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 festival information in Western Japan [2026]
- List of Rock Festivals Nationwide [2026]
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2026]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Free-admission festivals in Kansai [2026]
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
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- Shiga Music Festivals [2026] Outdoor Festivals and Events Guide
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Past events
MiMiNOKO ROCK FES JAPAN in OsakaSat, 2/21, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City Anima / BRONZE / BEYOND / AtlantiQs |
| Website | https://miminoko69.com/osaka2025/ |
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HERO’S SINGALONG FESTIVALSun, 2/15 Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Otsu City, Shiga U☆STONE |
| Website | https://arakezurishiga.com/contents/319821 |
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Bukurock! Festival OsakaSun, Feb 1 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| place | GORILLA HALL OSAKA, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://nafr.noor.jp/bukurock/2025/index.html |
THE BONDS -THANKS 10TH GIGA-Sun, Feb 1 — Osaka Prefecture
It’s held as a spin-off event of Jaiga, one of the popular summer festivals held in Osaka every year. The spin-off keeps the same Jaiga vibe, where bands from various genres like rock and pop come together, while letting you savor the artists’ performances even more intensely—that’s the beauty of the spin-off, isn’t it?
| Schedule | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Umeda BANBOO / Banana Hall / Umeda Zeela |
| Website | https://the-bonds-osaka.com/ |
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Dera Rock Festival Osaka EditionSun, Jan 11 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Club Joule / BRONZE / Shinkagura / Hokage, AtlantiQs |
| Website | https://derarockfes.radcreation.jp/ |
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