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
Acoustic FestivalSun, Sep 14 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| place | Ako Castle Ruins Park, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://akofes2017.amebaownd.com/ |
SHIOGORI CAMPSun 9/14 Wakayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| place | Ogigahama Beach, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://shiogoricamp.jp/ |
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Suita FestaSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://suitafesta.com/ |
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.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Hall (Osaka Castle Music Hall), Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://mscl56.com/ |
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KAWASEMI MUSIC FESTIVALSat, Sep 20 – Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| place | Nippe Park Okahigashi-Chuo, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://funnyskash.net/kawasemi.html |
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Acoustic Lounge The CampSep 20 (Sat) – 21 (Sun), Kyoto Prefecture
A camping live event hosted by Rickie-G! It’s a festival where you can camp in the great outdoors, spend special, healing moments with your loved ones. Join Rickie and friends to sing, drink, and be sure to create an unforgettable day.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | Kyoto Prefecture, Nantan City, Kyoto Hapi-ro! Forest |
| Website | http://rickie-g.com/ |
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GAIASep 20 (Sat) – 22 (Mon), Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 20–Mon, Sep 22, 2025 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Ohana Resort Shiga |
| Website | https://gaia.dmt-ent.com/ |
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