Kansai Music Festivals [2025–2026]: Special Feature on Must-See Outdoor Fests & Events

This is a music event launched in 2022, hosted by BOOZYS—who operate restaurants in Kobe—and the music交流 bar Otohatoba. Artists with ties to Kobe gather with the city as the venue. Since BOOZYS is one of the organizers, the food area lineup is also extensive. Popular eateries from the Kansai area set up shop, so lines form there too; we recommend listing the places you want to visit early. Enjoy a happy day off with delicious food and great music!

Rainbow Hill is an outdoor festival held at the Hattori Ryokuchi Open-Air Music Hall. You could say it’s an event that signals the end of summer. In the past, despite facing various troubles—like a direct hit from a typhoon and power outages—Rainbow Hill has overcome those hurdles each time. What kind of drama awaits this year?

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.

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?