Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary
Osaka Prefecture has plenty of venues where festivals are held, including outdoor music halls, large seaside venues, and multiple live houses in the city center.
In addition to excellent transportation access, the energy of the city perfectly matches the excitement of festivals.
Another highlight is that distinctive events are held all year round, regardless of the season.
In this article, we’ll introduce music festivals held in Osaka Prefecture.
If you’re thinking, “There are too many intriguing festivals to choose from!” or “I want to go to a festival but it’s my first time, so I want recommendations,” please use this as a reference.
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Osaka Prefecture
ZASSO. ~Amerikamura Elephant 15th Anniversary~Tue, Sep 22, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| place | Osaka-jo Hall, 3-1 Osaka-jo, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
LEOFESSat, 9/26 Osaka Prefecture

| Schedule | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| place | Rinku Outdoor Cultural Music Hall, 1-271 Rinku Orai-kita, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Appearance | LEODRAT |
| Website | https://leodrat.com/ |
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NEIGHBORGOOD MUSIC FESTIVALSat, 10/3 Osaka Prefecture
NEIGHBORGOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL is a community-driven music festival launched by volunteers in Yao, Osaka. Curry shop owners, flower growers, musicians, and other neighborhood friends come together under the vision of “placing music right next to everyday life and connecting the city, people, and culture.” At the Kyūhōji Ryokuchi Landscape Plaza, the festival brings together good music and a good market, and is cherished as a fun event that links the areas of Yao, Higashi-Osaka, and Hirano Ward. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| place | Shukei Plaza, Kyuhoji Ryokuchi, 323 Nishikuboji, Yao City, Osaka Prefecture |
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Sakai Blues FestivalOsaka Prefecture, Sun 10/11–Mon 10/12
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, Oct 11–12, 2026 |
| place | Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, around Sakaihigashi Station (multiple live music venues) |
| Website | https://sakai-bluesfestival.com/ |
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Yumekanae FesOct 17 (Sat)–18 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026 |
| place | Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Matsubara Minami, Hanazono Central Park |
| Website | https://yumekanaefes.wixsite.com/yumekanaefes |
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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALSat 10/24 – Sun 10/25, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://haziketemazare.com |
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Miryō Music FestivalSunday, 11/15, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| place | PURPLE HALL, 2-7-15 Dōmyōji, Fujiidera-shi, Osaka Prefecture |
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