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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Past events
Unlimited Calling OsakaSat, Jan 10 — Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Zepp Osaka Bayside |
| Website | https://freehoudaicalling.com/ |
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Rock’n’Roll CircusSat 1/10 – Sun 1/11, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, January 10–11, 2026 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / Starting Over / THE CASTLE / BLUE PORT |
| Website | https://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.
| Schedule | Fri, Dec 26–Mon, Dec 29, 2025 |
| place | Intex Osaka, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://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.
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo 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.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe VARIT. / Chicken George / ART HOUSE / KOBE |
| Website | http://nekofes.net/ |
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