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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Osaka Prefecture
RUE-FESJuly 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://ruefes.com/ |
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.
| Schedule | Fri, Aug 14–Sun, Aug 16, 2026 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.summersonic.com |
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RUSH BALLAug 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), 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 | Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.rushball.com/ |
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ONE & ONLY FESTIVALSat 9/12–Sun 9/13, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Red Brick Warehouse GLION MUSEUM |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Mon–Wed, Sep 21–23, 2026 |
| place | Intex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.koyabusonic.com/ |
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