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
Meat Reggae Festival – Kakogawa –Tue, Sep 23 – Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa City, Riverside Animal Forest Plaza |
| Website | https://nikureggae.com/ |
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Amatsuchi Music FestivalSun, Sep 21 - Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Amatsuchi Church, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Sumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/ |
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PEACE DAYSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture
PEACE DAY is a music festival that proudly bears peace in its title. In addition to live music, it features a variety of events such as talk sessions and activities. It’s a wonderful event where you can not only have fun but also learn something new!
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kansai Expo Venue |
| Website | https://peaceday.jp/ |
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://sw-fes.com/ |
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KAWASEMI MUSIC FESTIVALSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://funnyskash.net/kawasemi.html |
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Takatsuki Soul!!Sunday, September 14, Osaka Prefecture
It’s a free outdoor rock festival held in Takatsuki, a city also famous for its jazz festival. It’s a large event that draws around ten thousand people every year, but the goal is 300,000! It’s an exciting event with the potential to grow that big.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| place | Takatsuki Hankyu, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://takatsukidamashii.com |
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