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
Amma Ruins Music FestivalSun, Sep 28 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Amanai Iseki Park, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://amaotofes.com/ |
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Hattori Ryokuchi Rainbow HillSun, Sep 28 – Osaka Prefecture
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?
| Schedule | Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Concert Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://rainbowhill.jp |
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KANSAI LOVERSSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
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.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kansailovers.com |
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Izumi-no-Kuni Jazz StreetSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
The Izumi no Kuni Jazz Street held in Izumi, Osaka. As the title “Jazz Street” suggests, various artists perform live at venues such as shops around town. Street performances are free to attend, so why not drop by and enjoy them?
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Izumi City, Ecole Izumi Amse Plaza (Head Office) / Izumi Disability Fureai Plaza Oasis / Izumi City Plaza / Osaka Toyopet Tribell Ibukino Store / Toyota Corolla Nankai Ibukino Store |
| Website | http://www.izumi-jazz.jp |
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NEYAGAWA DRIVE ROCK FES.Tue, 9/23 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Neyagawa Driving School, Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://neyagawa-ds.co.jp/rockfes/2024/ |