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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!

Osaka Prefecture

Gypsy Jazz Festival in OsakaSat 5/9 – Sun 5/10, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Concert Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://cabbageburdock.com/live/hasegawa-hikari-presents-gypsy-jazz-festival-in-osaka-2025/
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GALAXY PARKSun, May 24 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 24, 2026
placeOsaka-jō Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://galaxypark.jp/
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All-You-Can-Watch OsakaSat, Jul 4 – Osaka Prefecture

Mihoudai, the large circuit festival held every year across multiple live venues around Osaka’s Amerikamura, will be back this year. The lineup is carefully selected by the Mihoudai staff from bands they’ve seen live over the past year, so you can catch a slew of artists who are really on the rise. Looks like we can expect plenty of wonderful bands again this year, don’t you think?

ScheduleSaturday, July 4, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City BIGCAT / SUNHALL / SUNHALL WEST / SUNHALL B1F / JANUS / OSAKA MUSE / ANIMA / FANJtwice / DROP / BEYOND / VARON / BRONZE / club vijon / AtlantiQs / Pangea / Shinkaigaku (Shin-Kagura) / KING COBRA / hills Bread Factory / FANJ / CIRCUS Osaka / HOKAGE
Websitehttp://www.mihoudai.jp/
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SUMMER SONICFri 8/14–Sun 8/16, Osaka Prefecture

A flagship Japanese music festival that has been held since 2000. It features many renowned artists from both Japan and overseas and is an event that draws attention from around the world. A distinctive feature of Summer Sonic is that it’s an urban, touring-style festival. In addition to easy access, the lineups for the Tokyo and Osaka venues swap over the two days. So whichever venue you attend, if you go both days, you can see all the headliners.

ScheduleFri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026
placeExpo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.summersonic.com
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ONE & ONLY FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Red Brick Warehouse GLION MUSEUM
Websitehttps://unmaskalive.jp/
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KOYABU SONICSep 21 (Mon) – 23 (Wed), Osaka Prefecture

Koyabu Sonic is hosted by Chihiro Koyabu, a hugely popular TV personality known for Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. The event will take place over three days using Halls 2 and 5 at Intex Osaka. In addition to performances by the Yoshimoto Shinkigekis band—formed by Yoshimoto comedians who are expanding their activities across the country—many comedian stages are also planned.

ScheduleMon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026
placeIntex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.koyabusonic.com/
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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture

The outdoor rock festival HAZIKETEMAZARE, hosted by Osaka rock band HEY-SMITH, will be held again this year. It originally started as an event at live music venues, but later moved outdoors. It has finally become a staple of summer outdoor festivals. HAZIMAZA is an event full of playful spirit that only HEY-SMITH can deliver.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026
placeIzumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://haziketemazare.com
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