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Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events

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.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Live performances resonating from vast outdoor stages, the electric energy created by artists and fans as one, and making memories with friends.

This year, a variety of unique music festivals will once again be held across the Kansai region.

In these special spaces where diverse genres—rock, pop, jazz, and more—intertwine, why not experience irreplaceable moments of excitement?

In this article, we introduce standout outdoor festivals and event information.

Past events

Biwako Jazz HigashiomiApr 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
place	Shiga Prefecture, Higashiomi City, around Omi Railway Yokaichi Station to the Higashiomi City Hall area
Website	http://biwako-jazzfes.com/
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Melody of the StarsApril 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
place	Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://r.goope.jp/hoshinokanadefes/
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DAISEN MUSIC FESTIVALSunday, April 19, Osaka Prefecture

This is a free music festival held in a special area of Daisen Park in Sakai, Osaka, where you can enjoy music and dance while experiencing the allure of the UNESCO World Heritage Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group. With support from the City of Sakai, powerful live music and dance performances by artists will unfold, aiming to create a special day where many people can come together. It will be a one-day event on April 19, 2026, and is an easy outing for families and friends.

4/19 (Sun) DAISEN MUSIC FESTIVAL at Daisen Park (in front of the World Heritage Site Nintoku Emperor’s Mausoleum) CM

DAISEN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Schedule	Sunday, April 19, 2026
place	Special Area, Daisen Park, 1-4-3 Higashi-Ueno Shiba-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Appearance	【1/1】RUDEBWOY FACE / RUEED / RYO THE SKYWALKER / EXPRESS / 775 / ARARE / POWER WAVE / REKID / FRANKIE PARIS / WOOD MAN / KURO / CORONA / W.P.S【1/1】BASS MASTER / MY STAR【1/1】AIR KING
Website	https://sites.google.com/view/daisenmusicfestival/
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Acoustic FestivalSunday, 4/19, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, April 19, 2026
place	Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City VARIT. / Kobe Kitano Nosta 3F Stella Hall (Former Kitano Elementary School Auditorium) / Toa Hall / The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya “CANVAS Lounge” / Ageha Base / Kobe Chicken George / Club Gekkaisei / live music club PADOMA / KOBE BLUEPORT / MUSIC ZOO KOBE Taiyo to Tora / Ikuta Shrine
Website	https://acoustic-festival.jp/
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PONO projectSat–Sun, Apr 18–19, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	April 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), 2026
place	Yumebutai 2, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Awaji Yumebutai Lawn Plaza
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Unknown Station Chihayaakasaka Outdoor Music Festival SpringSaturday, April 18, Osaka Prefecture

chihaya-class.com

Schedule	Saturday, April 18, 2026
place	Michi-no-Eki Chihaya Akasaka, 7 Nigawarabe, Chihayaakasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://chihaya-class.com/archives/3586

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AWAJI PARKING FESTIVALSat, 4/18, Hyogo Prefecture

AWAJI PARKING FESTIVAL vol.3 is a cultural event that guides people to a paradise from the open seashore of Awaji Island. The venue is Taga-no-hama Beach in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s a one-day event where live music, DJs, food, and art intersect. For the Special Live, YOUTH OF ROOTS—one of Japan’s leading reggae bands—will perform, creating a relaxed, unhurried time away from the busyness of everyday life. Scheduled for April 2026.

Schedule	Saturday, April 18, 2026
place	Taga-no-hama Beach, 2476-3 Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Appearance	youth of roots / bbb / dj s.o.l / 91wine / miyacii / nakarchy / onion vibration
Website	https://parkingawaji.peatix.com/
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