Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
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.
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Kansai Jazz Festival List [2026]
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- List of Camping Festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Complete Guide to Kansai Spring Festivals [2026]! Introducing Popular Events
- List of reggae festivals in Kansai [2026]
- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Nara Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
- Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
- West Japan Jazz Festivals [2026] JAZZ Street List
- Winter Music Festival in Western Japan [2026]
Past events
Kobe Jazz CentennialMon, Oct 13 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Higashi Yuenchi / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kobe Branch Front Plaza / Kobe International House Sunken Garden / Kobe Waterfront / TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES / Children’s Book Forest Kobe |
| Website | https://www.kobejazzcentennial.com/ |
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Festival of the Wind PeopleMon, Oct 13 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/kajipitofes/ |
Kasugano Music FestivalSun, 10/12 Nara Prefecture
Kasugano Music Festival is held with Kasuga Taisha as the main stage, alongside several stages set up in Nara Park and around the town. It’s a community-participation music festival aimed at city-building, featuring dedication performances, choral singing, and more. A market also appears at the main venue, where you can enjoy delicious food.
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | Kasuga Taisha, Nara City, Nara Prefecture / and multiple other venues |
| Website | https://kasuganofes.jp |
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Ibaraki Bakuon FestSat 10/4 – Sun 10/5, Osaka Prefecture
Ibaraki Bakuon Fest is pronounced “Ibaraki Bakuon Fest,” with “bakuon” written as “the sound of barley.” It’s a festival of beer and music. Also, “Fest” is the German way of saying “festival,” reflecting respect for and dedication to Germany, the home of beer. You can see that spirit in the featured food and the lineup of artists as well.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025 |
| place | Chuo Park, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://ibaraki-bakuon-fest.com/ |
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Kita-Ōe Twilight ConcertMon, 9/29 – Sun, 10/5, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Mon, Sep 29, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kitaoe.jp/ |
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Izumi-no-Kuni Jazz StreetSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
The Izumi no Kuni Jazz Street held in Izumi, Osaka. As the title “Jazz Street” suggests, various artists perform live at venues such as shops around town. Street performances are free to attend, so why not drop by and enjoy them?
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Izumi City, Ecole Izumi Amse Plaza (Head Office) / Izumi Disability Fureai Plaza Oasis / Izumi City Plaza / Osaka Toyopet Tribell Ibukino Store / Toyota Corolla Nankai Ibukino Store |
| Website | http://www.izumi-jazz.jp |
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NEYAGAWA DRIVE ROCK FES.Tue, 9/23 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Neyagawa Driving School, Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://neyagawa-ds.co.jp/rockfes/2024/ |