around Saiin in Kyoto. Since 2017, it has been held in spring, summer, and autumn. Not only live music venues but also cafes and shrines throughout the Saiin area become stages, filling the town with music for two days.

Schedule	Sunday, November 23, 2025
place	Kasuga Shrine, Saiin, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://saifes.net/
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