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

Mugishoku Oto Festival 2026 “After EXPO” is an urban festival where food and culture from over 40 countries gather, built on the international connections fostered through the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The venue is the Lower Plaza of Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. In addition to a large assembly of multinational foods, artists and groups who actually performed at the Expo will also appear. Admission is free, the event will be held rain or shine, and it will take place from March 13 to 15, 2026.

The Minoh Mimosa Festival is an event held in connection with Mimosa Day and International Women’s Day on March 8, aiming to promote the charms of the area and create tourism content through Minoh’s mimosa. At the venue, Q’s Mall Kayano Plaza in Minoh, there will be a variety of music stages including jazz, gospel, and steelpan, as well as a marketplace featuring mimosa-related products and photo spots. Surrounded by Minoh’s mimosa—renowned for having one of the highest shipment volumes in the Kansai region—this will be the second edition of the event, taking place in March 2026.