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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- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
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Past events
Bands Shock REVOLUTIONOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://2023-vm.banz.jp/ |
Monkey Explosion FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City music zoo KOBE Taiyo to Tora (Sun and Tiger) / THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE / KOBE VARIT. live music club PADOMA / KINGS X / KOBE BLUE PORT / D×Q Kobe / KOBE108 |
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KANSAI LOVERSSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kansailovers.com |
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Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Sumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/ |
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://sw-fes.com/ |
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MASTER COLISEUMSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
Master Colosseum—aka Masukoro. The original festival of sound by bands, for bands! It’s an outdoor live event where the real thrill is the skirmishes between rival acts. It’s grown bigger every year, and we deliver a more robust lineup than ever.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://mscl56.com/ |
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Save The BirthdaySun, Sep 7 – Shiga Prefecture
Save The Birthday is a charity festival held every year in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Because it’s a charity event, admission and parking are free, making it easy to attend. However, there are donation activities at the venue, so it would be great if you could donate in proportion to how much you enjoyed the event and use the energy you received from the music to help others.
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Kojinyama Park Sports Facilities, Outdoor Special Stage, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://savethebirthday.com/ |
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