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
Amatsuchi Music FestivalSun, Sep 21 - Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| place | Amatsuchi Church, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
NEYAGAWA DRIVE ROCK FES.Tue, 9/23 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Neyagawa Driving School, Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://neyagawa-ds.co.jp/rockfes/2024/ |
WAH YAH FESTIVALTue, 9/23 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Lawn area in front of Shell Theater, Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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Meat Reggae Festival – Kakogawa –Tue, Sep 23 – Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa City, Riverside Animal Forest Plaza |
| Website | https://nikureggae.com/ |
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KANSAI LOVERSSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
KANSAI LOVERS is an event that brings together artists with ties to the Kansai region. It will be held over two days again this year. From newcomers to star bands, you can catch live performances from Kansai’s most talked-about artists all at once.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://kansailovers.com |
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Izumi-no-Kuni Jazz StreetSat 9/27 – Sun 9/28, Osaka Prefecture
The Izumi no Kuni Jazz Street held in Izumi, Osaka. As the title “Jazz Street” suggests, various artists perform live at venues such as shops around town. Street performances are free to attend, so why not drop by and enjoy them?
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Osaka Prefecture, Izumi City, Ecole Izumi Amse Plaza (Head Office) / Izumi Disability Fureai Plaza Oasis / Izumi City Plaza / Osaka Toyopet Tribell Ibukino Store / Toyota Corolla Nankai Ibukino Store |
| Website | http://www.izumi-jazz.jp |
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Swing Jazz CruiseHyogo Prefecture, Sat 9/27 – Sun 9/28
| Schedule | Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Kobe Harborland |
| Website | http://sjckobe.com |
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