Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music festivals held in Osaka all at once!
When it comes to music festivals in Osaka, there’s a packed lineup of events featuring popular artists from Japan and abroad—such as SUMMER SONIC, held every summer, its spin-off events, and massive indoor festivals at the end of the year.
Another hallmark of Osaka’s events is their variety: from urban-style circuit festivals that use multiple live venues, to events in Osaka Castle Park, to seaside festivals where you can see the ocean—there’s something for every taste.
Find an event that interests you and be sure to check it out in person!
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Past events
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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Hirakata-juku Jazz Street+Sat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Osaka Prefecture
The Hirakata-juku Jazz Street is an initiative led by a citizens’ group and has grown to attract as many as 10,000 attendees. Marking the 70th anniversary of the city’s incorporation this year, under the slogan “Hirakata City: 70 Years of Dreams, Soaring Even Higher,” they are taking a flexible approach—without limiting themselves to jazz—to energize the city.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025 |
| place | Hirakata-shi, Osaka Prefecture / Hirakata-shi Station and nearby venues |
| Website | https://www.hira-jazz.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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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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RUSH BALLSat 8/30 – Sun 8/31, Osaka Prefecture
RUSH BALL is a summer tradition of Osaka’s rock scene that has been held since 1999. The venue, Izumiotsu Phoenix, faces the sea, where you can feel the ocean breeze, and its sprawling lawns make for an incredibly comfortable festival experience. The lineup never disappoints—expect everything from staple festival veterans to promising young newcomers!
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Aug 30–31, 2025 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.rushball.com/ |
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