Kansai Music Festivals [2026]: Spotlight on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events
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.
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- List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Shiga Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Guide
- Complete Guide to Kansai Summer Festivals [2026]: Electrifying Stages and Performing Artists
- List of summer festivals in western Japan held during the summer vacation [2026]: Rock festivals and outdoor music festivals
- List of rock festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- Autumn Music Festival to be held in Western Japan [2026]
- List of reggae festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Summer Music Festival Held in Western Japan [2026]
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Past events
Save The BirthdaySun, Sep 7 – Shiga Prefecture
Save The Birthday is a charity festival held every year in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Because it’s a charity event, admission and parking are free, making it easy to attend. However, there are donation activities at the venue, so it would be great if you could donate in proportion to how much you enjoyed the event and use the energy you received from the music to help others.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Kojinyama Park Sports Facilities, Outdoor Special Stage, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://savethebirthday.com/ |
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POOOL FESTIVALSat 9/6 – Sun 9/7, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Sakai City, Ohama Park Pool |
| Website | https://poool-festival.com/ |
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NIGHT HIKINGSat 9/6 – Sun 9/7, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, Happy Lamp |
| Website | https://www.night-hiking.com/ |
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Ookini FestivalSat 9/6 – Sun 9/7, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 6–7, 2025 |
| place | Ookini Arena Maishima, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://matsuri.ookini.jp/ |
MUSIC CIRCUS Presents COMMON GROUND MUSIC FESTIVALSaturday, 8/30, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
| place | Matsuri at EXPO Arena inside the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai site, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://commongroundfes.com/ |
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Samurai Rock FestSat, Aug 30, Kyoto Prefecture
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A Samurai Rock Festival broadcast from the historic city of Kyoto! Naturally, it’s hosted by Kyoto’s own rock band, Inuningennyonzu. Even the stages have unique names like “Dog’s Death,” “Exposed Head,” and “Seppuku”! Look forward to the samurai who have gathered in Kyoto, with a declaration of war kicking things off!
| Schedule | Saturday, August 30, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, VOX hall / Ohako / VOX BAR |
| Website | https://japanesekatanasoun.wixsite.com/2025 |
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NanoboroAug 30 (Sat) – 31 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
Nanoboro Festa is a circuit-style festival held in Kyoto City. Compared to the star-studded lineup, the venues aren’t that large, so the uniquely frenzied atmosphere of the packed stages is addictive once you experience it. It’s also characterized by each performing artist having their own distinct worldview.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Live House nano / □□□'s place (home) / Cafe MADORAGU (Kissa Madoragu) |
| Website | https://borofesta.jp |
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