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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.

Past events

Bands Shock REVOLUTIONOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
placeHattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://2023-vm.banz.jp/

Monkey Explosion FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 11, 2025
placeHyogo 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.

ScheduleSaturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
placeOsaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://kansailovers.com
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Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, September 21, 2025
placeSumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttps://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, September 21, 2025
placeYodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleSaturday, September 20, 2025
placeOsaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttps://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.

ScheduleSunday, September 7, 2025
placeKojinyama Park Sports Facilities, Outdoor Special Stage, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Websitehttps://savethebirthday.com/
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