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List of rock festivals in Kansai [2026]

Among the music festivals held in the Kansai region, we’ll introduce events that specialize in rock.

From artist-hosted festivals to circuit-style events that turn shops and music spots around town into stages, popular events are held every year.

A music scene and festival culture unique to Kansai has taken shape.

Shiga Prefecture

Inazuma Rock FesShiga Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Mon 9/21

Inazuma Rock, an outdoor rock festival with an uncompromising focus on Shiga Prefecture, organized by Takanori Nishikawa—who hails from Shiga and serves as a Shiga Hometown Tourism Ambassador—has been confirmed for this year as well. Held in an unbeatable setting by Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei, the event mainly features artists connected to Shiga or who have ties with Nishikawa. Part of the venue offers free admission, and there’s even a stage within the free area where you can enjoy live performances! Nishikawa is also known for his engaging talk segments, so it’ll be exciting to see how he fires up the crowd.

ScheduleSat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026
placeKusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Field
Websitehttps://inazumarock.com/2022/
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Past events

Dera Rock Festival Osaka EditionSun, Jan 11 – Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, January 11, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Club Joule / BRONZE / Shinkagura / Hokage, AtlantiQs
Websitehttps://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/
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Unlimited Calling OsakaSat, Jan 10 — Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, January 10, 2026
placeOsaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Zepp Osaka Bayside
Websitehttps://freehoudaicalling.com/
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Rock’n’Roll CircusSat 1/10 – Sun 1/11, Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, January 10–11, 2026
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / Starting Over / THE CASTLE / BLUE PORT
Websitehttps://sites.google.com/armtechpublishers.com/rockandrollcircus/home
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RADIO CRAZYDec 26 (Fri) – 29 (Mon), Osaka Prefecture

RADIO CRAZY, known as “RediKure,” is the annual year-end rock blowout. Held over two days at INTEX Osaka, RediKure features multiple stages where many popular artists deliver performances worthy of closing out the year.

ScheduleFri, Dec 26–Mon, Dec 29, 2025
placeIntex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://radiocrazy.fm/
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Nagata Grand MarchSat, 12/6, Hyogo Prefecture

It’s a festival hosted by the hugely popular youth punk band, Gagaga SP. The festival was organized out of a passionate desire to keep bands rooted in Kobe. All the performers are fiery artists whom Gagaga SP themselves genuinely want to share the stage with.

ScheduleSaturday, December 6, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, HoborStudio
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Neko FestSat, Nov 1 – Hyogo Prefecture

This is a circuit-style festival held at live music venues in Kobe, hosted by Arukara, a four-piece rock band from Kobe. Around 60 artists are scheduled to perform each year. You won’t want to take your eyes off Neko Fes, which has finally established itself as a staple circuit festival in the Kansai region.

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
placeHyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / ART HOUSE / KOBE
Websitehttp://nekofes.net/
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