Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary

A music circuit festival held in Osaka’s live house hotspot, America-mura, where fans of live house bands gather. It’s the perfect event for those who want to enjoy Osaka not just on the surface but down to its every corner. With many performing bands, it’s packed with value.

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.

Rainbow Hill is an outdoor festival held at the Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall. You could say it’s an event that signals the end of summer. In the past, despite facing various troubles—like a direct hit from a typhoon and power outages—Rainbow Hill has overcome those hurdles each time. What kind of drama awaits this year?

KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.