Osaka Festival Calendar [2026]: Music Festivals and Outdoor Events Summary

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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

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.

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026
place	Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	http://haziketemazare.com
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Past events

FootRock FesSun, Mar 8 — Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, March 8, 2026
place	Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://footrock.jp/footrock-fes/

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We are Live projectMar 5 (Thu) – 8 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Thu, Mar 5–Sun, Mar 8, 2026
place	Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://prbassontop.com/wlp2025se/

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HANGEKI FESSat, Feb 28 — Osaka Prefecture

Entertainment might be transformed by the power of young people. Organized by Y-PU ENTERTAINMENT, this is a new kind of festival planned and run mainly by university students. HANGEKI FES is being held with the desire to revitalize entertainment through our own efforts, at a time when everyday life can no longer be enjoyed as before due to the spread of COVID-19. Keep an eye on the lineup, featuring artists selected through auditions and picks curated by trend-savvy young generations. It’s a wonderful event where simply taking part lets you support entertainment in many different ways.