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.
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Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe Shinkaichi Music FestivalHyogo Prefecture, Sat 5/9–Sun 5/10
The Kobe Shinkaichi Music Festival emphasizes that it is a “community music festival,” created with the hope that people who love music and festivals will take part, and that both performers and audiences will enjoy themselves. For two days, the streets of Shinkaichi are immersed in music—why not join in too?
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026 |
| place | Minatogawa Park / Shin-Kaichi Shopping Street area, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://ongakusai.shinkaichi.or.jp/ |
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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.
| Schedule | Sat–Mon, Sep 19–21, 2026 |
| place | Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Karasuma Peninsula Lawn Field |
| Website | https://inazumarock.com/2022/ |
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Nara Prefecture
CAMP ROCK FRIENDSSaturday, 4/25, Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| place | Oiwake Park, Nara City, Nara Prefecture |
| Website | https://crf.official.ec/ |
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Past events
We are Live projectMar 5 (Thu) – 8 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Thu, Mar 5–Sun, Mar 8, 2026 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://prbassontop.com/wlp2025se/ |
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.
| Schedule | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| place | Namba Hatch, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.hangekifes.com/ |
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