List of free-admission festivals in Kansai [2025–2026]
This time, we’ll introduce free-admission festivals in the Kansai region.
There are many festivals organized by local communities that highlight the unique character of each area, making them fun for the whole family.
Festivals are also great places to discover new musicians.
- Osaka Festival Calendar [2025]: Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Jazz Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- Hyogo Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Roundup
- Kyoto Music Festivals [2025] Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Kansai Camping Festivals List [2025]
- Complete Guide to Kansai Spring Festivals [2025]! Introducing Popular Events
- List of Reggae Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Kansai [2025]
- Nara Festival Calendar [2025]: Roundup of Music Festivals and Outdoor Events
- Kansai Music Festivals [2025]: Featured Outdoor Festivals & Events to Watch
- Jazz Festivals in Western Japan [2025] List of JAZZ Streets
- Shiga Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
Past events
Concert in the Forest of MinohSat, Aug 23, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| place | Takianji-mae Plaza, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.minoh.net/detail.php?page=34343 |
Kobe Music FestivalFri, Aug 22 — Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture TOTTEI PARK |
| Website | https://kobe-ongakusai.vercel.app/ |
| SNS |
Tango Night MarketMon, Aug 11 – Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| place | Kotohira Shrine, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| SNS |
SIVELWARSSun, Aug 10 – Shiga Prefecture
It’s an event overflowing with love for Shigaraki, designed to help more people discover it. This is a completely free-admission festival. A wide variety of people with ties to Shiga—including artists, performers, and vendors—will be appearing. Since admission is free, why not take this opportunity to visit Shigaraki at least once?
| Schedule | Sun, Aug 10, 2025 |
| place | Shiga Prefecture, Koka City, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park |
| Website | http://sivelwars.com |
| SNS |
Kobe Love PortHyogo Prefecture, Sat 7/26–Sun 7/27
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, July 26–27, 2025 |
| place | Meriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://minatomatsuri.jp/ |
| SNS |
Band FestaSun, 7/13 Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
| place | Life Pia Ichijima Grand Hall, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.city.tamba.lg.jp/kanko_bunka/event/10806.html |
Kobe Touring FestivalSun, 7/13 Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
| place | Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Sannomiya Station / multiple venues in the surrounding area |
| Website | https://kobeshuyufes.com/ |
| SNS |