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

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Live performances resonating from vast outdoor stages, the electric energy created by artists and fans as one, and making memories with friends.

This year, a variety of unique music festivals will once again be held across the Kansai region.

In these special spaces where diverse genres—rock, pop, jazz, and more—intertwine, why not experience irreplaceable moments of excitement?

In this article, we introduce standout outdoor festivals and event information.

Past events

ROCK’N’ROLL HEAVENKyoto Prefecture, Sat 5/31–Sun 6/1

sites.google.com

Schedule	Sat, May 31, 2025 – Sun, June 1, 2025
place	Kyoto Prefecture, Kyotango City, Kyotango Forest Park Swiss Village BEATCAMP
Website	https://sites.google.com/armtechpublishers.com/rockandrollheaven/home
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letus music campFri 5/30 – Sun 6/1, Hyogo Prefecture

Schedule	Fri, May 30–Sun, June 1, 2025
place	Hyogo Prefecture, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Kuriwaki Farm
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Harappa BrassMon, May 26 – Kyoto Prefecture

http://www.fmtpark.com

Schedule	Monday, May 26, 2025
place	Gorogoro Hill, Joyo, Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://www.fmtpark.com/5%E6%9C%8815%E6%97%A5%E3%80%8C%E3%81%AF%E3%82%89%E3%81%A3%E3%81%B1%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9%E3%80%8D%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%EF%BC%81/

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Special Music Festival in Rinku OsakaSun, May 25 – Osaka Prefecture

nigiwai-p.jp

Schedule	Sunday, May 25, 2025
place	Rinku Park, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://nigiwai-p.jp/

CoFuFun FES.Sunday, 5/25, Nara Prefecture

cofufunfes.info

An outdoor music festival held on the stage inside Cofun, the newly built plaza in front of Tenri Station. Since Yoshihiro Tsujimoto of Calmera is from Tenri City, the event is being organized mainly by Tenri City and Tsujimoto. The plaza has playground equipment, and there are restrooms and eateries nearby, so it’s highly recommended even for those attending with small children!

Schedule	Sunday, May 25, 2025
place	Nara Prefecture, Tenri City, Tenri Station Front Square Cofun
Website	http://cofufunfes.info/#goods

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Habikino SonicSun, May 25 – Osaka Prefecture

http://www.habisoni.com

Schedule	Sunday, May 25, 2025
place	391-2 Shakudo, Habikino-shi, Osaka-fu
Website	https://www.habisoni.com/

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Well-roasted Music FestivalSun, May 25 – Osaka Prefecture

An outdoor festival hosted by the label “Kongari Ongaku,” run by Ishii Motako of Oshiri Penpenz, DODDODO, and Moriyudai of Neco Nemuru. It’s a music festival that started in 2014, billed as an event that “caresses the heartstrings for all ages and genders.”

Schedule	Sunday, May 25, 2025
place	Osaka-jō Outdoor Music Hall, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
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