Kansai Winter Festivals Complete Guide [2026]: Introducing Popular Music Events

Last updated:2026/1/30

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

This year, unique winter festivals are popping up all across the Kansai region.

From live houses and concert halls in the heart of the city to open-air venues away from the urban hustle, powerhouse artists will deliver breathtaking performances.

From rock and jazz to a wide range of genres, moving stages woven by diverse music will fill the cold winter with warm memories.

Why not spend some irreplaceable moments at a music festival in Kansai this winter?

February

Bukurock! Festival OsakaSun, Feb 1 — Osaka Prefecture

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Schedule	Sunday, February 1, 2026
place	GORILLA HALL OSAKA, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://nafr.noor.jp/bukurock/2025/index.html

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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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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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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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Ho. FesFeb 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, February 21–22, 2026
place	KBS Hall, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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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.