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

This is a music event produced by drummer and music producer Gota Yashiki and his wife, Tomomi Yashiki. As a new kind of festival that fuses Japanese traditional performing arts with rock, it offers experiences you can only have here. Even just the artist performances feature a star-studded lineup that fans will find irresistible, and the band members are legendary musicians active nationwide, all gathered together. With a variety of productions—including songs and dances by Kyoto’s geisha unique to the region—you can enjoy the finest in Japanese entertainment, all packed into this stage. Every part of it is unmissable.

Held every year on summer nights when the shopping street becomes a pedestrian zone, the Ishiyama Saturday Night Market features live music across various genres, dance performances, and food stalls. It’s an event the whole family can enjoy, including those with children. How about stopping by for a cool evening out?

A massive festival will be held in Maishima, conveniently accessible from central Osaka and located very close to USJ, just as the event title suggests. Centered on pop and rock yet not confined to any specific genre, it’s an event that families can enjoy as well.