Autumn festival roundup in the Kansai area: a complete guide to the most popular events!
Music festivals that color Kansai’s autumn are once again being held one after another this year.
From atmospheric historic spots like Osaka Castle Outdoor Music Hall and Kyoto’s Umekoji Park to intimate, deep-cut live houses, we’ll introduce a wide range of autumn festivals unfolding across diverse venues.
It’s a chance to enjoy various cultures centered around encounters with music—from live performances by popular artists to local gourmet specialties.
Why not create heart‑pounding autumn memories through the uniquely flavored music festivals held throughout the Kansai region?
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Past events
Engawa Music FestivalOct 19 (Sun) – 20 (Mon), Nara Prefecture
| Schedule | Oct 19 (Sun)–20 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | Dorogawa Onsen, Tenkawa Village, Nara Prefecture |
ACHATTERSOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.humpbackofficial.com/news/5a47a796-8c8c-4153-a00b-0872b5e42014 |
BAYCREW’S OSAKAOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, GRAND GREEN OSAKA, Umekita Park, South Park |
| Website | https://baycrews.jp/event/bcfes/ |
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OTODAMA EXPO ~Senrioka Edition~Sat, Oct 25, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Momiji River Lawn Plaza, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://cocolo.jp/site/pickup_detail/2748 |
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KoneKore LockOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
This festival carries the meaning of connecting people through music. Since it’s an event created with the intention of energizing Osaka as it shares music from the city, it has drawn large crowds and, just as hoped, is generating great excitement.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Osaka Port Central Pier Waterfront Green Space |
| Website | https://connecolle.com |
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OSAKA HAZIKETEMAZARE FESTIVALOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
The outdoor rock festival HAZIKETEMAZARE, hosted by Osaka rock band HEY-SMITH, will be held again this year. It originally started as an event at live music venues, but later moved outdoors. It has finally become a staple of summer outdoor festivals. HAZIMAZA is an event full of playful spirit that only HEY-SMITH can deliver.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Izumiotsu Phoenix, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://haziketemazare.com |
Himeji Sound TopologyHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26
Himeji Sound Topology, which began with the desire to root music in the Banshu region, is a circuit-style festival that uses three venues around Himeji Honmachi. About half of the performers are local artists, making it a festival brimming with hometown pride.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji City: Book Café & Gallery Quiet Holiday / Kissaten Mint / Live House Himeji Beta / niji bar |
| Website | https://himeji-st.net/ |
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